RFQ 5444 Inventory parts

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is requesting quotations for 71 line items of inventory parts to support transit bus maintenance and repair operations under RFQ 5444, with responses due September 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via the e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro. All bids must be submitted through the portal; bids received in other formats will be considered non-responsive.

The scope comprises mechanical and electrical components including seals, gaskets, sensors, pumps, filters, bearings, and structural parts, with quantities ranging from single units to 100 units per line item. Vendors must quote exact OEM part numbers as specified or, if substituting, clearly note the alternate part number in the format (RM#######). All pricing must include freight. Lead times must be stated in days only and must reflect the time required to fulfill the entire delivered quantity for each line item; "stock" quotes still require a stated lead time for fair evaluation. Vendors must disclose any core fees in the NOTES field of the bid table.

Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid meeting all material requirements. Responsibility determinations will evaluate vendor character, integrity, reputation, compliance with federal and state regulations, financial resources, technical capabilities, past performance record, and ability to meet delivery schedules. Quotes must remain valid for 30 days from submission.