A&E Services for Bond Hill Garage Expansion

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), operating as Cincinnati Metro, oversees a comprehensive public transportation network serving Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and parts of Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties. The agency operates 48 fixed-route bus lines with a fleet of around 300 buses, alongside paratransit and micro-transit services supported by 60 and 30 vehicles respectively. SORTA is currently soliciting architectural and engineering (A&E) services for the expansion of its Bond Hill Garage facility, an essential infrastructure project aimed at supporting its transit operations. The solicitation, identified by number 039-2026, was posted on April 15, 2026, with a response deadline of May 14, 2026. The project is managed by SORTA’s development office in Cincinnati, Ohio, with points of contact including the Chief Strategic Planning, Development and Innovation Officer and a designated Procurement Specialist. The contract incorporates SORTA’s General Terms and Conditions, which establish detailed guidelines on payment protocols, documentation of costs, tax requirements, audit rights, and mandatory insurance to ensure compliance and transparency. These terms apply to both contractors and subcontractors, particularly addressing obligations tied to federal funding provisions. Contractors must maintain records for a minimum of three years post final payment, adhering to SORTA’s stringent financial and operational accountability standards. This contract reflects SORTA’s commitment to expanding and improving its transit infrastructure to support its broad transportation services across the region.