Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5358

SORTA Inventory Parts Procurement (RFQ 5358)

This opportunity from the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) seeks quotations for a broad range of transit vehicle inventory parts. - Government Buyer: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department - Managed by David Drummonds - Products Requested: - 47 distinct line items including gaskets, lamps, pipe plugs, breather caps, chassis posts, rivets, headlight assemblies, wipers, fuel filters, oil coolers, O-ring seals, torque rods, air dryer kits, panels, bushings, seals, trim, fender flares, latches, rails, gussets, pump belts, filter elements, valves, tubes, plates, adapters, brackets, sensors, elbows, clamps, turbochargers, wiring harnesses, hoses, and nuts - Each item specified with part numbers and required quantities (e.g., 54-59931-000 Gasket, Hydraulic Pump; 5324121 Turbocharger) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; many items require OEM or equivalent parts - Notable references to Gillig and Rockwell in part descriptions - Unique Requirements: - Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Procurement portal - Pricing must include freight; lead times in days must be specified - Any core fees must be noted in bid - Alternate/non-OEM parts must be clearly identified with part numbers and format - Award based on lowest responsive price, compliance, past performance, and delivery capability - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, 525 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - 1401 Bank St, Cincinnati, OH 45214 - Period of Performance: - Single purchase; delivery per specified lead times for each part - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and typical transit parts pricing, estimated range is $20,000 to $80,000 - Primary Competitors: - Companies specializing in transit vehicle parts and OEM-equivalent components (e.g., Gillig, Cummins, Rockwell, New Flyer, MCI, NAPA, FleetPride) - Competing Products: - OEM and aftermarket equivalents for bus and transit vehicle parts (e.g., Cummins ISL9 parts, Gillig bus components, Rockwell wipers, standard transit lamps and filters) - Technical Accessibility: - All items are standard inventory parts for transit vehicles, with clear part numbers and quantities for easy quoting and fulfillment.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for inventory parts by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. The procurement requires electronic submission of bids via the e-Procurement portal by May 1, 2026. Bidders must include freight in their pricing and note lead times and any core fees in the bid notes. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price, with detailed evaluation criteria provided.

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