# Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Opengov #RFQ 5486

SORTA request for 19 transit vehicle inventory parts

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ 5486
**NAICS:** 423860

SORTA is requesting 19 inventory parts for its transit bus fleet, including engine, suspension, steering, and other vehicle components.
- **Government buyer:** Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Inventory Department; contact listed as David Drummonds.
- **OEMs and named brands:** **Meritor** (oil seal kit, Meritor only); **TRW/Ross** (steering gear assembly); **Gilling** (surge tank cap, Gilling only); **Cummins** (fuel pump); **Moto Rad** (surge tank cap catalog reference); and **Breeze** (clamp).
- **Requested products:** 19 parts in quantities of 1–12 each, including suspension spring, fasteners, air-filter indicator, thermostat, oil seal kit, steering gear, pressure cap, decals, water pump kit, clamps, throttle assembly, fuel pump, breather cap, seat-adjustment knob, and safety glass. See line items for part numbers and quantities.
- **Notable specifications:** Parts include vehicle applicability ranges; the surge tank cap is rated at 16 PSI and specified for certain engines and vehicles. The upper safety glass is 44% gray. The Meritor oil seal kit must be issued by individual seal, and the specified oil seal kit and surge tank cap have OEM-only restrictions.
- **Commercial requirements:** Quotations must include freight and fees, state delivery lead time for the full quantity, identify alternate parts, and disclose any core fee. Unavailable items should be marked no bid.

### Description

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is requesting quotations for 19 inventory parts, including transit vehicle components such as air suspension parts, fasteners, filters, pumps, decals, and safety glass. Bidders must submit the electronic Bid Pricing Form through the e-Procurement Portal; bids submitted in another format or outside the portal may be considered non-responsive or disqualified. Prices must include freight and fees, and bidders must provide lead time in days and note any applicable core fees or non-OEM part numbers. Award will go to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive price.

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