# Metro St. Louis Supplier Portal #702159

OEM catalytic-converter gasket and engine crossmember bolt

**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** 702159
**NAICS:** 423120, 423860

Bi-State Development is seeking two OEM vehicle-repair parts for its Metro St. Louis operations.
- **Government buyer:** Bi-State Development (Metro St. Louis); buyer contact: Charmel Smith.
- **Products requested:**
  - Catalytic-converter gasket, part number LK4Z-9450-A; quantity not stated.
  - Engine crossmember bolt, part number W709637-S439; quantity not stated.
- **OEM and specifications:** The notice requires OEM items that meet Bi-State specifications and does not permit substitutes. It does not name the manufacturer; although the part numbers may be consistent with Ford parts, Ford is not identified as the OEM in the notice.
- **Vendor:** No vendor is named.

### Description

The solicitation requests a gasket, catalytic converter, part LK4Z-9450-A, and an engine crossmember bolt, part W709637-S439. Items must be OEM and meet all Bi-State specifications; substitutes are not permitted. The source identifies the opportunity as RFQ #702159. Responses are blind, and the solicitation closes on November 3, 2026.

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