Opportunity
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5395
SORTA Solicitation for Transit Inventory Parts (Meritor, STEMCO, Gillig, Lift-U, Niehoff)
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
RFQ 5395
NAICS
423860, 423120
This procurement opportunity is issued by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) for a diverse set of inventory parts to support transit operations. - Government Buyer: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department - OEMs Highlighted: - Meritor (axle dowels, hub caps) - STEMCO (hub caps) - Gillig (torque rods, panels) - Lift-U (solenoid assemblies) - Niehoff (C803D series: fan, DE housing, field coil, bearing kit) - Products/Services Requested: - Over 30 distinct inventory parts, including: - Clamps, dowels, hex nylock nuts, lamp assemblies, Hobbs switches (various PSI ratings), gaskets, torque rods, hub caps, seals, fender flares, service kits, panels, exhaust system components, fans, field coils, bearing kits, sensors, solenoids, controllers, and more - Notable part numbers: 301262 (Meritor axle dowel), 332858 (STEMCO & Meritor hub cap), 338407 (Gillig torque rod), 336153/336154/336160/336176 (Niehoff C803D series) - Quantities range from 1 to 100 per item - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only STEMCO & Meritor hub caps and Meritor axle dowels accepted - Bidders must specify if quoting non-OEM or alternate part numbers - Freight must be included in pricing; lead times and any core fees must be specified - Evaluation based on lowest responsive/responsible bid, with compliance, experience, and technical capability considered
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of various inventory parts as listed in the bid schedule, including clamps, dowels, nuts, lamps, switches, gaskets, and other components. The procurement requires electronic submission of bids via the e-Procurement portal by the specified due date. Quotes must include freight costs and note lead times and any core fees. The evaluation will consider the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder based on character, reputation, compliance, experience, and other factors.