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The Orange County Transportation Authority is soliciting proposals for the turnkey management and operation of OC ACCESS paratransit services, a project funded by the Federal Transit Administration. The selected contractor will be responsible for all aspects of service delivery, including personnel, reservations, scheduling, dispatching, data management, reporting, insurance, and the provision of vehicles for road supervision and driver relief. Services must be provided in strict accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable federal and state laws to ensure equitable transportation within a service area of approximately 475 square miles.
The contract is structured on a time and expense basis, utilizing a pricing model consisting of a fixed monthly rate and a Revenue Vehicle Hour rate. The primary term of the agreement runs through June 30, 2031, with potential option extensions through June 30, 2035. Evaluation of proposals is based on the qualifications of the firm, staffing and project organization, and cost competitiveness. The contractor is required to provide a performance bond and adhere to comprehensive health, safety, and environmental specifications, as well as specific labor standards and collective bargaining agreements associated with Teamsters Local 952.
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OCTA seeks a turnkey contractor for OC ACCESS paratransit services through June 2031.
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HighAI Summary for C260460 Addendum 03 Attachment A - Question and Answers: This document is Attachment A to Addendum No. 3 for RFP 260460. It contains a series of 11 questions and official responses from OCTA regarding the use of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), pricing structures, payment terms (Article 5), tier-based invoicing, and Revenue Vehicle Hour (RVH) definitions. It includes critical clarifications on subcontractor requirements and pricing sheet corrections.
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HighAI Summary for Exhibit 19 - OC ACCESS Fleet Information: Exhibit 19, attached to Addendum No. 3 of RFP 260460, provides detailed fleet specifications for OC ACCESS vehicles. It lists vehicle models, dimensions, engine types, and seating capacities for StarTrans cutaway buses and Ford Transits spanning model years 2020 through 2025.
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HighAI Summary for Exhibit 4 - Average Odometer Information: This document is Exhibit 4, part of Attachment A and Addendum No. 3. It provides detailed average odometer information for a fleet of vehicles for the period of June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The data includes fleet numbers, minimum and maximum odometer readings, average miles per day, and total miles for each vehicle.
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HighAI Summary for First Transit and Teamsters Local 952 Collective Bargaining Agreement: A collective bargaining agreement between First Transit (a subsidiary of Transdev) and Teamsters Local 952, effective from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. The document establishes terms and conditions of employment, including wages, hours of work, seniority, grievance procedures, and health benefits for vehicle operators in Irvine, CA. It is identified as Addendum No. 3, Attachment A, Exhibit 25.
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HighAI Summary for Level 3 HSE Specifications Exhibit D: Exhibit D, Level 3 Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Specifications, Revision 11 dated 5/21/2026. This document sets contractor HSE compliance requirements for engineering facility and capital projects, including regulatory compliance, incident notification and investigation, HSE representative qualifications and approval, on-site presence, responsibilities, and general safety provisions.
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HighAI Summary for OC ACCESS Fixed Rate Pricing Sheet: Orange County Transportation Authority OC ACCESS Primary Services Fixed Rate Pricing Sheet for fixed costs. The workbook includes instructions to enter pricing in highlighted cells and provides year-by-year pricing columns for Year 1 through option years. It breaks out cost categories such as direct labor wages, fringe benefits, employee taxes, depreciation, casualty/liability insurance, equipment, startup costs, fixed cost subtotals, and management fee/profit by operations, maintenance, and administration.
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HighAI Summary for OC Access Paratransit Services - Labor Code 1070 Wages and Fringe Benefits: Exhibit 23 of Addendum No. 3, detailing wages, fringe benefits, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) terms for OC Access Paratransit Services. It specifies compensation, health/vision/dental benefits, pension contributions, and leave policies for Operators, QA Supervisors, Clerks, Schedulers, and Dispatchers, including references to Teamsters Local #952 agreements.
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HighAI Summary for OC ACCESS Paratransit Services RFP: Request for Proposals (RFP 260460) issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for turnkey management and operation of OC ACCESS paratransit services. The project is funded by the Federal Transit Administration. Key dates include an issue date of September 28, 2026, and a proposal submission deadline of December 2, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal.
