# Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5452

SORTA Inventory Parts Procurement – Multiple OEM Transit Vehicle Components

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** September 29, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ 5452
**NAICS:** 423860

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Inventory Department is seeking bids for a range of transit vehicle inventory parts to support fleet maintenance and operations.
- Government Buyer:
  - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department
- OEMs Highlighted:
  - Firestone (rear air springs)
  - Meritor (oil seal kits)
  - Rockwell (wipers)
  - Gillig (bus modules, water filter valves)
  - Modine (radiators)
- Products Requested:
  - Exhaust recirculation valve kits (various part numbers)
  - GEN-4 LED drivers, 24V (3 units)
  - Cotter pins (50 units)
  - Rear bumper modules (Gillig, 1 unit)
  - Firestone rear air springs (5 units)
  - Meritor oil seal kits (12 units)
  - Constant torque clamps (36 units)
  - Toggle switch boots, high-amp fuses, cushioned clamps
  - Rockwell wipers (10 units)
  - Gillig small water filter valves (1 unit)
  - Modine radiator assemblies (1 unit)
  - Coolant surge tanks, EGR cooler upfit kits, start button switches
  - Fuel hoses, sealing washers, NOx sensors (6 units)
  - Door controllers, injector fuel supply tubes, sunshades
  - Brake pressure switches, auto air tank drain valves
- Notable Requirements:
  - Bidders must include freight in pricing and specify delivery lead times in days
  - Alternate or non-OEM part numbers must be clearly indicated
  - Core fees must be noted if applicable
  - Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with compliance and responsibility factors considered

### Description

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for inventory parts issued by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the e-Procurement Portal and include freight in their pricing. Lead times must be noted in the bid table, and if a part is 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 consideration given to various factors including bidder responsibility and compliance.

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