Vehicle Filters

Metro Regional Transit Authority (METRO) in Akron, Ohio is requesting bids on vehicle filters under a three-year service contract (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029) via IFB #2026-15, with proposals due December 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through METRO's OpenGov portal. The procurement is funded by the Federal Transit Administration and carries DBE participation goals and Buy America compliance requirements.

The scope covers air filters (275 units across multiple part numbers), fuel filters (1,200 units), oil filters (550 units), and water/cabin filters (900 units) across four filter categories. The bid specifies manufacturer part numbers and quantities, with vendor flexibility to propose equivalent or substitute products from recognized manufacturers including FleetGuard, Parker, Fram, Luberfiner, Wix, AC Delco, Donaldson, Baldwin, Motorcraft, and Gillig. Filters must be brand-listed products or approved equals, delivered within three business days of order placement, and maintained in stock.

Pricing must be firm for the entire three-year contract term and shall include delivery, packaging, crating, shipping, and all associated costs, exclusive of federal, state, and local taxes. A five percent bid guarantee is required in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or negotiable instrument; performance and payment bonds are required at 100 percent of contract price. Questions are due November 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses by November 24. METRO retains the right to award to the lowest and best bidder or reject all bids. Bidders must provide workers' compensation certificates, employer liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000), general liability coverage ($1,000,000 combined single limits), federal tax compliance certifications, and non-collusion affidavits. Payment is processed via ACH following METRO Board approval and receipt of FTA or State of Ohio funds; no prepayments or down payments are made.