# Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5454

SORTA requests quotations for 27 transit-fleet inventory parts

**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Respond By:** October 01, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ 5454
**NAICS:** 423860, 423120

SORTA’s Inventory Department is seeking 27 types of parts for its transit fleet, including bus components and driver-window accessories.
- **Government buyer:** Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department; buyer contact: David Drummonds.
- **OEMs and named brands:** **Delco**, **Gillig**, **Stemco**, **Meritor**, **Haldex**, and **Cummins**. Delco is specified for the 42MT starter parts; the hub cap assembly is restricted to Stemco or Meritor. Gillig, Haldex, and Cummins are referenced for other listed parts.
- **Requested items:** 27 product line items, covering connectors, hose, shock absorbers, solenoid and starter parts, retainers, slack adjusters, hub caps, seals, torque rods, a fuel door, fasteners, clamps, a sensor, an axle stop, and driver-window screens and sunshade. See the line-item list for quantities and part numbers.
- **Notable requirements:** Freight is to be included in pricing. Bidders must state the lead time in days to deliver the full quantity and identify any core fee. Alternate or non-OEM parts may be quoted, but the quoted part number must be identified. Certain items have brand restrictions, as noted in their descriptions.
- **Services:** No services are requested; this opportunity is for inventory parts.

### Description

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is requesting quotations for 27 inventory parts listed in the bid schedule. Bidders must submit the electronically completed Bid Pricing Form through the e-Procurement Portal, and quoted prices must include freight and all other fees. Vendors must provide lead time in days for the full delivered quantity and note any core fees; quotes must be valid for 30 days. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price.

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