Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority - RFQ 5449 Inventory Parts 2026
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit AuthorityPublic Authority · Cincinnati, OH- Due
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- David Drummonds
- (513) 632-7548
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking quotes for inventory parts, including air dryer mounting brackets, check valves, screen assemblies, sunshades, radiator assemblies, water inlet connections, latch plungers, barrier glass, flexible hoses, bumper pads, wiper assemblies, drag link socket ends, mid-section assemblies with valves, head screws, air governors, cotter pins, shims, LED step lamp assemblies, and fuel tanks. All quotes must include freight and core fees where applicable, with required lead times noted in days. Submissions are due through the e-procurement portal by September 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Air dryer mounting bracket, Check valve, Screen assembly, Sunshade, Radiator assembly, Water inlet connection, Latch plunger, Vapor sliding barrier glass, Flexible hose, Bumper pad, Wiper assembly, Socket end drag link, Mid section assembly with valves, Head screw, Air governor, Cotter pin, Shim, Lamp assembly LED step lamp, Hose #8, Fuel tank
Lowest responsive and responsible bid, price, bidder responsibility, past performance, compliance
SUMMARY
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking quotes for inventory parts, including air dryer mounting brackets, check valves, screen assemblies, sunshades, radiator assemblies, water inlet connections, latch plungers, barrier glass, flexible hoses, bumper pads, wiper assemblies, drag link socket ends, mid-section assemblies with valves, head screws, air governors, cotter pins, shims, LED step lamp assemblies, and fuel tanks.
All quotes must include freight and core fees where applicable, with required lead times noted in days. Submissions are due through the e-procurement portal by September 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Lowest responsive and responsible bid
- Price
- Bidder responsibility
- Past performance
- Compliance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
20- Air dryer mounting bracket
- Check valve
- Screen assembly
- Sunshade
- Radiator assembly
- Water inlet connection
- Latch plunger
- Vapor sliding barrier glass
- Flexible hose
- Bumper pad
- Wiper assembly
- Socket end drag link
- Mid section assembly with valves
- Head screw
- Air governor
- Cotter pin
- Shim
- Lamp assembly LED step lamp
- Hose #8
- Fuel tank
- 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 September 24, 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: Air dryer mounting bracket, Check valve, Screen assembly, Sunshade, Radiator assembly, Water inlet connection, Latch plunger, Vapor sliding barrier glass, Flexible hose, Bumper pad, Wiper assembly, Socket end drag link, Mid section assembly with valves, Head screw, Air governor, Cotter pin, Shim, La. 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 and responsible bid, price, bidder responsibility, past performance, compliance" 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.