Apple iPad Mini LTE Tablets for SPARE Solution for Paratransit Fleet

The Orange County Transportation Authority is requesting bids on Apple iPad Mini LTE Tablets (A17 Pro or most current version) with Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB for the SPARE paratransit fleet solution under IFB 260569, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. — a hard deadline that has already passed as of today's date. A DBE participation goal applies on a project-by-project basis; the specific goal percentage for this solicitation is not identified in the materials provided.

Bidders must be authorized Apple resellers certified to provide products to California and local state agencies and must submit proof of reseller authorization. Unauthorized resellers will be deemed non-responsive and rejected. The procurement involves approximately 278 units on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum or maximum usage over a twelve-month blanket purchase order term. Pricing must be quoted on a firm-fixed unit price basis with all freight costs included as F.O.B. destination. Small business subcontracting is encouraged.

The total project budget is $224,359. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; the Authority reserves the right to award to a single bidder or apportion requirements among multiple bidders. Questions were due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bid opening occurs at OCTA's Administration Office, 600 South Main Street, Orange, California, with teleconference participation available. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of any addenda and hold pricing firm for 120 calendar days after bid close. Required submissions include the Status of Past and Present Contracts Form, List of Subcontractors Form, DBE Participation Commitment Form with valid CUCP Certification IDs, Written Confirmation from each proposed DBE firm, a Bidders List, and project references demonstrating similar services provided within the past two years.