This solicitation is for big bus parts. Bidders must be the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), an authorized dealer or reseller, a subcontractor, or an agent authorized by the OEM. Bidders are requested to provide their best price, warranty terms, and lead time. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder with available inventory. The award may be split between bidders. Best warranty terms may influence award results. All freight and delivery costs must be included in the bidder's price. Bidders must state the manufacturer's name and provide complete warranty information. Brand names and model numbers are for identification of requirements; bidding a brand other than requested requires pre-approval as an OCTA approved equal. The burden of proof for equality, substitutability, and compatibility of proposed alternates lies with the bidder. OCTA is the sole judge of equality. Bidders must provide a passthrough genuine new parts manufacturer and/or supplied parts warranty. OCTA has the right to verify authorized dealership status. Failure to comply with warranty requirements will result in returned merchandise at the bidder's expense. An emailed purchase order will follow award, and vendors must confirm receipt within 24 hours. Bidders must comply with guaranteed delivery due dates, or the purchase order may be canceled with reprocurement charges. The proposal submission deadline is March 20, 2026, at 12:00 AM.
The bid notice states that bidders must comply with guaranteed delivery due dates as specified for each line item awarded. Failure to meet these requirements may result in cancellation of the purchase order and reprocurement charges.
The bid notice states that bidders must provide their warranty terms and complete the warranty section, including the start of warranty checkbox. Bidders shall, in addition to their separate warranties and obligations, provide a passthrough genuine new parts manufacturer and/or supplied parts warranty. Bidder shall be responsible for both separate and passthrough warranties. Failure to comply with the stated warranty requirements will result in returned merchandise at the bidder’s expense.
The bid notice states that the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder with available inventory. The award of items identified on this solicitation may be split between bidders based upon the overall benefit to OCTA. Best warranty terms may influence award results.
To provide goods described in this solicitation, bidder must be the original equipment manufacturer, authorized dealer or approved reseller, subcontractor, agent authorized by the OEM. OCTA has the right to verify authorized dealership or distributorship status.
The bid notice states that failure to comply with the stated warranty requirements will result in returned merchandise at the bidder’s expense. Failure to meet guaranteed delivery due dates may result in cancellation of the purchase order and reprocurement charges.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
