Request for Quotes (RFQ) OC Access Service Coupon Books

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) invites qualified firms to provide OC Access service coupon books on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed usage.  The budget for this effort is $40,000.00 for a four (4)-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 no later than 2:00pm on June 29th , 2026.

The Authority will respond to all written questions by issuing a written addendum no later than July 1st, 2026.

An award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible Firm and shall be on awarded lump sum basis.  By submitting a quote, Firm agrees to the terms and conditions as stated in Exhibit E, entitled “Orange County Transportation Authority General Provisions’ which by this reference incorporated herein.

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: 250422
• Department: F&A-Contracts Administration and Materials Management
• Department Head: Pia Veesapen (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-06-29T21:00:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-07-01T23:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Summary —

  The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) invites qualified firms to provide OC Access service coupon books on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed usage.  The budget for this effort is $40,000.00 for a four (4)-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 no later than 2:00pm on June 29th , 2026.

  The Authority will respond to all written questions by issuing a written addendum no later than July 1st, 2026.

  An award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible Firm and shall be on awarded lump sum basis.  By submitting a quote, Firm agrees to the terms and conditions as stated in Exhibit E, entitled “Orange County Transportation Authority General Provisions’ which by this reference incorporated herein.

  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.

• 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:	June 24, 2026
  Question Submission Deadline:	June 29, 2026, 2:00pm
  Question Response Deadline:	July 1, 2026, 4:00pm
  Proposal Submission Deadline:	July 8, 2026, 11:00am

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

  Please see the Attachments section for specifications and attachments.

• Project Contact —

  Evan Edwards

  Buyer

  600 South Main Street

  Orange, CA 92863

  Email: eedwards@octa.net

  Phone: (714) 560-5465

• Procurement Contact —

  Evan Edwards

  Buyer

  600 South Main Street

  Orange, CA 92863

  Email: eedwards@octa.net

  Phone: (714) 560-5465

Submission Requirements

• Submit Pricing Response (required) —

  Confirm that your response including cost is attached.

• Name and Title of Person Authorized to Bind Quote (required)
• 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)
• This offer shall remain firm for 120 days from the date of quote. (required)
• I acknowledge receipt of RFQ 250422 and all Addenda. (required)
• Upload File(s) —

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