How to bid on bus replacement glass for King County

What King County is buying

King County is seeking firms to supply and deliver replacement glass and related materials for Metro transit buses. The glass must meet or exceed OEM standards for safety, fit, clarity, durability, and performance, and comply with applicable transportation safety requirements and other applicable regulations.

This is a supplies opportunity for vendors serving transit or vehicle-glass needs. The solicitation number is KC001682.

Deadline and submission timing

The solicitation was published October 7, 2026. Responses are due November 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit through the King County Oracle procurement portal before the deadline. Plan for enough time to complete registration and the portal submission; do not wait until the final minutes.

Who may be a good fit

This opportunity may suit firms that supply and deliver vehicle or transit-bus replacement glass and related materials. Vendors should be able to provide glass meeting the stated OEM performance standards and applicable safety requirements.

How to review and respond

Open the negotiation’s public abstract on the King County Oracle procurement portal. Viewing is public and does not require sign-in; allow the page time to load. Review the summary, lines, and listed documents. If the portal displays the abstracts list, search for negotiation KC001682.

To download documents or submit a response, register a free supplier account on the Oracle portal. Follow the solicitation’s response instructions and submit before the close date. The listed point of contact is Michael Makosala at [email protected].

Prepare a clear, responsive bid

Read the full solicitation documents and check each requested line, document, and submission instruction. Make sure your response clearly identifies the glass and related materials you can supply and explains how they meet the stated OEM and safety requirements.

Check that pricing, delivery details, and any required supporting information are consistent across your response. Confirm that the portal shows your submission as received before the deadline.