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RFQ 5431
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Hamilton County, Ohio

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This Request for Quotation (RFQ 5431) is issued by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), a state and local transit agency based in Cincinnati, Ohio. SORTA is soliciting competitive bids for 33 line items of inventory parts required for transit bus maintenance and operations. The parts include switches, sensors, seals, clamps, hoses, gaskets, and various mechanical and electronic components for buses, with quantities ranging from 1 to 50 units per line item. The RFQ was released on August 25, 2026, with responses due electronically by August 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. through the e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro. All bids must be submitted using the electronic pricing table provided in the portal, and bids submitted in alternative formats will be deemed non-responsive. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, with consideration given to bidder responsibility factors including character, integrity, compliance with federal and state regulations, technical capability, financial resources, and past performance.

All quoted prices must be all-inclusive and include freight charges. Vendors are required to note lead times in days in the Notes column of the bid table to reflect the time needed to fulfill the entire delivered quantity for the RFQ. If a quoted part differs from the OEM part number requested, vendors must note the alternative part number in the format (RM#######). Any applicable core fees must be entered in the Notes field. Quotes are valid for 30 days from submission. Vendors unable to supply a particular part should select "no bid" for that line item. The solicitation is driven by SORTA's inventory replenishment needs for transit bus components and follows Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements regarding disadvantaged business enterprise compliance and public policy adherence. Contact for questions is David Drummonds, Supply Chain Coordinator, at ddrummonds@go-metro.com or (513) 632-7548.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQ 5431

RFQ 5431 INVENTORY PARTS

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority

525 Vine Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

RELEASE DATE: August 25, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: August 26, 2026, 11:00 am

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/go-metro https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQ 5431 Inventory parts

I. Inventory RFQ

II. Instructions to Bidders

III. Bid Pricing Form

IV. Vendor Questionnaire

Request For Quotation #RFQ 5431

Title: RFQ 5431 Inventory parts

1. Inventory RFQ

1.1. Summary

RFQ Bid Form Instructions

BIDS NOT SUBMITTED THROUGH E-PROCUREMENT PORTAL WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-

RESPONSIVE

PLEASE CONTACT THE BUYER DIRECTLY WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS

WITH A BID

• All suppliers shall utilize the pricing table within the E-procurement portal. Bids received in other formats may be considered non-responsive.

• Items of Importance:

1. All quotes must have the freight included in the price.

2. Lead time: L/T must be noted in the NOTES column in the bid table. This is the lead-time required to fulfill the entire delivered qty on the RFQ. Lead-time should be in days only and reflect the number of days required to fulfill the entire delivered qty on the RFQ.

3. "Stock" quotes are subjective and will still require a L/T in days for us to fairly evaluate bids.

4. If the part is not OEM or the specific part # requested, please put the following format in the lead time notes with the specific part # you are quoting. (RM#######)

5. Enter any Core fee in the NOTES field located in the pricing table

6. If you do not carry a part, please select "no bid."

1.2. Contact Information

David Drummonds supply chain coordinator 1401 bank st Cincinnati, OH 45214 Email: ddrummonds@go-metro.com Phone: (513) 632-7548

Department:

Inventory

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date August 25, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline August 26, 2026, 11:00am mailto:ddrummonds@go-metro.com tel:(513)632-7548

2. Instructions to Bidders

2.1. RFQ Bid Preparation

The complete bid package for this solicitation consists of an electronically completed Bid Pricing Form:

Bid Pricing Form

The Bidder shall complete the Bid Pricing Form including submittal of pricing in the spaces provided.

Use of any other form or format shall disqualify the bidder.

The prices submitted within the Bid Pricing Form shall include everything necessary to complete the project in accordance with the Scope of Work and the General Terms and Conditions set forth in this

RFQ.

2.2. Submission of Bids

Bid package must be received by SORTA via the e-Procurement Portal website

(https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro) no later than the bid submission due date and time specified in the Introduction section or as amended.

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), will accept only electronic submittals through the e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro in response to this solicitation.

