A&E Services for Fire Suppression System & Fire Alarm

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (“SORTA”) is seeking architectural and engineering design services from a qualified vendor to modify and/or exchange the existing wet Fire Suppression System. SORTA's goal is to transition to a passive Mist System, which will cover a planned interior storage area for electric buses, in addition to a separate electric bus maintenance area located within the same facility.

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.