6-4-24 MISC Bus Parts

This solicitation from Omnitrans, titled "6-4-24 MISC Bus Parts," is a request for quotes on an as-needed basis with no guarantee of usage or award. The process is open to all qualified bidders, who are instructed to submit their best prices and lead times by June 6, 2024. Quotes must remain valid for 30 days and should include all costs except for sales tax, core charges, and shipping or freight, which are to be quoted FOB destination. Bidders are advised to carefully input unit prices, as these will take precedence in case of discrepancies with total amounts, and errors in unit pricing will not be disallowed. Omnitrans reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the solicitation at any time without notice and to award contracts to multiple bidders if deemed beneficial, based on responsiveness, responsibility, and inventory availability. The contract size is estimated to range between 100,000 and 500,000 dollars, and the primary contact for this solicitation is Rick Barone, reachable via email or phone. The contract emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, referencing Attachment B, which details mandatory clauses related to federal funding, civil rights, environmental standards, labor laws, and other regulatory requirements for contracts assisted by the Federal Transit Administration. This includes provisions for civil and criminal fraud, access to contract records, Buy America, dispute resolution, and other compliance obligations, ensuring that all subcontractors and recipients adhere to federal mandates. The bid submissions and subsequent awards will be publicly accessible on Omnitrans’ online bidding platform, and the agency retains the discretion to split awards among multiple responsive and responsible bidders based on inventory and overall benefit.