RFQ 5481 Inventory parts

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority requests quotations for inventory parts under RFQ 5481.

The complete bid package for this solicitation consists of an electronically completed Bid Pricing Form: *Bid Pricing Form*

- All suppliers shall utilize the pricing table within the E-procurement portal. Bids received in other formats may be considered non-responsive.

Items of Importance:

1. All quotes must have the freight included in the price.
2. Lead time: L/T must be noted in the NOTES column in the bid table. This is the lead-time required to fulfill the entire delivered qty on the RFQ. Lead-time should be in days only and reflect the number of days required to fulfill the entire delivered qty on the RFQ.
3. "Stock" quotes are subjective and will still require a L/T in days for us to fairly evaluate bids.
4. If the part is not OEM or the specific part # requested, please put the following format in the lead time notes with the specific part # you are quoting. (RM#######)
5. Enter any Core fee in the NOTES field located in the pricing table
6. If you do not carry a part, please select "no bid."

BIDS NOT SUBMITTED THROUGH E-PROCUREMENT PORTAL WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE

Bid package must be received by SORTA via the e-Procurement Portal website (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro) no later than the bid submission due date and time specified in the Introduction section or as amended.

Use of any other form or format shall disqualify the bidder.

The Contract will be awarded to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest responsive price. SORTA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in their entirety or in part, to waive informalities and minor irregularities and to contract as the best interest of SORTA may require.

Any bid that is received after the exact time specified is "late" and will not be considered, unless: [...] It was not received or properly allocated by the e-Procurement Portal due to circumstances beyond the control of the Bidder.

Quote valid for 30 days.