Harbor Boulevard Connected Bus Pilot

The Harbor Boulevard Connected Bus Pilot is a California state-funded initiative led by the Orange County Transportation Authority to enhance transit efficiency and pedestrian safety along a 12-mile corridor of Harbor Boulevard, serving 60 signalized intersections and key bus routes including OC Rapid 543 and Route 43. The project focuses on optimizing existing infrastructure without major roadway reconstruction by upgrading traffic signal controllers, installing countdown pedestrian signals, and modernizing digital signage at bus stops to reduce delays and improve on-time performance. All work will occur within the existing right-of-way in Orange County, California, with inspections and acceptance expected at the project sites. The initiative was posted as a forecast on January 23, 2026, with a submission deadline of November 9, 2026, and is governed under California’s Environmental Quality Act through a Class 2 Categorical Exemption, avoiding the need for extensive environmental review. The project does not include a formal contract number, pricing details, or federally mandated clauses, indicating it is a state-level procurement. No federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses, contract type definitions, or detailed cost estimates are provided, and the documentation lacks standard contractual elements such as delivery schedules, FOB terms, payment office details, invoicing protocols, or designated contracting officer representatives. The only identified point of contact is Dan Phu, Director of Planning and Analysis at OCTA, who serves as the lead agency representative. Submissions require a completed application form, a certified document of exemption finding, and may include an attached map, all to be mailed to either the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento or the County Clerk’s office in Santa Ana. There are no specified size status requirements, socioeconomic set-asides, unique entity IDs, or affirmative certifications required from offerors. The absence of formal contract structure, line-item pricing, or performance metrics suggests this is an early-stage planning and environmental compliance notice rather than a fully executed procurement document.