About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Orange County Fire Authority requests bids to establish a master agreement for the purchase of iPad accessories, specifically iPort Connect Pro Cases for 10th generation iPads, iPort Connect Rugged Oversleeves, and iPort Connect Pro Vesa Stations. Eligibility is limited to onshore United States organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. Bidders must submit electronic Bid Response Forms through the PlanetBids online procurement portal no later than 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Prospective suppliers must direct all questions through the PlanetBids Q&A Module before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The buyer will evaluate respondents to select a responsive and responsible contractor offering the best pricing and value. Contract pricing must remain firm for at least one year and include all insurance, warranty, and transportation costs.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Orange County Fire Authority
- Solicitation No.
- RO2809
Scope of work
- iPort Connect Pro Case iPad A16 BK; for iPad 10th Gen (Part Number 72340, Qty 300)
- iPort Connect Rugged Oversleeve (Part Number 72423, Qty 300)
- iPort Connect Pro Vesa Station (Part Number 72357, Qty 300)
- Provide estimated lead time for delivery of equipment
- Ship complete order F.O.B Destination to OCFA Service Center Receiving
- Accept returns of new, unused items
- Provide written notification of back orders and estimated delivery dates
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness | Not specified |
| Responsibility | Not specified |
| Price, quality of product, life cycle cost, maintenance, and warranty | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Authorized and/or certified retailer of the specified items
- Principal and named subcontractors are not debarred, suspended, or excluded by the United States Government
- Financial resources sufficient to ensure performance of the contract
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Response Forms
- Manufacturer name and manufacturer part numbers entered on PlanetBids Line Items tab
- Documentation substantiating equality for any proposed equivalent alternative item
- Company Information Questionnaire
- Party Disclosure Form (if applicable)
- Participant Disclosure Form (if applicable)
Key dates
- Invitation for Bid Issue Date
- November 5, 2026
- Final Day to Submit Questions
- November 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Deadline to Submit Bid Response
- November 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PlanetBids
- Instructions
- Submitted online through OCFA's electronic procurement system, PlanetBids. Facsimile or electronic mail bids shall not be considered. Enter manufacturer's name and part numbers on the Line Items tab.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Orange County Fire Authority Service Center Receiving, 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine, CA 92602
- Insurance and bonding
- Contractors who will drive on OCFA property must maintain Business Automobile Liability Insurance covering owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles for bodily injury and property damage, and deliver certificates of insurance concurrently with contract execution.