Test and Operation Gases for CNG Buses and Facilities

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking qualified contractors to supply test and operation gases (primarily compressed natural gas) for its CNG bus fleet and related facilities for an initial two‑year term. The contract value is capped at $100,000 and will be awarded on a lowest‑responsive‑bid basis. Bids must be submitted electronically via OCTA’s OpenGov Procurement portal by 11:00 a.m. on October 27, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by October 8, 2026. Deliveries are to be made to OCTA facilities in Garden Grove and Santa Ana, CA, with all shipments FOB destination and the contractor responsible for packaging, labeling, and compliance with hazardous‑material regulations. The award will be a lump‑sum contract, with a one‑year warranty on supplied gases and the possibility of contract extension after the initial term. • Scope: Supply of test and operation gases for CNG buses and facilities (e.g., fuel, calibration gases). • Contract value: $100,000 (two‑year term). • Submission deadline: 11:00 a.m., Oct 27, 2026 (electronic). • Question deadline: Oct 8, 2026 (5 pm). • Delivery locations: Garden Grove, CA and Santa Ana, CA. • Mandatory warranty: 1‑year after acceptance. • Required certifications: CAL‑OSHA SDS, compliance with VOC rules, and small‑business subcontracting encouragement.