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File #: 24-5464   
Type: Orange County Transit District Item Status: Reported to Board - Regular
File created: 1/25/2024 In control: Transit Committee
On agenda: 4/11/2024 Final action:
Title: Award the Purchase of Driver Protection Systems
Sponsors: Cliff Thorne, Johnny Dunning, Jr.
Attachments: 1. Transmittal, 2. Staff Report, 3. Presentation

Subject

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Award the Purchase of Driver Protection Systems

overview

Overview

On November 27, 2023, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved the release of an invitation for bids for driver protection systems to be installed as a retrofit in the fixed-route bus fleet. Bids were received in accordance with procurement guidelines for a fixed asset procurement. Board of Directors’ approval is requested to purchase up to 204 driver protection systems to enhance coach operator safety.

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Recommendation

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No. C-3-2843 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Complete Coach Works, in the amount of $2,081,120 for the purchase of up to 204 driver protection systems for fixed-route buses.