Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #123-2026

SORTA seeks vendor for vinyl graphic materials for bus fleet maintenance and branding.

SORTA (Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority) is seeking bids for vinyl graphic materials to maintain and brand its bus fleet. - Government Buyer: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Cincinnati Metro - Serves approximately 300 transit buses, 60 paratransit vehicles, and 30 micro-transit vehicles - OEMs and Vendors: - 3M (Controltac Graphic Film, Scotchcal Overlaminate) - Epson (Ultrachrome GS3 Ink) - Products Requested: - 3M Controltac Graphic Film with Comply Adhesive V3 (54"x50yds), part number 340910, quantity 25 - 3M 8518 Gloss Scotchcal Overlaminate (54"x50yds), part number 340911, quantity 25 - Epson 3M Ultrachrome GS3 Ink (700ml), part number 341047, quantity 5 - Yellow, Magenta, Black Epson 3M Ultrachrome Ink, part numbers 342108, 342109, 342110, quantity 5 each - Prismatic white reflective vinyl, part number 343277, quantity 4 - Gloss white vinyl (permanent, 6.0 mil), part number 340832, quantity 4 - Pre-mask tape rolls (various sizes), part numbers 342683, 342397, NSR, quantity 4 each - Printer maintenance kit, part number 343910, quantity 4 - Unique Requirements: - Products must match existing fleet graphics for color consistency and durability - Used for agency branding, fleet numbering, safety markings, ADA/regulatory decals, route identification, and public messaging - DBE goal and small/disadvantaged business participation encouraged - Detailed cost breakdown and compliance documentation required - Contract Details: - 2-year term - Shipments Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST - Not federally funded

Description

SORTA is seeking a vendor to supply vinyl graphic materials to repair, replace, and maintain exterior bus graphics that become damaged through normal operations, weather exposure, collisions, vandalism, and routine maintenance activities. The vinyl graphics are used for agency branding, fleet numbering, safety markings, ADA and regulatory compliance decals, route identification, and public information messaging. Maintaining these graphics ensures vehicles remain identifiable to the public, comply with applicable regulations, present a professional appearance, and support consistent agency branding. Replacement vinyl must be compatible with existing fleet graphics to ensure color consistency, durability, and long-term performance under transit operating conditions.

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