Cleaning Supplies for Buses & Streetcars

The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of New Orleans seeks a qualified vendor to supply industrial‑grade cleaning chemicals for its bus and streetcar fleet. The contract will cover four product categories—degreaser, shop‑floor cleaner, fleet‑wash soap, and disinfectant cleaner—each to be delivered in 55‑gallon drums with specified dilution ratios. The solicitation follows a sealed‑bid, competitive process; the lowest responsible bidder meeting all technical and regulatory requirements (including Buy‑America and DBE compliance) will be awarded the contract. Delivery must occur within 30 days of contract execution, and the RTA will perform acceptance inspections within seven days of receipt. No subcontracting is permitted, and the agency does not set a specific DBE participation goal for this purchase, though overall RTA DBE goals remain in effect. • Supplies: Four types of cleaning chemicals, each in 55‑gallon drums, with specific dilution ratios (20:1, 10:1, 128:1, 32:1). • Procurement method: Competitive sealed bid (Invitation for Bid) with electronic submission via Procureware. • Requirements: Buy‑America certification, non‑collusion affidavit, insurance certificates, and DBE documentation (optional). • Delivery & acceptance: Goods must be delivered to RTA’s New Orleans site within 30 days; RTA conducts inspection within 7 days and may require replacement of non‑conforming items. • Timeline: IFB posted Dec 9 2025, questions due Jan 6 2026 2 PM, bid submission due Jan 6 2026 2 PM, bid opening same day.