IFB___Procurement_Schedule.doc

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Procurement Schedule document for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in California. The Authority seeks authorized resellers to provide HPE GreenLake for Wireless Networking (NaaS) on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed usage. The contract term runs for three years, effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029. The procurement schedule outlines key milestones including the release of the IFB, the bidders' conference, the deadline for submitting questions, the bid response due date, and the anticipated award date. Prospective bidders are required to attend or review the bidders' conference materials, submit their bids by the specified deadline, and comply with all outlined procurement procedures and requirements.

The total budget allocated for this three-year contract is $450,569. Pricing terms, payment structures, and any set-asides or special requirements are established within the procurement documentation. The contract is funded through OCTA's operating budget, and pricing will be evaluated based on the cost-effectiveness of the proposed HPE GreenLake for Wireless Networking solution. All authorized resellers meeting OCTA's qualification criteria are eligible to bid. This procurement represents OCTA's effort to modernize its wireless networking infrastructure through a consumption-based model that provides flexibility without committing to minimum usage levels.