C250166_Email_RM_Insurance_Approval_12-30-25.pdf

This is an email exchange between Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) staff members regarding insurance approval for RFP 250166, "Grants Administration Consultant Support." On December 30, 2025, Rhea Aninzo submitted an insurance approval request memo to Regie Peaslee, Senior Claims Representative in Risk Management, for review. The request included the scope of work and noted that no certifications are required of the firms submitting proposals. Peaslee reviewed the insurance language and coverages and approved them to proceed with the solicitation.

The underlying grants administration consultant support opportunity is budgeted at $250,000 for a two-year term with OCTA in California. The services will be provided on an as-needed basis by qualified consultants. The insurance requirements have been approved by OCTA's Risk Management division, clearing the way for the RFP to move forward without additional insurance-related modifications.