250139_PS_12-03-25.doc

This is a time schedule memorandum from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regarding Invitation for Bid (IFB) 250139 for Palo Alto Firewall and Panorama Annual Maintenance Renewal. The IFB will be issued on December 9, 2025, with a second public notice on December 15, 2025. Questions must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on December 16, 2025, with responses provided on December 17, 2025. Bids are due by 11:00 a.m. on December 23, 2025, and the purchase order is scheduled for execution on January 9, 2026. The solicitation period is intentionally compressed to two weeks due to expedited requirements. OCTA has requested an extension from Palo Alto to accommodate the aggressive timeline, accounting for holiday closures on December 25-26 and January 1-2. The contract term is one year, effective January 14, 2026 through January 13, 2027.

The budget allocated for this annual maintenance renewal is $153,379. The solicitation specifically targets authorized resellers of Palo Alto products. No information is provided regarding pricing terms, set-asides for small or disadvantaged businesses, incumbents, or specific funding sources. The expedited procurement schedule and prior extension request from the vendor indicate operational urgency in securing maintenance coverage before the January 14, 2026 effective date.