RFQ 5480 Inventory parts

RFQ 5480 is a solicitation issued by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) for the procurement of various inventory parts, including tank assemblies, washer fluid closeouts, and coolant surge tanks. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the e-Procurement portal by November 5, 2026, at 11:00 am. To be considered responsive, suppliers must utilize the portal's pricing table and provide all-inclusive pricing that includes freight and all other fees. Bidders are required to specify lead times in days for the entire delivered quantity and document any applicable core fees in the notes field. If quoting a non-OEM part, the specific part number must be provided in the RM######## format. Award evaluation is based on price as well as the bidder's character, integrity, and technical capacity. Requirements include a satisfactory past performance record, compliance with licensing and tax laws, and adherence to Common Grant Rules' affirmative action and FTA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements. Bidders must also certify that they are not debarred or suspended from Federal, State, or local programs and that their quotes remain valid for 30 days. The complete bid package must include the electronically completed Bid Pricing Form and the Vendor Questionnaire.