This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Cincinnati, Ohio. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Sludge Pumping SORTA may undertake such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of each Proposer to perform the work, and the Proposer shall furnish to SORTA all such information and data as SORTA may request for this purpose. SORTA reserves the right to reject any proposal if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such proposer fails to satisfy SORTA that such proposer is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work required, hereunder. SORTA may require the proposer to submit any of the following information as part of the evaluation process: (1) proposer's performance record; (2) proposer's certified, audited financial statements for up to three (3) prior years; and (3) such additional information as will satisfy SORTA that the Proposer is adequately prepared to fulfill the contract. SORTA also reserves the right to verify a proposer's indirect cost rates, such as provisional overhead (burden) and General & Administrative (G&A) rates, before or after award of a contract. In this connection, SORTA may request the proposer to provide copies of undisputed audits of the proposed by (1) other FTA grantees; (2) the federal government; or (3) state government. Bids will be evaluated on vendor's responsiveness and responsibility. A responsive bid conforms, in all material respects, to the requirements of the solicitation. Bids will be evaluated to determine the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. In determining responsibility, the following elements shall be given consideration in addition to price: Award The Contract will be awarded to the responsible Bidder(s) submitting the lowest offer. 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. This contract will be for a term of three (3) years. SORTA operates out of three (3) garage facilities, all located in Cincinnati. Sludge Pit Pumping Maintenance will be made at the following garages: Queensgate Garage, 1401 Bank Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214 Bond Hill Garage, 4700 Paddock Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229 Access Garage, 1801 Transpark Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45229 Additional services may be required on an as needed bases at the below location: Riverfront Transit Center (RTC), 220 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (as needed only) The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide the service of Sludge Pit Pumping Maintenance at our three (3) garage locations, Queensgate, Bond Hill, and Access for a contract period of three (3) years. Question Deadline 10/18/2024 at 2:00 PM ET Question Response Deadline: October 24, 2024, 2:00pm Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted through online. Telephoned questions will not be accepted. SORTA will not reimburse proposers for any costs incurred in the preparation and submittal of proposals or participation in the evaluation and negotiation process. The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority ("SORTA"), commonly referred to as Cincinnati Metro, is a regional transit authority organized and operating under Section 306.30 et seq. of the Ohio Revised Code. As such, it is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio. SORTA provides both fixed-route mass transportation services and paratransit services. SORTA provides service to the city of Cincinnati, Hamilton County Ohio, and parts of Butler, Clermont, and Warren Counties. SORTA operates 46 fixed routes. SORTA provides both fixed-route mass transportation and paratransit services through approximately 300 city-type transit buses and 50 paratransit vehicles.