RFQ 5401 Inventory parts

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is requesting competitive quotations for fifty-seven line items of inventory parts to support transit operations under RFQ 5401, with responses due July 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. — a same-day deadline as of the posting date. All quotes must be submitted electronically through the e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro using the provided pricing table; bids in alternative formats will be considered non-responsive.

The scope covers specialized automotive and transit vehicle components, including engine parts, fuel system components, valves, sensors, seals, and mechanical assemblies primarily compatible with Cummins ISL engines and Gillig transit buses. Quantities range from one to one hundred units per line item. Bidders must include freight in quoted prices, specify lead times in days for fulfillment of the entire delivered quantity in the Notes column, note any core fees, and provide alternative part numbers in the format (RM#######) if the exact part number requested is unavailable. All quotations must remain valid for thirty days from submission.

Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price. Responsibility determinations will consider bidder character, integrity, absence of debarment, DBE compliance, technical capability, financial resources, past performance, and ability to meet delivery schedules. No contract term is specified. Late bids will not be considered unless circumstances beyond the bidder's control prevented timely submission.