The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority is requesting quotations for inventory parts needed to maintain and operate its transit fleet. This is a Request for Quotation rather than a grant program. The buyer's portal lists RFQ 5460 as open with an October 8, 2026 due date.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority
Metro Board Board Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an update on major project advancements such as bus rapid transit, as well as discussions on significant increases in ridership. The Board approved the 2027 health care plan and reviewed financial results, including analysis of revenue, expenses, and fuel hedging strategies. Additionally, the Board received reports on service quality and the environmental approval for the Metro Rapid project, and approved various procurement items for bus infrastructure and technology upgrades. Finally, the Board reviewed and approved the 2026 transit infrastructure fund projects.
Metro Board of Trustees Committee Meetings
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved reviews by the Finance Committee and the Planning and Operations Committee. The Finance Committee reviewed financial results, noting higher-than-expected expenses due to increased wages, fuel, and parts usage, while ridership remained healthy. The Committee approved investment fund reports for July and August. Additionally, a resolution was passed to renew the healthcare plan with UHC for medical, pharmacy, and stop-loss administration, and to renew the contract with Enrollment Management Services, following a presentation on medical plan performance and ongoing wellness initiatives.
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
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The Board addressed public concerns regarding Metro routes and presented a CEO Star Award for extraordinary staff action. Financial reports for the previous month were presented, highlighting budget variances in revenues, expenses, and ridership. The Board approved resolutions for the Bond Hill Garage expansion and the procurement of bus replacement parts. Updates were provided on ridership and service quality, the MetroRapid project, and general organizational progress and priorities, including strategic planning and collective bargaining agreements.
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