Request for Quote (RFQ) - Bottled Water Delivery

The Orange County Transportation Authority requests quotes for Bottled Drinking Water and Dispensers. The budget for this effort is $52,000 for a two (2)-year term effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028

Please note that by submitting a Quote, Firm certifies that it is not subject to any Ukraine/Russia-related economic sanctions imposed by the State of California or the United States Government including, but not limited to, Presidential Executive Order Nos. 13660, 13661, 13662, 13685, and 14065. Any individual or entity that is the subject of any Ukraine/Russia-related economic sanction is not eligible to submit a Quote. In submitting a Quote, all Firms agree to comply with all economic sanctions imposed by the State or U.S. Government.

Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted in writing no later than 4:00 p.m., June 24, 2026. The Authority will respond to all written questions by issuing a written addendum no later than June 25, 2026.

An award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible Firm and shall be on a lump sum basis.  By submitting a quote, Firm agrees to the terms and conditions as stated in Exhibit C, entitled “Orange County Transportation Authority General Provisions,” which by this reference incorporated herein.  Firms who do not bid on all line items in the Pricing Proposal shall be deemed “Non-Responsive” and will not be considered for award.

Firms should be aware that an award may be made without further discussion.

The successful Firm will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 250431
• Department: F&A-Contracts Administration and Materials Management
• Department Head: Pia Veesapen (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-06-24T23:00:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-06-25T23:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Summary —

  The Orange County Transportation Authority requests quotes for Bottled Drinking Water and Dispensers. The budget for this effort is $52,000 for a two (2)-year term effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028

  Please note that by submitting a Quote, Firm certifies that it is not subject to any Ukraine/Russia-related economic sanctions imposed by the State of California or the United States Government including, but not limited to, Presidential Executive Order Nos. 13660, 13661, 13662, 13685, and 14065. Any individual or entity that is the subject of any Ukraine/Russia-related economic sanction is not eligible to submit a Quote. In submitting a Quote, all Firms agree to comply with all economic sanctions imposed by the State or U.S. Government.

  Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted in writing no later than 4:00 p.m., June 24, 2026. The Authority will respond to all written questions by issuing a written addendum no later than June 25, 2026.

  An award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible Firm and shall be on a lump sum basis.  By submitting a quote, Firm agrees to the terms and conditions as stated in Exhibit C, entitled “Orange County Transportation Authority General Provisions,” which by this reference incorporated herein.  Firms who do not bid on all line items in the Pricing Proposal shall be deemed “Non-Responsive” and will not be considered for award.

  Firms should be aware that an award may be made without further discussion.

  The successful Firm will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations.

• Timeline —

  Release Project Date:	June 23, 2026
  Question Submission Deadline:	June 24, 2026, 4:00pm
  Question Response Deadline:	June 25, 2026, 4:00pm
  Proposal Submission Deadline:	June 26, 2026, 4:00pm

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

  Please see Exhibit A

• Project Contact —

  Christine Herrera

  Contracts Analyst

  600 S Main Street

  Orange, CA 92868

  Email: cherrera@octa.net

  Phone: (714) 560-5485

• Bottled Drinking Water and Dispensers —

  SOW

• Procurement Contact —

  Dara Doeum

  Contracts Administrator

  550 South Main Street

  Orange, CA 92863

  Email: ddoeum@octa.net

  Phone: (714) 560-5767

Submission Requirements

• Submit Pricing Response (required) —

  Confirm that your response including cost is attached.

• I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company. (required)
• Name and Title of Person Authorized to Bind Quote (required)
• This offer shall remain firm 120 days from the date of the quote (required)
• I acknowledge receipt of RFQ 250431 and all Addenda (required)
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