Work With TARTA

Open Procurements

TARTA uses OpenGov, a procurement platform designed to ensure transparency, fairness, and clear communication.

Vendors are encouraged to Subscribe to stay updated on bidding opportunities and streamline participation.

How Do I Register to do Business with TARTA?

To register to do business with TARTA, please fill out the TARTA Vendor Registration form below and request a vendor packet from Andrea Sharp or call 419-245-5229.

Quotation and approval processes vary slightly depending on purchase orders for inventory, non-inventory, or a requisition for services performed. Specific details for each project/item are available and will—in most cases—require quotes from multiple sources.

Once the appropriate number of quotes are obtained, they will be internally routed through the TARTA review and selection process. Once the vendor is selected, the paperwork will be processed internally for approval. Upon approval, the TARTA Purchasing Team will contact you with a purchase order number with the approved amount, or send an electronic copy of the approved purchase order or requisition. Only TARTA’s Purchasing Team can authorize services and/or supplies ordered.

Supportive Documents on doing business with TARTA:

Doing Business with TARTA
Growing Your Business Information Packet (updated 10-23-23)
Protest Policy and Procedure
Federal Clauses

TARTA Vendor Registration

Register your business by filling out the TARTA Vendor Registration form below. Once complete, please request a vendor packet from Andrea Sharp or call 419-245-5229. Vendors are encouraged to Subscribe to TARTA via OpenGov to stay updated on bidding opportunities and streamline participation.

Legal Name of Business *

Other Business Names

Website Address

Company Phone Number *

Federal Tax ID *

Company Fax Number

Street Address *

Street Address Line 2

City *

Zip *

Separate Mailing Address *

No

Yes

Mailing Address *

Mailing Address Line 2

Mailing City *

Mailing Zip *

Separate Billing Address *

No

Yes

Billing Address *

Billing Address Line 2

Billing City *

Billing Zip *

Description of Services Provided *

Relevant NAICS Codes

SAM (System of Award Management) Registration Number

DUNS Number (Dun & Bradstreet)

Attach W-9 Form *

First Name *

Last Name *

Professional Title *

DBE Certification

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification

In accordance with 49 CRF Part 26, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority transitioned to the Unified Certification Program (UCP), which means that all DBE Certifications are synchronized with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for each state per the federal mandate. ODOT administers all of TARTAS’s DBE certifications, re-certifications and on-site visits. All certified DBE’s are maintained in a centralized database on the ODOT website and can be publicly accessed with limited information. Contact ODOT with any questions or comments about the Ohio UCP. Call 614-466-2878 or email DOT.SDBE@dot.ohio.gov.

Mailing Address:

Ohio Unified Certification Program
c/o Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Ohio Department of Transportation
1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43223

Local Business, DBE Questionnaire

TARTA defines DBE companies as for profit businesses that (i) Are at least 51% owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged, (ii) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it, (iii) Meet the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) size standard for each applicable NAICS code and do not exceed $23.98 million in gross annual receipts, and (iiii) Whose owners are U.S citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the U.S. a TARTA defines a local company as either maintaining their principal place of business within the TARTA service area or having at least 51% of their employees reside within the TARTA service area.

By this definition is your business Local? *

Yes

No

By this definition is your business a DBE? *

Yes

No

I hereby certify that the above DBE information provided is true and accurate. Submission of this form will serve as the official digital representation of my signature. *

Today's Date *

What is the DBE goal for TARTA?

The DBE goal for TARTA for the fiscal years 2024, 2025 and 2026 is 10.0%. The 2024-2026 DBE Program was approved by the TARTA Board on March 21, 2024.

2024 – 2026 DBE Program (updated 4-12-24)

What are DBE, MBE, and FBE? How Do I Learn More?

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation, DBE regulations, it is TARTA Policy to utilize ready, willing, and able disadvantaged and small businesses, and to use the best efforts possible to level the playing field in the marketplace by ensuring these firms have the opportunity to participate in the procurement process. Please visit the DBE Program page for more information.

What are NAICS Codes and Where Do I Find Them for My Company?

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS—pronounced “nakes”) was developed as the standard for use by federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data related to the business economy of the U.S. Visit the NAICS website to search for your codes.

SAM Registration

TARTA prefers its vendors have a SAM (System for Award Management) registration.

All vendors doing $25,000 annually or more with TARTA must have a SAM registration available at GovernmentContractRegistration.com or by calling 1-844-470-8802.

Important Links

Open Procurements

Procurement Portal Signup

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