# Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5461

SORTA request for quotes for 36 transit-vehicle inventory parts

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ 5461
**NAICS:** 423860, 423140, 425120

SORTA is seeking quotes for 36 inventory parts used to maintain its transit vehicles.
- **Government buyer:** Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department; the attachment identifies David Drummonds as the buyer contact.
- **OEMs and brands named in the parts schedule:** **Gillig, Meritor, WABCO, Cummins, Firestone, Delco, and Niehoff**. Some parts are explicitly restricted to a named brand, including the Meritor wheel oil seal and Delco C.E. housing.
- **Requested items:** 36 line items covering wiring and regulator components, vehicle panels and seals, pumps and fuel components, switches and sensors, fasteners and clamps, and wheel, axle, and suspension parts. Part numbers and quantities are listed below.
- **Notable requirements:** Include freight and all costs in pricing; state the delivery lead time in days for the full quantity; disclose any core fee; and identify non-OEM or alternate part numbers in the notes using the specified RM####### format. Mark items not carried as “No Bid.” Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- **Award basis:** SORTA expects to award to the responsible bidder offering the lowest responsive price.

### Description

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is requesting quotations to purchase inventory parts listed in the bid schedule. The schedule includes 36 line items with specified part numbers and quantities. Bids must be submitted electronically through SORTA's e-Procurement Portal using the portal's Bid Pricing Form, with freight and other fees included and lead time and any core fees noted. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price.

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