Coach Paint

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), operating as Cincinnati Metro, is requesting bids on an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for PPG vehicle paint and related supplies to support fleet maintenance and repair activities, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST through the e-Procurement Portal. This is an as-needed contract with no binding minimum purchase obligation.

The scope covers an extensive range of PPG Delfleet Evolution paint colors, hardeners, thinners, solvents, additives, sealers, primers, and related coating materials to service approximately 300 transit buses, 60 paratransit vehicles, and 30 micro-transit vehicles. Estimated quantities are specified for Year One and Year Two. Only OEM PPG products with matching catalog numbers are permitted; no substitutions with non-approved products are allowed. SORTA reserves the right to inspect all products and return non-compliant items at the vendor's expense, with replacements required within ten calendar days. All shipments deliver to 1401 Bank Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 during Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.

The contract term is two years. Pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days and include all costs for materials, labor, delivery, transportation, and related expenses; freight charges must be incorporated into item prices rather than billed separately.

Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid based on character, integrity, financial resources, technical capability, compliance with licensing and tax laws, and past performance record. Vendors must provide proof of Worker's Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile Insurance, plus standard certifications regarding debarment, lobbying restrictions, and non-collusion. Questions are due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST, with responses scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Contact: Katie Nussbaum, Procurement Specialist, katie.nussbaum@go-metro.com or (513) 632-7632.