Opportunity
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5432
SORTA Inventory Parts Procurement (RFQ 5432)
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
RFQ 5432
NAICS
423860, 423120
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Inventory department is seeking bids for a comprehensive set of transit vehicle inventory parts under RFQ 5432. - Government Buyer: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory department, Cincinnati, Ohio - Products Requested: - 59 distinct line items including sensors, coolers, regulators, glass, clamps, tubes, absorbers, controllers, bolts, bearings, mirrors, and other vehicle components - Each item specified with part numbers and required quantities - Examples include: - Pressure temperature sensors (part numbers: 5698456, 334212; qty: 4) - ISL EGR coolers (4352253 SS 5566887, 334579; qty: 3) - Voltage regulators (82-74385-000, 335218; qty: 3) - Rear lower door glass (20-61107-002, 335224; qty: 1) - Main bus controllers, shock absorbers, engine position sensors, expansion plugs, injector harnesses, and more - Unique Requirements: - Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Procurement portal - Pricing must include freight; lead times for delivery must be specified in days for each item - Vendors may quote OEM or equivalent parts; if quoting non-OEM, must specify the part number being quoted - Any core fees should be noted in the pricing table - Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on price, past performance, resources, and regulatory compliance - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named; vendors may quote OEM or equivalent parts as specified - Notable Details: - Large quantities for certain items (e.g., 60 shrouds, 20 mirrors, 16 connecting rod bearings) - Wide range of part numbers, some referencing Gillig, ISL, and other transit vehicle standards - Single purchase with no recurring or annual subscription indicated
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 and include freight in their pricing. The RFQ specifies detailed instructions for bid preparation, submission, and evaluation, emphasizing lead times, core fees, and compliance with contract terms. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price. The response deadline is August 27, 2026, at 11:00 am.