250180_PS.pdf

This is an interoffice memorandum from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) outlining the procurement timeline for RFP 250180, an Operator Assault Prevention Program Assessment. The RFP was issued on February 11, 2026, with a Pre-Proposal Conference scheduled for February 11 and February 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 09. Written questions from proposers were due February 18, 2026, with responses provided to proposers by February 19, 2026. Proposals were due February 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a pre-evaluation meeting on March 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The evaluation committee was scheduled to review proposals on March 11, 2026, with interviews conducted on March 25, 2026. Contract execution was anticipated by April 30, 2026.

The project budget is $125,000 for a six-month term utilizing Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds. The procurement seeks qualified consultants to develop a comprehensive operator assault prevention program assessment. The memorandum was prepared by Senior Contract Administrator Michael Cardozo for Department Manager Melissa Mungia of Scheduling and Bus Operations Support, requesting her review and approval of the proposed timeline as of January 28, 2026.