RFQ 5290 Inventory parts

The contract pertains to a solicitation for RFQ 5290 covering inventory parts, issued by the Procurement office based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bidders are required to submit their responses exclusively through the designated E-procurement portal to be considered valid and responsive. Any submissions outside of this portal or in different formats risk being rejected. Suppliers must use the provided pricing table in the portal, ensuring all quotes include freight costs within the price. They must also clearly indicate the lead time in days required to fulfill the entire quantity requested, including for stock items which require a specified lead time despite being labeled as stock. If the part quoted is not the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or differs from the requested part number, suppliers should specify this with the provided notation format, including the alternate part number. Additionally, any core fees must be disclosed in the notes section of the pricing table. Vendors unable to supply a part should indicate "no bid." The solicitation sets a tight deadline for submissions, closing on January 23, 2026, by 4:00 PM. The point of contact for any queries related to the bid is David Drummonds, the supply chain coordinator, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract specifically serves the State, Local, and Education (SLED) sector in Ohio and emphasizes strict adherence to submission protocols, cost disclosures, and timely communication to ensure an efficient and fair evaluation of bids.