METRO_RTA_BULK_FLUID_SPECIFICATIONS.pdf
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- 2026-14
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- Summit County, Akron City, Ohio
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This is a bulk fluid specifications document for the Metropolitan Regional Transit Authority (METRO RTA) in Ohio, detailing requirements for a bulk oil and fluids contract spanning January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. METRO RTA is soliciting a vendor to supply eight fluid types with specified quantities, including approximately 400 gallons of SAE 15W40 Low Ash API CK-4 in 55-gallon drums, 7,000 gallons of SAE 15W40 Low Ash CES 200074 in bulk, 600 gallons of SAE 5W30 Synthetic in 55-gallon drums, 500 gallons of 75W90 Synthetic Gear Oil in 55-gallon drums, 200 gallons of Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid in 55-gallon drums, 800 gallons of Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid TES 668 in 56-gallon drums, 800 gallons of Windshield Washer Fluid concentrate in bulk, and 220 gallons of Premium Lithium Complex Grease in 55-gallon or 16-gallon drums. Vendors must submit requests for approved equal products, clarifications, or specification changes in writing at least 10 days prior to the bid opening date. All contract awards are based on specific products and cut sheets provided at bid opening, with any subsequent product changes requiring approval from John Sutherland, Assistant Director of Maintenance at (330) 564-2277.
Cost per gallon shall include all associated fees, delivery costs, and fuel surcharges. The vendor is responsible for supplying and maintaining two delivery pumps for applicable fluid types, with METRO RTA requesting a spare pump for emergency use. The vendor must establish automatic weekly fill-ups or as-needed delivery and monitor fluid levels accordingly. All product submissions must include current cut sheets and product certification letters. The vendor is required to remove and dispose of all empty 55-gallon drums and complete a mandatory site visit after contract award to determine all container fill locations. Bulk fluid delivery shall be auto-filled on a weekly or as-needed basis with the vendor maintaining responsibility for pump maintenance and replacement.
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Fluid Type Yearly Quantitiy Delivery Pumps
Required Notes
1 - SAE 15W40 -
Low Ash API CK-4
(+/-) 400 Gal 55 Gal. Drum 2 See Product Cut Sheet Below
2 - SAE 15W40 -
Low Ash CES 200074
(+/-) 7000 Gal Bulk 2 Refer to Cummins Bulletin #3810340
3 - SAE 5W30 - Synthetic (+/-) 600 Gal 55 Gal. Drums 2 Motorcraft - WSS - M2C946-B1
4 - 75W90 Synthetic Gear Oil (+/-) 500 Gal 55 Gal. Drums 0 See Product Cut Sheet Below
5 - Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
(+/-) 200 Gal 55 Gal. Drum 2 Meets Ford (Mercon LV) & GM (Dexron VI)
6 - Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid TES 668
(+/-) 800 Gal 56 Gal. Drum 2 Meets TES 668 - See TES approved Vendor List
7 - Windshield Washer Fluid (+/-) 800 Gal Bulk Concentrate 0 Pre-mixed, Rated to -50 Below Zero
8 - Premium Lithium Complex Grease
(+/-) 220 Gal 55 Gal. Drum/16 Gal. Drum 0 Must meet NLGI 2 Lithium Complex Specs
Motor Oil Properties CNG Motor Oil Properties Synthetic Gear Oil Properties SAE Viscosity Grade - 15W40 SAE Viscosity Grade - 15W40 SAE Viscosity Grade - 75W90 API Service Class - CK-4 API Service Class - GEO Viscosity, ASTM D445 Viscosity, SUS @100 Degree F - 123 Viscosity, SUS @100 Degree F - 116 cSt @ 40 Degree C - 120 Viscosity, SUS @210 Degree F - 15.6 Viscosity, SUS @210 Degree F - 15.1 cSt @ 100 Degree C - 15.9 Viscosity Index - 134 Viscosity Index - 133 Viscosity Index, ASTM D2270 - 140 Flash Point, COC, (Min) - 450 Flash Point, COC, (Min) - 437 Pour Point Celsius ASTM D97 -48 Pour Point (Max) -27 Pour Point (Max) -27 Flash Point Celsius ASTM D92 - 205 Sulfated Ash, Mass % 1 Sulfated Mass % .057 Density @ 15 Degree C kg/I ASTM D4052 0.859
TBN: D2896 TBN: D2896
Zinc, PPM 600-850 Zinc, PPM 600-850 Calcium, PPM 1200 Calicum, PPM 1200
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METRO RTA BULK FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
VENDOR LIST ATTACHED. APPROVED EQUALLS WILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED 10 DAYS PRIOR TO CLOSING OF THE BID.
* Requests for approved equals, clarifications of, and changes or exceptions to Bid Documents must be received by the Manager of Procurement, METRO RTA in writing not less than (10) days before date of scheduled bid opening. Any request for an approved equal, exception, or change to the specifications must be fully supported with current IFB#2025-11
* METRO reserves the right to order the Lithium Grease in either 55-Gallon drums or 16-Gallon drums. Technical data, test results, or other pertinent information as evidence that the substitute offered is equal to the specified requirements.
* Contract is awarded based on specific products and cut sheets that were provided at bid opening. Any change in original product that was bid must be approved prior to any changes being made. New products must be approved by John Sutherland, Assistant Director of Maintenance at (330) 564-2277. He will also require cut sheets for the proposed product change.
* Vendor is required to remove all empty 55-Gallon drums as needed and is required to dispose of them in whatever manner vendor chooses.
* Vendor is responsible to maintain pumps and replace as needed. METRO also requests a spare pump for emergency issues.
* Cost per gallon shall include all fees, including but not limited to cost of delivery and "fuel surcharges"
* The delivery of fluids in bulk shall be setup to be auto-filled by the Vendor on a weekly or as needed basis. Vendor will need to monitor and establish auto fill requirements.
* As part of the bid submission the vendor is required to submit current documentation on their products. Current product cut sheets are required. Vendor is also required to provide product certification letters for all products and must be included in the bid submission.
* A site visit is required after contract award to determine locations of all containers that need to be filled.
** List may not be an all-inclusive click the provided link and sbmit for any approved equal 10 days prior to the deadline date. https://allisontransmission.com/parts-service/approved-fluids/on-highway-fluids
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