RFQ_260520_SOW.pdf

RFQ 260520

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK

MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS AND BANNERS

1.0 PURPOSE

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requires the services of a qualified Firm to manufacture and deliver miscellaneous signs, banners, decals, and related signage materials on an as-needed basis under a Contract.

The signs and banners furnished under this Contract will vary in size, dimensions, materials, colors, lettering, graphics, and construction. These products are used throughout OCTA facilities to communicate operational, safety, regulatory, informational, and wayfinding information to OCTA employees, contractors, vendors, visitors, and the public.

The Firm shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, packaging, transportation, and incidentals necessary to manufacture and deliver the requested products in accordance with this Scope of Work and the Price Summary Sheet.

2.0 FIRM REQUIREMENTS:

2.1 General Requirements

The Firm shall fabricate all signs and banners within its own facilities unless prior written approval is obtained from OCTA to subcontract a portion of the work.

2.2 Manufacturing Capabilities

The Firm shall be capable of producing signs and banners using a variety of materials, including aluminum, plastic, vinyl, PVC, reflective sheeting, decals, and other materials identified in the Price Summary Sheet.

2.3 Artwork and Proofs

OCTA will provide artwork, wording, logos, layouts, dimensions, or other production information, as applicable. Prior to manufacturing, the Firm shall provide an electronic or printed proof showing the proposed layout, dimensions, materials, colors, lettering, graphics, and other applicable production details for OCTA review and approval prior to fabrication. Production shall not begin until OCTA has approved the proof.

2.4 Inspection

OCTA reserves the right to inspect materials and work in progress at the Firm's facility during normal business hours. OCTA also reserves the right to inspect finished products prior to shipment or upon delivery to verify compliance with Contract requirements.

2.5 Production and Delivery

Unless otherwise authorized by OCTA, completed orders shall be manufactured and delivered within two (2) weeks after receipt of an authorized order and OCTA approval of the final proof. When requested by OCTA, the Firm shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate expedited orders.

2.6 Will Call Service

The Firm shall maintain a facility located within fifty (50) miles of OCTA Headquarters that is capable of providing Will Call pickup service upon request.

2.7 Order Quantities

There shall be no minimum or maximum order quantity requirements. Orders may consist of individual signs, banners, decals, or multiple products of varying types.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

All products furnished under this Contract shall be new and free from defects in material and workmanship. Used, refurbished, reconditioned, or obsolete materials shall not be accepted. Products of the same type furnished under this Contract shall be consistent in material, appearance, and quality.

3.2 Materials

Signs and banners shall be fabricated using the types, dimensions, and materials specified by OCTA in the Price Summary Sheet or as otherwise identified on the authorized order. All materials shall be suitable for their intended application and capable of withstanding normal environmental conditions applicable to their use.

3.3 Aluminum Signs

Unless otherwise specified by OCTA, aluminum signs shall typically be fabricated from 0.125-inch aluminum unless otherwise specified by OCTA. Other material thicknesses identified in the Price Summary Sheet may also be required depending on the application.

3.4 Reflective Sheeting

Where reflective signs are required, the Firm shall utilize 3M High Intensity

Prismatic Reflective Sheeting or an OCTA-approved equivalent. The sign substrate shall be properly prepared to ensure long-term adhesion and durability of the reflective sheeting.

3.5 Fabrication Standards

Metal panels shall be accurately cut and free from burrs, warping, dents, sharp edges, or other manufacturing defects. Finished signs and banners shall have smooth, flat surfaces free of scratches, bubbles, wrinkles, discoloration, or other objectionable defects. Lettering, graphics, and images shall be clean, sharp, properly aligned, and permanently bonded to the finished product.

3.6 Quality

The Firm shall maintain quality control procedures to ensure all products conform to the approved proof and Contract requirements. Products determined by OCTA to be defective, damaged, or not manufactured in accordance with the approved proof or Contract requirements shall be replaced at no additional cost to OCTA.

4.0 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

Deliveries shall be made during OCTA's normal business hours unless otherwise authorized by OCTA. Signs and banners shall be packaged to prevent damage during shipment. Each shipment shall include a packing slip identifying the purchase order number, delivery location, and quantities shipped.

Products may be delivered to one or more of the following OCTA facilities, or other locations identified in the authorized order:

Santa Ana Base 4301 W MacArthur Boulevard Santa Ana, CA 92704

Garden Grove Base 11790 Cardinal Circle Garden Grove, CA 92843

Anaheim Base 1717 E Via Burton Road Anaheim, CA 92806

Irvine Sand Canyon Base 14736 Sand Canyon Road Irvine, CA 92618

Irvine Construction Circle Base 16281 Construction Circle West Irvine, CA 92606

OC Streetcar Maintenance Storage Facility 2008 W 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92703