Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Inventory parts Request for Quotation RFQ 5460, 2026
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit AuthorityPublic Authority · Cincinnati, OH- Due
- Oct 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Primary contact
- David Drummonds
- (513) 632-7548
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority requests quotes for inventory parts including transit bus components, water pumps, seals, gaskets, sensors, hoses, and mechanical assemblies under RFQ 5460. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the e-procurement portal by October 8, 2026, at 11:00 am. All pricing must be all-inclusive with freight included, and lead times must be noted in days within the pricing table. Evaluation is based on the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price, taking into account compliance with transit authority terms and DBE requirements.
Inventory parts including ISL water pump, O-rings, Camshaft bushings, Rear seal wear sleeve kit, Louver assemblies, Trim, Gaskets, Tappets, Hinge knife switches, Speakers, Clamps, Hoses, Link assemblies, Tubes, Extrusion assemblies, Reinforcement plates, Closeout panels, Access doors, Water pump kits, DPF and differential pressure sensors, EGR cooler conversion kits, Injector fuel supply tubes, Temperature sensors, Harnesses, Electrical circuit adapters, Emergency valves, Engine position sensors, Latch assemblies, Banjo connectors, Heater assemblies, Roadside battery doors, Connection adapters, Aft door rubber seals, Touch pad stops, Rear shock absorbers, Fuel drain tubes, Oil gauges, Compressor water inlets, Marker lamps, Turbo o-rings, Metric belt tensioner fasteners, V-band clamps, Bearing kits, Engine piston kits, Upper gasket sets, Flexible hoses, Check valves, Fuel supply lines, Access door hinges, Fuel block connections, Transfer pump brackets, Rear axle brake chambers, Wellnut inserts, And water inlet connections.
Lowest responsive price, responsibility and compliance with RFQ terms
SUMMARY
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority requests quotes for inventory parts including transit bus components, water pumps, seals, gaskets, sensors, hoses, and mechanical assemblies under RFQ 5460.
Vendors must submit electronic bids through the e-procurement portal by October 8, 2026, at 11:00 am. All pricing must be all-inclusive with freight included, and lead times must be noted in days within the pricing table. Evaluation is based on the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive price, taking into account compliance with transit authority terms and DBE requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive price, responsibility and compliance with RFQ terms
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
54- Inventory parts including ISL water pump
- O-rings
- Camshaft bushings
- Rear seal wear sleeve kit
- Louver assemblies
- Trim
- Gaskets
- Tappets
- Hinge knife switches
- Speakers
- Clamps
- Hoses
- Link assemblies
- Tubes
- Extrusion assemblies
- Reinforcement plates
- Closeout panels
- Access doors
- Water pump kits
- DPF and differential pressure sensors
- EGR cooler conversion kits
- Injector fuel supply tubes
- Temperature sensors
- Harnesses
- Electrical circuit adapters
- Emergency valves
- Engine position sensors
- Latch assemblies
- Banjo connectors
- Heater assemblies
- Roadside battery doors
- Connection adapters
- Aft door rubber seals
- Touch pad stops
- Rear shock absorbers
- Fuel drain tubes
- Oil gauges
- Compressor water inlets
- Marker lamps
- Turbo o-rings
- Metric belt tensioner fasteners
- V-band clamps
- Bearing kits
- Engine piston kits
- Upper gasket sets
- Flexible hoses
- Check valves
- Fuel supply lines
- Access door hinges
- Fuel block connections
- Transfer pump brackets
- Rear axle brake chambers
- Wellnut inserts
- Water inlet connections
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Pricing Form, Vendor Questionnaire
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/go-metro
- Scope location
- Cincinnati, OH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/go-metro. For questions, contact David Drummonds.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is David Drummonds at (513) 632-7548. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Inventory parts including ISL water pump, O-rings, Camshaft bushings, Rear seal wear sleeve kit, Louver assemblies, Trim, Gaskets, Tappets, Hinge knife switches, Speakers, Clamps, Hoses, Link assemblies, Tubes, Extrusion assemblies, Reinforcement plates, Closeout panels, Access doors, Water pump kit. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive price, responsibility and compliance with RFQ terms" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority are tracked and searchable. As a public authority agency, Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Pricing Form, Vendor Questionnaire. Review the full document from Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cincinnati, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.