# Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5460

SORTA Request for Quotations: 62 Transit-Fleet Inventory Parts

**Posted:** October 07, 2026
**Respond By:** October 08, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ 5460
**NAICS:** 423860

SORTA is seeking quotations for a broad set of replacement parts for its transit-bus fleet.
- **Buyer:** Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department, Cincinnati, Ohio.
- **Scope:** 62 inventory line items covering Cummins ISL/ISL9-CM2350 engine parts, fuel and cooling components, sensors, electrical parts, body hardware, lighting, and braking components.
- **OEMs and named manufacturers:** **Cummins**, **Gillig**, **KONI**, **American Seating**, and **Niehoff**. The rear shock absorber is specified as **KONI only**; other parts include Gillig LF, Cummins, American Seating, and Niehoff C803D references.
- **Quantity and identifiers:** The requested parts range from single units to 25 inserts; notable quantities include 24 ISL valve tappets (3965966), 20 outer-seal gaskets (82-03713-000 or 2208-W-335 / 5960480), 12 CM2350 piston kits (4309527), and 25 #8 wellnut inserts (56-13593-004). See the line-item list for all requested parts, quantities, and part numbers.
- **Fit and application details:** Several items are tied to specific bus ranges or configurations, including 1200- through 1600-series buses, SCR systems, and ISL9-CM2350 engines; the exhaust water-inlet tube is for the EGR cooler conversion kit.
- **Quotation details:** SORTA requests delivered-quantity lead time and pricing that includes freight and other fees. Quotes for non-OEM or alternate part numbers must identify them in the pricing notes, and any core fee should be noted.

### Description

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is requesting quotations for 62 inventory parts, including vehicle and engine components. Bidders must submit electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal using the portal's Bid Pricing Form; pricing must include freight and all other fees. Bidders must provide lead time in days and identify any quoted non-OEM or different part numbers in the pricing notes. The award will go to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price, and quotes must be valid for 30 days.

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