Subject
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Agreement for Payment Processing Services to Support the OC Bus Fare Collection Systems
overview
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority is in the process of implementing a modern fare collection system for OC Bus service through the Rider Validation System. To ensure seamless operation and an enhanced payment experience, the Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking to secure payment processing services that will support the Rider Validation System across multiple sales channels, including ticket office terminals, mobile sales devices, mobile applications, and institutional website portals.
recommendation
Recommendation(s)
A. Approve the selection of Elavon Inc., as the firm to provide payment processing services for the fare collection system for the Orange County Transportation Authority’s fixed-route bus system.
B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No. C42563 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Elavon, Inc., in the amount of $617,728, for a two-and-a- half-year initial term with two, two-year option-terms to provide payment processing services for the fare collection system for the Orange County Transportation Authority’s fixed-route bus system.