RE__RFQ_250433_-_Bottled_Water_and_Dispenser_R001517_-_Safety_Spec_Level_1_approval.pdf

This is an email correspondence regarding safety specification approval for a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in California. The email chain documents the final approval process for RFQ 250433 concerning bottled water and dispenser rental services. On August 5, 2026, Dara Doeum, Contracts Administrator at OCTA, submitted a Level 1 Safety Specification to Erik Earnest, Construction Safety Specialist Principal, for review and confirmation. Earnest approved the Level 1 safety specification on the same date, clearing the way for the procurement to proceed. The underlying RFQ solicits quotes for five-gallon bottled water and dispenser rental services on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed usage, with a budget of $21,600.00 for an initial three-year term plus two one-year renewal options.

The solicitation requires all firms to certify compliance with 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. Written questions or clarifications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on August 26, 2026, with responses to be issued by written addendum no later than September 1, 2026. The award will be made on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible firm. All successful firms must comply with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in Exhibit C, the Orange County Transportation Authority General Provisions.