Project Information

Bid Title

Promotional Items and Apparel

Issuing Agency

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority

Location

Ohio

Published Date

Feb 10, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Promotional Items and Apparel

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 2/10/2026

Due Date: 3/12/2026

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Promotional Items and Apparel

Request For Proposal

External Communications

315990 , 45 , 451 , 452 , 453 , 454

Project ID: 001-2026RFPL

Release Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

· Due Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 11:39am

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Post Information

Posted At:Tue, Feb 10, 2026 11:39 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) , commonly referred to as Metro, is seeking to obtain established discount rates for catalog related pricing for promotional items, which will be imprinted, or embroidered with the Metro logos or artwork and ordered on an as needed basis during the contract period. Metro reserves the right to award to multiple vendors that best provide the required services sought.

Background

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.

Timeline

Solicitation Release Date:

February 10, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

February 17, 2026, 1:00pm

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27815657483023?p=n648jcQ43xkEw3QP8K
Meeting ID: 278 156 574 830 23
Passcode: Co69zo69

Deadline to Submit Questions:

February 24, 2026, 2:00pm

Addendum/Response to Questions/Clarifications:

March 3, 2026, 4:00pm

Proposals Due:

March 12, 2026, 2:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 323113Commercial Screen Printing
• NAICS 541890Other Services Related to Advertising

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