REQ_R001070_Req_Bottled_Drinking_Water.pdf

This is a Purchase Requisition document issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the replacement of an existing bottled drinking water and dispenser agreement. The request seeks quotes for bottled drinking water and dispensers for a two-year term commencing July 1, 2026, and concluding June 30, 2028. The procurement replaces existing agreement C-32713. Written questions or clarifications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on June 24, 2026, with responses to be issued via written addendum no later than June 25, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible firm on a lump sum basis. Bidders must submit pricing for all line items to be considered responsive; firms submitting partial bids will be deemed non-responsive and excluded from consideration.

The total authorized budget for this requisition is $52,000 for the two-year contract period. The budget allocation is divided between fiscal years 26-27 ($25,000) and 27-28 ($27,000), split equally between two cost centers (50% allocated to each). The procurement is not grant-funded and does not require departmental involvement beyond the stated project management. The successful firm must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations, as well as certify compliance with all Ukraine/Russia-related economic sanctions imposed by the State of California and the United States Government. The request was authorized on December 10, 2025, by V99999, with Project Manager Christine Herrera identified as the primary contact for inquiries.