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Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) - 2100- Finance- Procurement has issued request for quotes, solicitation 2026-Parts-062.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is seeking competitive sealed bids from qualified vendors for the supply and delivery of miscellaneous bus parts to support the ongoing maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of its fixed-route and support vehicle fleet. The resulting contract will provide COTA with a reliable and cost-effective source for a wide range of replacement components and consumable parts required for routine preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and fleet sustainment activities. The selected contractor(s) will be responsible for furnishing new, unused, and manufacturer-approved parts in accordance with COTA specifications, delivery requirements, and quality standards to ensure continued safe and efficient transit operations.

COTA operates and maintains a diverse fleet of transit vehicles that require continuous upkeep to meet safety, reliability, and service performance standards. As part of its fleet lifecycle management strategy, COTA must procure various miscellaneous bus parts on an as-needed basis to support preventive maintenance programs, unscheduled repairs, and component replacements resulting from normal wear and operational demands. This solicitation is intended to establish one or more term contracts with responsive and responsible bidders capable of meeting COTA’s technical specifications, delivery timelines, and inventory support needs. The resulting contract(s) will help minimize vehicle downtime, support safe and reliable transit service for the community, and align with COTA’s commitment to sound fiscal stewardship and effective fleet asset management.

Responses are due October 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.

Commodity categories: Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores; Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair; Automotive Glass Replacement Shops.

Contact: Bruce Neel, Procurement Administrator (neelbg@cota.com, (614) 275-5809).

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cota/projects/310122. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.