PA System for Access Bus Garage

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), operating as Cincinnati Metro, is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio authorized under state law to provide public transportation services across Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and parts of Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties. With a comprehensive transit network, SORTA operates 48 fixed-route bus lines using a fleet of approximately 300 buses, supplemented by 60 paratransit vehicles and 30 micro-transit vehicles to ensure accessible and flexible mobility solutions for all residents. The current solicitation, titled PA System for Access Bus Garage and identified by number 078-2026, seeks equipment and installation services for a public address system at one of its key maintenance facilities, with responses due by July 16, 2026. The procurement is managed by SORTA’s Information Technology division, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with primary point of contact Patrick Giblin, Chief Information Officer, and secondary contact Katie Nussbaum, Procurement Specialist, available for inquiries. All contractual obligations are governed by SORTA’s General Terms and Conditions, which mandate compliance with federal funding requirements, establish detailed payment schedules, require contractors to maintain accurate cost documentation, and obligate vendors to carry appropriate insurance. Contractors and subcontractors must also adhere to audit rights provisions and retain all records for a minimum of three years following final payment, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.