2.3. Late Bids

Any bid that is received after the exact time specified is “late” and will not be considered, unless:

1. It was not received or properly allocated by the e-Procurement Portal due to circumstances beyond the control of the Bidder.

2. An emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal processes, so that bids cannot be received for receipt by the exact time specified in the solicitation and urgent SORTA requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation closing date, the time specified for receipt of bids will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which the receiving office is open to the Bidders.

Notwithstanding the above, a late modification, of an otherwise successful bid that makes its terms more favorable to SORTA will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

2.4. Award

The Bidder’s compliance with contract terms; The Contract will be awarded to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest responsive price. SORTA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in their entirety or in part, to waive informalities and minor irregularities and to contract as the best interest of SORTA may require.

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A responsive bid conforms, in all material respects, to the requirements of the solicitation. Bids will be evaluated to determine the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. In determining responsibility, the following elements shall be given consideration in addition to price:

1. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, and efficiency of the bidder;

2. The bidder is neither debarred nor suspended from Federal, State or local programs;

3. The bidder is in compliance with the Common Grant Rules’ affirmative action and FTA’s

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements or another State or local programs as they apply;

4. The bidder is in compliance with the public policies of the Federal Government, as required by 49

U.S.C. Section 5325(j)(2)(B) or other State or local policies as they apply;

5. The bidder has the necessary organization, experience, accounting, and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them, in compliance with 49 U.S.C. Section 5325(j)(2)(D) or as required in the Work Scope to perform the service or work;

6. The bidder is in compliance with applicable licensing and tax laws and regulations;

7. The bidder has, or can obtain, sufficient financial resources to perform the contract, as required by 49 U.S.C. Section 5325(j)(2)(D);

8. The bidder has, or can obtain, the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities,

9. The bidder is able to comply with the required delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments, and;

10. The bidder is able to provide a:

A. Satisfactory current performance record, and

B. Satisfactory past performance record in view of its records of long-time performance or performance with a predecessor entity, including:

▪ Sufficient Resources. Key personnel with adequate experience, a parent firm with adequate resources and experience, and key subcontractors with adequate experience and past performance,

▪ Adequate Past Experience. Past experience in carrying out similar work with particular attention to management approach, staffing, timeliness, technical success, budgetary controls, and other specialized considerations as described in the recipient’s solicitation, and

▪ Any Past Deficiencies Not the Fault of the Bidder. A prospective bidder that is or recently has been seriously deficient in contract performance is presumed to be non-responsible, unless SORTA determines that the circumstances were properly beyond the bidder’s control, or unless the bidder has taken appropriate corrective action. Past failure to apply sufficient tenacity, perseverance, and effort to perform acceptably is strong evidence of non-responsibility. Failure to meet the quality requirements of a contract is a significant factor to consider in determining satisfactory performance.

11. The Bidder’s compliance with contract terms;

12. Such other information as may be secured having a bearing on whether the bidder is responsible and has submitted a responsive bid.

3. Bid Pricing Form

RFQ BID FORM

Line

Item Item

Number Description Model

Number Catalog

Number Quantity Unit

Cost Total No Bid Notes -

Lead

Time/Core

Fee

1 324638 SWITCH, HOBBS

2LB. PSI (RED ZIP

TIE)

51-26117-015 51-26117-015 1

2 325838 SWITCH, HOBBS

7LB. PSI (WHITE ZIP

TIE)

51-26117-005 51-26117-005 1

3 326500 PIN ASSM, CLEVIS

FORGED (HALDEX)

(SAME AS 302462 &

307144)

53-22564-000 6394268 12

4 332405 FUSE, 500 AMP 51-19332-500 51-19332-500 4

5 336610 A-POST, RH/CS

FRONT (6001-1537)

14-45237-

001R 14-45237-

001R

6 336995 SENSOR, 24V NOX

OUTLET (1201-1245)

2894940 SS

5462436 2894940 2

7 337364 ROLLER, LATCH

ASSM (1201-1343)

(LIFT-U)

82-73888-000 745-0381 10

8 337411 SENSOR, PRESSURE

TEMPERATURE

2897332 SS

2897332NX

2897332 SS

2897332NX

9 337616 HOUSING, VALVE

(SKF)

