Vendor Managed Inventory Services

Overview

Transportation, Fleet & Logistics

Saint Petersburg, Florida, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: May 7th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Petersburg government seeks a vendor to deliver managed inventory services, including advanced tracking, supply forecasting, and efficient invoicing.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide original equipment manufactured or approved equal parts
Must maintain insurance with a minimum AM Best rating of A - Excellent: FSC VII
Must comply with federal transit law and FTA requirements
Must implement a drug-free workplace program
Must register with and use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system
Must be able to provide inventory replenishment within 24 to 48 hours of receipt of order
Must provide advanced reporting and real-time dashboard metrics
Must provide a dedicated email address for PSTA communications
Must have an escalation documentation process for incidents

BUDGET

Estimate

$1,800,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Pre-proposal conference: April 9th, 2026

Submission deadline: May 7th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 30th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Petersburg, Florida, is seeking a partner to provide comprehensive vendor managed inventory (VMI) services. The scope includes the integration of advanced supply chain processes, implementation of inventory replenishment practices, and ensuring the timely receipt of necessary parts.

The selected vendor may employ digital barcoding technologies to facilitate inventory tracking and enhance management processes. Real-time, detailed reporting metrics in the form of a dashboard are required to monitor inventory status and usage. The provider should demonstrate the ability to procure, analyze, and significantly reduce excess or obsolete inventory.

Further responsibilities encompass issuing seamless invoicing with required documentation such as proof of delivery and usage reports, maintaining up-to-date inventory reports for distribution centers and storeroom locations, and delivering monthly purchasing forecasts to the agency. These forecasts must detail lead times, expected costs, and breakdowns by week, month, and year.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.