# Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #143-2026

SORTA seeks OEM light- and medium-duty vehicle spare parts

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 143-2026
**NAICS:** 423120

SORTA is seeking bids for on-demand delivery of OEM light- and medium-duty vehicle spare parts for its Maintenance Department.
- **Government buyer:** Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), commonly known as Cincinnati Metro; Maintenance Department and Procurement office; Cincinnati, Ohio.
- **OEMs and named brands:** **Ram, Mopar, KONI, and TESCO.** Part numbers control when they conflict with internal descriptions; the rear shock is identified by TESCO 152-100-222A and KONI 82-2509.
- **Requested parts and estimated quantities over two years:**
  - Ram front brake pads, part 68289462AA: 92 (40 in Year One; 52 in Year Two).
  - Ram rear brake pads, part 68603420AA: 253 (110; 143).
  - Ram air-ride front strut, left, part 152-100-042A: 18 (8; 10); right, part 152-100-043A: 18 (8; 10).
  - Rear shock absorber, TESCO 152-100-222A / KONI 82-2509: 92 (40; 52).
  - Ram coil pack, part 68223569AD: 372 (162; 210).
  - Ram rear hub and bearing, Mopar part 68133167AA: 44 (20; 24).
  - Ram engine long block, Mopar part 68565534AC: 6 (3; 3).
- **Notable requirements:** Parts must be new, meet OEM specifications, and have catalog-verifiable part numbers. Unapproved substitutes are not allowed, and freight must be included in pricing. Quantities are estimates, not purchase guarantees; awarded unit prices are fixed for the contract term.
- The opportunity describes a two-year, as-needed supply contract. Bid materials require third-party small/disadvantaged-business certification evidence; the DBE packet also references Ohio UCP certification and participation documentation. No formal DBE goal is specified in the attachment summaries.

### Description

SORTA is seeking bids for the as-needed supply and delivery of specified light- and medium-duty spare parts to support routine maintenance and equipment reliability. This is an IDIQ contract with estimated quantities over 24 months; the quantities are historical-use estimates and are not binding. Parts must be new, meet OEM specifications, and may not be replaced with non-approved substitutes. Only appropriately certified small and/or disadvantaged businesses may participate, and certification evidence must accompany the bid.

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