RFQ 5354 Inventory parts

RFQ 5354 is a competitive solicitation issued by the Inventory department of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeking quotations for 21 specific inventory parts, including stanchion straps, filters, clamps, gaskets, solenoids, torque rods, and other mechanical components used in transit vehicle maintenance. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the designated e-procurement portal at procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro; any submission outside this system will be deemed non-responsive. Vendors are required to use the portal’s pricing table to enter unit prices, with all costs including freight and any applicable core fees noted within the designated field. Lead time for each item, expressed in days only, must be clearly stated in the NOTES column and reflect the total time required to fulfill the entire quoted quantity—“stock” designations are not acceptable without a specific lead time, and non-OEM or alternative part numbers must be clearly labeled in the format (RM#######). Vendors unable to supply a part must select “no bid.” The solicitation does not specify packaging, marking, or inspection details beyond requiring compliance with applicable federal and state procurement statutes under 49 U.S.C. Section 5325(j)(2)(D), which mandates vendors demonstrate financial stability, technical capability, integrity, and past performance. Evaluation follows a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) approach, meaning awards will go to the lowest-priced bidder who meets all responsiveness and responsibility criteria, with no formal scoring or weighted evaluation factors applied. The proposal deadline is April 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and all bids must be valid for at least 30 days. No contract value is provided, as pricing is entirely vendor-submitted via the portal, and no award date or contract type beyond RFQ is specified. The primary point of contact for all inquiries is David Drummonds, Supply Chain Coordinator, reachable by phone or email. While no formal representations, certifications, or subcontracting requirements are mandated beyond affirmations of pricing inclusivity and lead time accuracy, bidders must comply with all federal, state, and local legal obligations, including tax and licensing requirements, as well as DBE participation provisions under FTA guidelines.