Vehicle Filters

Metro Regional Transit Authority (Metro) is seeking qualified vendors to supply vehicle filters for its transit fleet under a three‑year service contract. The contract will commence on January 1 2027 and run through December 31 2030, with the contractor required to deliver filters within three business days of each order. Prices must be firm for the entire term and include delivery, packaging, and shipping, but exclude taxes (Metro is tax‑exempt). The award will go to the lowest‑responsive, best‑value bidder; the solicitation includes extensive bonding, insurance, and DBE requirements, as well as compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. Vendors must submit a complete bid package through Metro’s OpenGov portal by 4:00 pm on December 3 2026. • Scope: Supply of all vehicle filters required by Metro (quantity estimates provided on bid form, not binding). • Contract term: 3 years (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2030). • Delivery: Within 3 business days of order; filters must be stocked. • Pricing: Firm for contract term, inclusive of delivery, exclusive of taxes. • Mandatory requirements: 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds, insurance certificates, DBE participation, FTA compliance, and various federal clauses. • Submission: Online via OpenGov portal; required documents include vendor questionnaire, certifications, and bonding information. • Key dates: Questions due Nov 23 2026; bid deadline Dec 3 2026.