Orange County Transportation Authority

Welcome to the OCTA Small Business Workshop

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OCTAs Mission Statement

To enhance the quality of life in Orange County by delivering safer, faster and more efficient transportation solutions.

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OCTA Programs and Services

Measure M
Bus operations Freeway construction and maintenance Streets and roads projects Metrolink

Motorist Services
OC Taxi Administration Program 91 Toll Road

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OCTA Procurement
Contracts Administration and Materials Management - CAMM

Buys goods/materials and services.

In FY 2010 OCTA awarded approximately
$417 million in goods, professional

services, capital and in fixed assets

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What Do We Buy?
Professional services Architectural & Engineering services

Construction (Public Works)

Equipment: buses, replacement parts, and computers

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Procurement Processes
Informal: $2,500 to $50,000 Formal: more than $50,000

Micro purchases: less than $2,500

Non-competitive procedures

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Procurement Types
Invitation For Bid (IFB)
low bid

Request for Proposal (RFP)

negotiated procurement

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IFB
Public bid opening of sealed bids Awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder
Responsive bid includes:
complete bid forms bid conforms to specifications meets bond, licensing & insurance requirements meets Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal, if applicable

Responsible bidder:
quality, fitness, and capacity to perform work

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RFP
Negotiated process used for:
Architectural and engineering services Professional services

Award based on various criteria including cost

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Winning Proposals Are. . .

Received on time Complete and responsive to RFP Creative, not canned material Proposals follows requirements asked for in technical proposal Brief, but complete

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Why Register On CAMMnet?

www.octa.net/cammnet Receive e-mails of solicitations, addenda, and award notification Submit bids online View your vendor profile Update your vendor profile Learn about upcoming procurements and training sessions

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Tools to Market Your Firm

Vendor Orientation Program Meet the CA Program Meet the Project Manager Ask For a Debriefing Vendor Workshops/Conferences

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Vendor Orientation Program

Monthly meeting Learn about OCTAs Procurement process Opportunity to meet with procurement staff as well as network with firms

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Meet The CA Program

Bimonthly Program One-on-One meeting with a CA/Buyer Opportunity to Discuss Firms Product or Service

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Meet With Project Managers

Before Solicitation is released Ask about the Project - Issues, Concerns, Stakeholders - If Possible, Visit the Site Correlate the Services or Products Your Firm Offers to the Project

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Ask For A Debriefing

Review Strengths and Weaknesses of Proposal with the CA and PM Review Winning Proposal

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Vendor Workshops/Conferences
Attend Regional Conferences Exhibit Your Firms Products/Services