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Agreement to Provide Assistance Administering the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
overview
Overview
On February 21, 2024, the Orange County Transportation Authority released a request for proposals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise consulting services. Proposals were received in accordance with the Orange County Transportation Authority’s procurement procedures for professional and technical services. Board of Directors’ approval is requested to execute an agreement for these services.
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Recommendation(s)
A. Approve the selection of Padilla & Associates, Inc. as the firm to provide assistance in administering the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program for the Orange County Transportation Authority.
B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No. C- 4-2046 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Padilla & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $990,000, for a four-year initial term with two, three-year option terms, to provide assistance in administering the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.