Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority · Solicitation 144-2026

Spare Bus Parts (2 Years IDIQ)

Cincinnati, OH Special district Posted Oct 22, 2026 Last verified Nov 13, 10:20 PM
Electrical 9 days remaining

What this bid is

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, known as Cincinnati Metro, wants bids on invitation for bid 144-2026 to supply and deliver spare bus parts on an as-needed basis under a two-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. The parts are for routine maintenance of its bus fleet and related equipment. BusyBids has filed it under Electrical.

Key dates: a pre-proposal conference on 30 October 2026 at 2:30 PM EDT by Microsoft Teams, questions due 5 November 2026 at 2:30 PM EST, and bids due 23 November 2026 at 2:30 PM EST. The notice calls the pre-proposal conference non-mandatory, but BusyBids' record flags it as mandatory. Confirm with the buyer before relying on either reading.

Bids are submitted electronically through the agency's OpenGov portal, and a free vendor account is required to upload one. The full solicitation, addenda and questions are on that portal. The contact is Denman Gordon, procurement specialist, at denman.gordon@go-metro.com or (513) 632-7647. The agency decides on any award.

Who should bid

Electrical contractors - the work is Cincinnati, OH.

Deadline

23 November 2026, 2:30 PM EST (9 days remaining - last confirmed 13 Nov)

How to submit

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As the agency published it

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority - Maintenance has issued invitation for bid, solicitation 144-2026.

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking bids from vendors who can supply and deliver on an as-needed basis various spare bus parts. These parts will support routine maintenance activities and help ensure the continued reliability, safety, and efficiency of equipment and systems.

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 November 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST.

Questions must be submitted by November 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM EST.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM EDT at Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2677146739311255?p=G4mHUklI4YCvSznjoj Meeting ID: 267 714 673 931 125 5 Passcode: Mw2oY3tH ________________________________________ Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 213-634-2005,,371078095# United States, Los Angeles Find a local number Phone conference ID: 371 078 095#.

Commodity categories: Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers; Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores.

Contact: Denman Gordon, Procurement specialist (denman.gordon@go-metro.com, (513) 632-7647).

1 document is attached to the notice: 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/319528. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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5 Nov 2026

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Bid deadline9 days remaining - last confirmed 13 Nov 23 November 2026, 2:30 PM EST check 9 days

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