RFQ 5356 Inventory parts

RFQ 5356 Inventory parts is a procurement solicitation issued by the Inventory organization under the Ohio state agency, specifically managed by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), with the contracting office located in Cincinnati, OH. The solicitation requires bidders to submit fully completed pricing information exclusively through the designated e-Procurement Portal; any bids submitted in alternative formats, including email, fax, or external documents, will be deemed non-responsive and rejected. All pricing must include freight charges, and lead times must be specified in days within the NOTES column of the bid table, reflecting the total time required to fulfill the entire quoted quantity, regardless of whether the item is labeled as “stock.” If offering an alternative part number, bidders must use the RM####### format in the NOTES field. Core fees, if applicable, must also be entered in the NOTES section, and bidders unable to supply an item must select “no bid.” The evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, awarding the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price, with technical acceptability assessed through compliance with submission rules, financial responsibility, past performance, and regulatory adherence. The deadline for submissions is April 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and no extensions or alternative submission methods will be accepted. The place of performance is Ohio, with delivery expected to the Cincinnati, OH location, and all pricing is understood to be FOB Destination, meaning the vendor is responsible for all delivery costs and risks until receipt by the agency. No federal contract clauses, packaging specifications, inspection criteria, or formal certifications are included in the solicitation, though bidders must affirm compliance with federal and state requirements, including affirmative action and DBE provisions, and must not be suspended or debarred. The solicitation does not list specific contract values, unit prices, or quantities beyond item descriptions, with pricing to be determined entirely through the electronic portal. The point of contact for questions is David Drummonds, Supply Chain Coordinator, reachable via email or phone.