Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority - Inventory Parts RFQ 5454, 2026
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit AuthorityPublic Authority · Cincinnati, OH- Due
- Oct 1, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- David Drummonds
- (513) 632-7548
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority invites quotes for inventory parts including connectors, flexible hoses, shock absorbers, solenoids, lock rings, slack adjusters, hub caps, oil seals, torque rods, fuel doors, brush holders, shift levers, latches, nylock nuts, filler caps, frame assemblies, rear skirts, elbows, spherical clamps, oil fill tubes, V-band clamps, temperature sensors, axle stops, driver side window screen assemblies, and sunshades for transit fleet maintenance. All quotes must include freight and core fees where applicable, with specified lead times in days. The submission deadline is October 1, 2026, at 11:00 am via the e-procurement portal. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive price and bidder responsibility.
Quick disconnect connector, Flexible hose, Shock absorber, IMS solenoid, Lock ring retainer, Slack adjuster, Hub cap assembly, Front oil seal, Torque rod, Fuel door, Brush holder assembly, Shift lever, Latch tray, Nylock nut, Filler cap, Frame assembly, Hinged rear skirt, 90 degree elbow, Spherical clamp, Oil fill tube, V-band clamp, Exhaust gas temperature sensor, Axle stop bag spring, Driver side window screen assembly, Sunshade
Lowest responsive price and bidder responsibility
SUMMARY
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority invites quotes for inventory parts including connectors, flexible hoses, shock absorbers, solenoids, lock rings, slack adjusters, hub caps, oil seals, torque rods, fuel doors, brush holders, shift levers, latches, nylock nuts, filler caps, frame assemblies, rear skirts, elbows, spherical clamps, oil fill tubes, V-band clamps, temperature sensors, axle stops, driver side window screen assemblies, and sunshades for transit fleet maintenance.
All quotes must include freight and core fees where applicable, with specified lead times in days. The submission deadline is October 1, 2026, at 11:00 am via the e-procurement portal. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive price and bidder responsibility.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive price and bidder responsibility
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
25- Quick disconnect connector
- Flexible hose
- Shock absorber
- IMS solenoid
- Lock ring retainer
- Slack adjuster
- Hub cap assembly
- Front oil seal
- Torque rod
- Fuel door
- Brush holder assembly
- Shift lever
- Latch tray
- Nylock nut
- Filler cap
- Frame assembly
- Hinged rear skirt
- 90 degree elbow
- Spherical clamp
- Oil fill tube
- V-band clamp
- Exhaust gas temperature sensor
- Axle stop bag spring
- Driver side window screen assembly
- Sunshade
- 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 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. 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: Quick disconnect connector, Flexible hose, Shock absorber, IMS solenoid, Lock ring retainer, Slack adjuster, Hub cap assembly, Front oil seal, Torque rod, Fuel door, Brush holder assembly, Shift lever, Latch tray, Nylock nut, Filler cap, Frame assembly, Hinged rear skirt, 90 degree elbow, Spherical. 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 and bidder responsibility" 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. 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.