Opportunity
City of Norwalk PlanetBids #26-4500-001
Supply and Delivery of Meritor Differential Carrier Assemblies for Norwalk Transit System
Posted
March 23, 2026
Respond By
April 23, 2026
Identifier
26-4500-001
NAICS
423860
This procurement seeks the supply and delivery of new Meritor Differential Carrier Assemblies for the Norwalk Transit System (NTS) fleet of Gillig buses. - Government Buyer: - City of Norwalk, Norwalk Transit System (NTS) - Special Projects Coordinator: Janet Welde - OEMs and Vendors: - Meritor (primary OEM specified) - Alternative brands may be offered if clearly identified as equivalent - Products/Services Requested: - Meritor Differential Carrier Assembly, part number B23200N2120538, 5.38 ratio, for Gillig buses - Delivery to City of Norwalk Transportation/Public Services Facility, 12735 Civic Center Dr, Norwalk, CA - Delivery charges to be invoiced with parts - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Assemblies must be OEM or approved equal; bidders must specify brand and part number if not Meritor - Bidders must be authorized distributors with at least 5 years of experience - Federally funded procurement; compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations required (Buy America, DBE, ADA, etc.) - Same-day delivery for in-stock parts (if ordered before cut-off); out-of-stock parts delivered within 14 days - No minimum purchase quantity guaranteed; contract term is one year with price adjustment provisions for inflation or tariffs - Strict adherence to electronic bid submission via PlanetBids portal
Description
The City of Norwalk is soliciting bids from qualified firms to supply and deliver new Meritor Differential Carrier Assemblies for the Norwalk Transit System. This federally funded project requires electronic bid submission through the City's PlanetBids portal by April 23, 2026. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and bidders must comply with federal certifications and equal opportunity laws. The scope includes providing the assemblies as specified, with pricing valid for the contract term and provisions for price adjustments due to inflation or tariffs.