City of Norwalk PlanetBids #RFQ 26-4520-002A

Norwalk Transit System Solicits Heavy-Duty Brake & Suspension Parts (Meritor, Bendix, Others)

The City of Norwalk Transit System is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of heavy-duty brake and suspension parts for its transit fleet, which includes Gillig buses and Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet trucks. - Government Buyer: - City of Norwalk, Norwalk Transit System - Office of Special Projects Coordinator - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) prominently specified: - Meritor (sole brand for several brake and hub components) - Bendix (sole brand for specific valves and air silencers) - National, Timken, SKF, Chicago Rawhide (accepted for certain seals and bearings) - Products/Services Requested: - Brake rotors (Meritor 23123647002, qty: 12) - Brake pad kits (Meritor Kit2252H2CG, qty: 28) - Wheel hubs (Meritor 0416009003) - Wheel seals and seal kits (various part numbers from Meritor, National, Timken, SKF, Chicago Rawhide; total qty: 37 across all types) - Bearing cups and cones (Timken, SKF, National; part numbers 653, 663, 6535, 6580) - Brake drums (Meritor 85123784002, qty: 6) - Brake caliper kits (Meritor Kit8846HD, qty: 6) - R-12 DC Valve (Bendix 800471, qty: 1) - D-2 Governor Valve (Bendix 277486N, qty: 2) - Air Silencer (Bendix S4324070700, qty: 2) - Notable Requirements: - Certain items are designated as 'Sole Brand' (Meritor and Bendix only) - Alternatives are accepted for some seals and bearings, but not for sole brand items - No minimum purchase is guaranteed; quantities are approximate - Price adjustments for supply chain changes allowed with documentation and City approval - Delivery required to the City of Norwalk's Transportation/Public Services Facility - Contract Details: - One-year contract term; pricing must remain valid for the duration - Electronic bid submission via PlanetBids portal; vendor registration required

Description

The City of Norwalk, a municipal government, is soliciting bids from qualified and experienced firms to supply heavy-duty brake and suspension parts and components. These parts are intended for the City's fleet of Gillig transit buses and Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet heavy-duty trucks used by the Norwalk Transit System (NTS). The procurement term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's PlanetBids online portal by June 8, 2026, and no other submission methods will be accepted.

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