Request for Quote (RFQ) PhishFirewall Enterprise

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requests quotes from authorized PhishFirewall resellers to provide Phish Security Awareness Training and Phishing Simulation for one thousand one hundred (1,100) users. The budget for this effort is $17,120.00 for a one (1)-year term.

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 via OpenGov no later than 11:00 a.m., July 17, 2026. OCTA will respond to all written questions by issuing a written addendum no later than July 22, 2026.

By submitting a quote, Firm agrees to the terms and conditions as stated in Exhibit A, OCTA General Provisions.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 250450
• Department: F&A-IS Administration
• Department Head: Lloyd Sullivan (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-24T18:00:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Summary —

  The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requests quotes from authorized PhishFirewall resellers to provide Phish Security Awareness Training and Phishing Simulation for one thousand one hundred (1,100) users. The budget for this effort is $17,120.00 for a one (1)-year term.

  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 via OpenGov no later than 11:00 a.m., July 17, 2026. OCTA will respond to all written questions by issuing a written addendum no later than July 22, 2026.

  By submitting a quote, Firm agrees to the terms and conditions as stated in Exhibit A, OCTA General Provisions.

• Important Instructions for Electronic Submittals —

  The Orange County Transportation Authority, CA is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

• Timeline —

  Release Project Date:	July 21, 2026
  Question Submission Deadline:	July 24, 2026, 11:00am
  Question Response Deadline:	July 29, 2026, 5:00pm
  Proposal Submission Deadline:	August 3, 2026, 11:00am

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

  Please see the Attachments section for specifications and attachments.

• Project Contact —

  Samantha Shaw

  Cybersecurity Risk Manager

  600 S. Main St

  Orange, CA 92868

  Email: sshaw@octa.net

  Phone: (714) 560-5093

• Procurement Contact —

  Anne Marie Tran

  Procurement Intern

  600 South Main Street

  Orange, CA 92863

  Email: amarietran@octa.net

  Phone: (714) 560-5399

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) —

  Please confirm

• 1 acknowledge receipt of RFQ 250450 (required) —

  Please confirm

• Reseller Certificate (required) —

  Please upload proof of reseller certificate.

  All bidders must be authorized resellers to provide PhishFirewall Inc. cybersecurity products and services and must include proof confirming its authorization to provide PhishFirewall Enterprise. Autonomous Security Awareness Training and Phishing Simulation for a one (1)-year term in their bid submittal.

  Unauthorized resellers shall be deemed "non-responsive" and will not be considered for award 

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