Big Bus Parts - Misc

Requested Work

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking bids for the supply of various Big Bus Parts as described in this solicitation. The goods must be provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), an authorized dealer, approved reseller, subcontractor, or an agent authorized by the OEM. Bidders are required to: - Provide their best price for the listed parts - Include warranty terms and specify the start of warranty - Indicate lead time for delivery - Ensure all freight and delivery costs are included in the quoted price Who is Requesting: This solicitation is issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).

Background

OCTA intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with available inventory. The award of items may be split among multiple bidders to achieve the best overall benefit for OCTA. Warranty terms may influence the award decision.

Contract Requirements

- Bidders must state the manufacturer's name and complete the warranty section, including the start of warranty checkbox. - Brand names and model numbers are used to identify the required standard; if not stated, the line item may be deemed non-responsive. - If bidding an alternative brand, it must be an OCTA approved equal prior to bidding. Approved equals must be pre-approved by submitting technical data with an Approved Equal Form. OCTA will review and test the data, and if accepted, the part may be used in future solicitations. - The burden of proof for equality, substitutability, and compatibility of proposed alternates or equals lies with the bidder, who must provide all necessary information at no cost to OCTA. - OCTA is the sole judge regarding the equality and substitutability of alternate products.

Instructions on Submission

Bidders must ensure all required information is provided, including manufacturer's name, warranty details, and, if applicable, documentation for approved equals. Failure to provide complete information may result in a non-responsive bid.