Opportunity
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5443
SORTA RFQ 5443: Transit Vehicle Inventory Parts Procurement
Posted
September 14, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
RFQ 5443
NAICS
423860
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking bids for a one-time purchase of various inventory parts for transit vehicles under RFQ 5443. - Government Buyer: - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Gillig (bus parts and assemblies) - Niehoff (voltage regulators) - Cummins (engine bolts) - Forster (gauges) - Products/Services Requested: - Over 30 distinct parts including gas spring assemblies, toggle switches, idler pulleys, clamps, wiring harnesses, activation switch kits, bolts, fuel caps, wheel hubs, push button switches, fuses, start button covers, bumper modules, door prop assemblies, brackets, springs, voltage regulators, hinges, panels, valves, latches, gauges, tanks, sensors, and LED drivers - Each item specified with part number and quantity (ranging from 1 to 10 units per item) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit quotes electronically via the e-Procurement Portal - Pricing must include freight and any applicable core fees - Lead time for each item must be specified in days - Bidders must clearly indicate if a quoted part is not OEM or not the specific part number requested - Use of the provided pricing table format is mandatory; other formats will be considered non-responsive - Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with responsibility determined by compliance, past performance, and resource availability - OEMs are highlighted in the bid table and must be referenced in submissions.
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for inventory parts by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the e-Procurement Portal and include freight in their pricing. The RFQ specifies that lead times must be noted in the bid, and if parts are not OEM or the specific part number requested, bidders must indicate this in the notes. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price, with various criteria considered for responsibility.