RFQ 5361 Inventory parts

RFQ 5361 Inventory parts is a solicitation issued by the Inventory department of Ohio, specifically through the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), for the procurement of various physical hardware components including O-ring seals, torque rods, clamps, hose assemblies, valves, fittings, and plugs. The solicitation requires all bids to be submitted exclusively through the designated e-Procurement portal at procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro; any submission outside this system will be considered non-responsive. Bidders must use the portal’s pricing table to quote unit and extended prices, with all costs including freight and any core fees clearly indicated in the designated notes field. Lead time must be specified in days for the full delivered quantity, and substitutes for requested part numbers must be clearly labeled with the format RM#######. Bidders who do not carry a specified item must select “no bid.” The evaluation is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where only responsible vendors who meet minimum requirements for character, financial capability, past performance, compliance with laws, and ability to deliver on schedule will be considered. The award will go to the lowest responsive bidder who satisfies the responsibility criteria, with no trade-off between price and technical merit. Delivery is required to Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202, with all quotes including freight, effectively implying FOB Destination terms. Bidders must confirm that pricing is all-inclusive and valid for 30 days, and ensure compliance with FTA DBE requirements and federal public policy mandates. No formal contract clauses, packaging standards, inspection protocols, invoicing systems, or account codes are provided, and no specific contract value is stated due to unpopulated pricing fields. The deadline for submission is May 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and all questions must be directed to David Drummonds, Supply Chain Coordinator.