Safety Rings - Safety Awards Program

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), also known as Cincinnati Metro, has issued solicitation 149-2026 for a Safety Awards Program involving Safety Rings. As a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, SORTA provides extensive public transportation services across Cincinnati, Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties, managing a diverse fleet of fixed-route, paratransit, and micro-transit vehicles. The solicitation was posted on November 9, 2026, with a response deadline of December 8, 2026. Primary contact for the project is Mike Parsons, Senior Manager of Transportation Safety and Investigations. The contract mandates strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Department of Transportation drug and alcohol misuse regulations. Contractors must demonstrate a commitment to equal employment opportunity and the inclusion of small and disadvantaged businesses, with reporting required via Attachment E. Payment is issued within thirty calendar days following the completion and acceptance of work and the approval of an appropriate invoice. Funding is contingent upon the availability of funds within SORTA's current fiscal year. Both parties are required to designate a Project Manager to facilitate all communications, and the contractor must maintain strict confidentiality regarding any proprietary data provided by the agency.