Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5381

SORTA Solicits Bids for Transit Vehicle Inventory Parts and Smart Cards (RFQ 5381)

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking bids for a wide range of transit vehicle inventory parts under RFQ 5381. - Government Buyer: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department - Primary contact: David Drummonds - Products/Services Requested: - Over 40 distinct inventory parts for transit vehicles, including: - Valves (pressure relief, button control, air fuel throttle) - Gear assemblies (steering, draglink) - Sensors (pressure temperature, temperature, position, hydraulic fluid level, engine coolant level) - Modules (front bumper for Gillig buses) - Screws, spacers, bushings, plugs, seals, bearings, gaskets - Pumps (lubricating oil, water) - Pistons, hoses, tubes, clamps, kits - Roadside emergency kits (30 units) - Universal smart cards (15,000 units, Mifare Classic 4K) - Black Epson 3M Ultrachrome ink - Each item specified with part number and required quantity - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are mandated; both OEM and non-OEM/alternate parts are acceptable if properly identified - Notable OEMs likely relevant based on part numbers and context: Cummins (ISL engine parts), Gillig (bus modules), Epson (ink), 3M (Ultrachrome ink), NXP (Mifare smart cards) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit electronic bids via the e-Procurement Portal - Pricing must be all-inclusive (including freight) - Lead times must be specified in days - Any core fees must be included in bid notes - Bidders must indicate if quoting non-OEM or alternate part numbers - 'No bid' must be selected for items not supplied - Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with compliance and responsibility as evaluation criteria

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for inventory parts by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA). Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the e-Procurement Portal by June 5, 2026, 15:00 UTC. The bids must include freight in the price, note lead times in days, and include any core fees as necessary. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price, with evaluation criteria including bidder responsibility and compliance with contract terms.

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