# Metro St. Louis Supplier Portal #697147

OEM Drum Brake Fronts for Low-Floor Transit Vehicles – No Substitutes

**Posted:** October 04, 2023
**Respond By:** September 29, 2026
**Identifier:** 697147
**NAICS:** 423860

This opportunity from the Bi-State Development Agency (Metro St. Louis) seeks OEM Drum Brake Fronts for low-floor 35-foot and 40-foot vehicles.
- Government Buyer:
  - Bi-State Development Agency (Metro St. Louis)
  - Managed by buyer Charmel Smith
- OEM Requirement:
  - Only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) drum brake fronts are accepted
  - No substitutes permitted; must meet all Bi-State specifications
- Products Requested:
  - Drum Brake Fronts for all low-floor 35' and 40' vehicles
  - No specific OEM brands or part numbers provided
- Notable Requirements:
  - Strict OEM-only policy
  - Responses must be submitted blind
- No services or additional products listed
- Period of performance not specified

### Description

This solicitation is for OEM items that must meet all Bi-State specifications with no substitutes allowed. The specific item requested is a Drum Brake Front for all L/Flr 35' and 40' vehicles, as indicated by RFQ # 697147. The solicitation is active and responses are to be submitted blind. The procurement is managed by buyer Charmel Smith.

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