C250202_PS_02-18-26_GMEDITS.docx

This interoffice memorandum concerns the procurement timeline for RFP 250202, an Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) initiative to select a qualified consultant for an OC Bus Customer Satisfaction Survey. The RFP will be issued on February 23, 2026, with a second public notice and written question deadline of March 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. OCTA will respond to written questions by March 4, 2026. Proposals are due March 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a pre-evaluation meeting at 3:30 p.m. the same day. The evaluation committee will review proposals on March 17, 2026, with interviews tentatively scheduled for March 24, 2026, pending committee determination of necessity. Best and final offers, if required, are due March 25, 2026, with contract execution targeted for March 31, 2026. The project term is one year.

The contract budget is $150,000 for the one-year term. Internal communications indicate discussion between the section manager and contract administrator regarding whether formal interviews would be conducted; while interviews are standard for formal procurements, they may be cancelled if the evaluation committee determines them unnecessary after initial proposal reviews. The memorandum requests confirmation of the timeline from relevant stakeholders and requires project manager concurrence prior to finalization.