C250310_Confirmed_No_DBE_Goal_05-14-26.pdf

This is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal Confirmation document issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the Ridership Program Consulting Services contract opportunity. The document confirms that no DBE goal has been established for this procurement, which is funded through Federal Transit Administration (FTA) resources. The contract solicitation seeks qualified consulting firms to provide services supporting OCTA's Rideshare Program, with a total budget of $380,000 over a two-year contract term.

The absence of a DBE goal for this particular procurement means that while DBE participation is encouraged, no specific percentage target or mandatory set-aside has been established for disadvantaged business enterprises. This determination was made on May 14, 2026, and applies to the full scope of the consulting services contract. Bidders should note that although no formal DBE goal exists, the project remains subject to applicable FTA requirements and regulations governing federal transit funding, and standard contracting procedures will apply to the selection and award of the consulting services contract.