Opportunity
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5428
Comprehensive Inventory Parts Procurement for Transit Vehicles (SORTA)
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
RFQ 5428
NAICS
423860
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking bids for a comprehensive inventory replenishment of transit vehicle parts to support its operations in Cincinnati, Ohio. - Government Buyer: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Cummins (engine and fuel system parts) - Gillig (bus body and glass components) - Meritor (brake and axle parts) - Haldex (slack adjusters) - Products/Services Requested: - Over 60 distinct line items including: - Engine parts: injectors, fuel rails, turbochargers, sensors, gaskets, pistons, cylinder heads, water pumps, oil pumps, and related kits - Bus body and electrical parts: door glass, windshield, lamp assemblies, circuit breakers, controllers, seat belt kits, fire box batteries - Transmission and cooling system parts: oil drain plugs, dipsticks, coolant tubes, EGR coolers, clamps, hoses - Brake and suspension parts: S-cams, slack adjusters, bushings, tie rods - Miscellaneous hardware: bolts, screws, spacers, rivets, adapters, unions - Each item specified with part numbers and required quantities (ranging from 1 to 100 units) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must include freight costs and specify lead times in days for each item - Any core fees must be clearly noted - Substitutions for OEM parts must be identified with the quoted part number - Only electronic bids via the e-Procurement Portal are accepted - Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on experience, compliance, and past performance
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority for inventory parts. The procurement requires suppliers to submit bids electronically through the e-Procurement Portal, including freight in the price and noting lead times in days. The bid package consists of a completed Bid Pricing Form with pricing for various inventory parts listed in detail. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price, with evaluation based on responsibility criteria including experience, compliance, and past performance.