Bid #2026-Parts-037. Central Ohio Transit Authority, Columbus, Ohio. 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. Due Jun 16 (2 days left).
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.
Central Ohio Transit Authority issued this transportation opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, referenced as solicitation number 2026-Parts-037. It was published on June 12, 2026, and responses are due by June 16, 2026.
Central Ohio Transit Authority in Columbus, Ohio is using this solicitation to procure transportation work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Quote (RFQ), with award decisions driven primarily by price among pre-qualified bidders. Bidders responding to a transportation solicitation in Ohio are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Ohio so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a quote for this RFQ, review the full solicitation documents for Central Ohio Transit Authority's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 16, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Central Ohio Transit Authority should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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