Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority · Solicitation 149-2026

Safety Rings - Safety Awards Program

Cincinnati, OH Special district Posted Nov 9, 2026 Last verified Nov 13, 10:20 PM
Surveying & Engineering 24 days remaining

What this bid is

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (Cincinnati Metro) wants a vendor for a three-year contract to make custom safety award rings for eligible Operations and Maintenance employees. The work covers men's and women's ring styles in solid gold and other precious metals, with recurring annual orders to support the agency's recognition program. The work is in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Responses are due December 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, and questions are due November 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. A pre-proposal conference is set for November 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST by Microsoft Teams. The notice calls this conference non-mandatory, but BusyBids' record flags it as a mandatory pre-bid meeting, so check the portal for an addendum before you decide whether to attend.

Submit electronically through the agency's OpenGov portal, which requires a free vendor account. Contact Katie Nussbaum, Procurement Specialist, at katie.nussbaum@go-metro.com or (513) 632-7632. The agency decides the award.

Who should bid

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Deadline

8 December 2026, 2:00 PM EST (24 days remaining - last confirmed 13 Nov)

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As the agency published it

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority - Safety has issued request for proposal, solicitation 149-2026.

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Commonly referred to as Cincinnati Metro, is seeking to secure a three-year contract with a qualified vendor to provide customized safety award rings for eligible Operations and Maintenance employees. The awarded vendor will be responsible for producing high-quality men's and women's ring styles, offering solid gold and other precious metal options, and supporting Metro's ongoing recognition program through recurring annual orders.

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (“SORTA”), commonly known as Cincinnati Metro, is a regional transit authority established pursuant to Section 306.30 et seq. of the Ohio Revised Code. As such, SORTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio. SORTA delivers a range of public transportation services, including fixed-route mass transit, paratransit, and micro-transit. Its service area encompasses the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and portions of Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties. SORTA operates 48 fixed bus routes, utilizing a fleet of approximately 300 transit buses. In addition, it provides paratransit services with a fleet of 60 vehicles and micro-transit services with 30 vehicles, ensuring accessible and flexible transportation options across the region.

Responses are due December 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

Questions must be submitted by November 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2638928410909036?p=Jk3dntRDcDjhWkZ9Xk.

Commodity categories: Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers; Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing; Other Specialized Design Services.

Contact: Katie Nussbaum, Procurement Specialist (katie.nussbaum@go-metro.com, (513) 632-7632).

6 documents are attached to the notice: Men'sOperator; Men'sOperatorSide; Women'sOperator; Women'sOperatorSide; Women'sOperatorSide2; General_Terms_and_Conditions.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro/projects/322811. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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