250422_Correspondence_Level_1_Safety.pdf

This is internal correspondence from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regarding specifications for a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for OC Access service coupon books. On June 19, 2026, Evan Edwards, a Buyer in Contracts Administration and Materials Management, sought confirmation from Erik Earnest that Level 1 safety specifications are applicable to the scope of work for delivering printed OC Access coupon books to the OCTA administrative building. Erik Earnest confirmed that Level 1 specifications are indeed applicable. The RFQ is structured as an as-needed purchase with no guaranteed usage over a four-year term. Questions or clarifications regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing no later than 2:00 PM on June 29, 2026, with the Authority providing written responses by July 1, 2026. An award will be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible firm on a lump sum basis.

The budget allocated for this four-year contract is $40,000.00. By submitting a quote, firms certify compliance with all Ukraine/Russia-related economic sanctions imposed by the State of California and the United States Government, including Presidential Executive Orders 13660, 13661, 13662, 13685, and 14065. All awarded firms must comply with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations, and firms agree to the terms and conditions outlined in Exhibit E, the "Orange County Transportation Authority General Provisions." The procurement may result in an award without further discussion with bidders.