RFQ 5353 Inventory parts

RFQ 5353 for Inventory Parts is a solicitation issued by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) under the Ohio agency Inventory, with a posted date of April 23, 2026, and a strict response deadline of April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the e-Procurement portal; submissions in any other format will be deemed non-responsive. Bidders are required to use the pricing table within the portal and must include freight costs in all quoted prices, with no separate shipping charges permitted. Lead time, expressed in days only, must be entered in the NOTES column to reflect the total time required to fulfill the entire requested quantity, and quotes for non-OEM or alternate parts must clearly indicate the specific part number being offered using the format RM#######. Any core fees must also be noted in the same field, and suppliers unable to provide a part must select “no bid.” The solicitation does not specify any contract clauses, attachments, packaging or marking requirements, MIL-STD references, or formal inspection protocols. Evaluation will be conducted under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with award going to the lowest-priced responsible and responsive bidder. Responsibility criteria include financial stability, past performance, compliance with DBE and affirmative action requirements, debarment status, licensing, tax obligations, and operational capability. The place of performance is Cincinnati, Ohio, and delivery must occur at this location with all pricing inclusive of freight. There are no stated options, extensions, or formal contract modification clauses beyond SORTA’s right to accept late modifications that are more favorable to the government. No contract value estimate, accounting codes, invoicing instructions, or designated COR/COTR/PCO are provided, although David Drummonds, the Supply Chain Coordinator, serves as the primary point of contact for all procurement inquiries. Bidders are not required to submit UEI, CAGE, or socioeconomic certifications, though compliance with federal and state regulations, including 49 U.S.C. Section 5325(j)(2)(D), is mandatory. The line item list includes multiple fuel filters and lubricating oil pumps, but pricing fields remain blank as they are to be completed by respondents.