82-58305-002

OR (SKF)

619974

82-58305-002

OR (SKF)

619974

10 337778 KIT, LINER ISL 5527862 5527862 12

11 337985 BUMPER, RUBBER 08-36629-000 08-36629-000 4

12 338215 STOP, AXLE (LH/RS)

BAG SPRING,

FRONT AIR (6001-

6039 & 1201-1245)

08-54448-

000L 08-54448-

000L

13 338365 KING PIN KIT-

FASTSET NO REAM

(GILLIG LOW

FLOOR KING PIN

KIT)

R202008 82-28305-000 8

Line

Item Item

Number Description Model

Number Catalog

Number Quantity Unit

Cost Total No Bid Notes -

Lead

Time/Core

Fee

14 190084 GASKET, OUTER

SEAL

82-03713-000 or 2208-W-

5960480 20

15 190884 CLAMP, 300

CONSTANT TORQUE

012834 OR

CT300LTRP,

53-18882-003 36

16 199216 CLAMP, 3/4"

CUSHIONED

97-4182-9 55-55535-012 6

17 199222 CLAMP, 5/8"

CUSHIONED

55-55535-010 55-55535-010 10

18 304862 SENSOR, REAR

WHEEL SPEED

(SAME AS 333265)

82-15540 4410309172

WABCO

19 304938 SENSOR, FRONT

WHEEL ABS (SAME

AS 333790)

82-15549 82-15549 6

20 332818 KNOB, SEAT BACK

ADJUSTING

82-49561-

000/ 6344633 30874407 35

21 332844 SLACK ADJUSTER,

RH/CS FRONT (LOW

FLOOR)

07-

38006N000 A53275G1099

30010042

22 332858 ASSM, HUB CAP

(STEMCO&MERITOR

ONLY)

82-26911-000 A3262A1353 10

23 332865 SEAL ASSM, CR

FRONT OIL

82-19647-003 A 1205P1108 16

24 333475 VALVE, FRONT

SUSPENSION

HEIGHT CONTROL

(GILLIG LF)

04-43073-002 04-43073-002 1

25 333856 ROD ASSM, TIE W/

ENDS (USE R) (LF

GILLIG)

A13102R4438 82-19512-000 1

26 335136 PULLEY, WATER

PUMP (ISL)

4991240 4991240 2

27 335781 TUBE, LUBE OIL

DRAIN

5255737 5255737 2

28 342721 HOSE, FRONT

BRAKE

46-08I8186-

46-08I8186-

Line

Item Item

Number Description Model

Number Catalog

Number Quantity Unit

Cost Total No Bid Notes -

Lead

Time/Core

Fee

29 109244 CLAMP, #5

CUSHIONED

5003719 97-4182-

00003

30 341263 HOSE ASSY, DEF,

PRESSURE, 24V DC,

110" LONG

46-82571-001 46-82571-001 1

31 341818 CHASE, WIRE 82-38743-002 82-38743-002 50

32 342212 SPRING, REAR AIR

(1500s - 2000s)(USE

ONLY SAF Holland)

90557435

SAF Holland 90557435

SAF Holland

33 342639 VAPOR SLIDING

BARRIER GLASS

83-15896-000

OR

5235019500

83-15896-000 1

TOTAL

4. Vendor Questionnaire

4.1. Pricing is all inclusive*

Any and all fees, including shipping charges, are included in pricing

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

4.2. Quote valid for 30 days*

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

4.3. Lead time has been noted *

Enter lead time in days in the NOTES field located in the pricing table

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

4.4. Core Fee been added as necessary *

Enter any Core fee in the NOTES field located in the pricing table

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

1. Inventory RFQ
1.1. Summary
1.2. Contact Information
1.3. Timeline
2. Instructions to Bidders
2.1. RFQ Bid Preparation
2.2. Submission of Bids
2.3. Late Bids
2.4. Award
3. Bid Pricing Form
4. Vendor Questionnaire
4.1. Pricing is all inclusive*
4.2. Quote valid for 30 days*
4.3. Lead time has been noted *
4.4. Core Fee been added as necessary *

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