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HighAI Summary for OC ACCESS Paratransit Services RFP: Request for Proposals (RFP 260460) issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) on September 28, 2026, for turnkey management and operation of OC ACCESS paratransit services. The project is FTA-funded and includes requirements for personnel, dispatching, and vehicle management. Proposals are due electronically by November 5, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for OC ACCESS Paratransit Services RFP: Request for Proposals (RFP) for OC ACCESS Paratransit Services issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority on September 28, 2026. It solicits proposals from qualified contractors for turnkey management and operation of paratransit services, including reservations, scheduling, dispatching, staffing, vehicles, insurance, data reporting, and administrative systems. The document includes key dates, pre-proposal conference and job walk details, submission instructions through OpenGov, addenda requirements, sanctions language, and contact information. Proposal deadline is November 5, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for OC ACCESS Paratransit Services RFP: Request for Proposals (RFP 260460) issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) on September 28, 2026, for turnkey management and operation of OC ACCESS paratransit services. The scope includes personnel, scheduling, dispatching, data management, and vehicle requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by December 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm. This is a Federal Transit Administration funded project.
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HighAI Summary for OC ACCESS Paratransit Services RFP: Request for Proposals (RFP 260460) issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) on September 28, 2026, for turnkey management and operation of OC ACCESS paratransit services. The project is FTA-funded and includes requirements for personnel, dispatching, and vehicle management. Proposals are due electronically by November 5, 2026.
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HighAI Summary for OC ACCESS Primary Services - Revised Price Summary Sheet: A fixed rate pricing template for OC ACCESS Primary Services provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority. The document outlines a detailed cost structure for fixed costs, including management and oversight, fringe benefits, employee taxes, depreciation, insurance, equipment, and startup costs across a multi-year period (Year 1 through Option 2 Year 2), covering the timeframe from 2027 to 2035.
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HighAI Summary for OC ACCESS Service Scope of Work: Exhibit A Scope of Work for OC ACCESS service, outlining requirements for management, operations, maintenance, contractor staff, training, reporting, billing, regulations, and transition responsibilities. It includes an overview of ADA complementary paratransit service, authority and contractor roles, and a table of contents for sections covering delivery, performance standards, facilities, and other operational requirements.
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HighAI Summary for OCTA RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 15 - Supplemental Trips: This document is Exhibit 15, attached to Addendum No. 3 of RFP 260460 for the Orange County Transportation Authority. It provides projected supplemental trip data for fiscal years 2024 through 2035, serving as a technical data attachment for the procurement.
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HighAI Summary for OCTA RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 3 - Liquidated Damages: This document is Exhibit 3 of Addendum No. 3 for RFP 260460 issued by the Orange County Transportation Authority. It provides a detailed schedule of liquidated damages for Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026, broken down by month, with annual totals ranging from $863,500 to $941,300.
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HighAI Summary for OCTA RFP 260460 Exhibit 11 - Liquidated Damages: This document is Exhibit 11, attached to Addendum No. 3 of RFP 260460 for the Orange County Transportation Authority. It details the liquidated damages schedule for Item 72 across Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026, providing monthly monetary values and annual totals.
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HighAI Summary for OCTA RFP 260460 Exhibit 13 - Monthly Invoices: Exhibit 13 of RFP 260460 (Addendum No. 3) for the Orange County Transportation Authority. The document provides a detailed schedule of monthly invoice paid amounts after retained cash fare for Fiscal Year 2026, totaling $50,658,145.21.
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HighAI Summary for Q3_Q147_Exhibit_1_Revised Agreement Articles: Addendum No. 3, Exhibit 1 contains revised agreement articles regarding the term of agreement and payment terms. It specifies a primary term through June 30, 2031, with two optional 24-month extensions. It also details the payment structure, including fixed monthly rates, revenue vehicle hour rates, invoicing requirements, and performance-based penalties.
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HighAI Summary for Q63 Exhibit 9 - Run Schedule: This document is a detailed run schedule (Exhibit 9) dated July 1, 2026. It contains technical operational data including run numbers, bus and badge IDs, booking and client IDs, pickup/drop-off times, odometer readings, and specific geographic coordinates and addresses for transport services.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 10 - 24 Month Operating Data: This document is Exhibit 10, attached to Addendum No. 3 of RFP 260460. It provides detailed monthly operating data for OC Access covering the period from July 2024 through June 2026 (FY2025 and FY2026). The data includes metrics such as scheduled and completed passenger trips, contractor hours and miles, gate hours/miles, no-shows, cancellations, missed trips, and average trip lengths.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 12 - Operations Call Center Report: Exhibit 12 of Addendum 3 for RFP 260460, providing a 12-month hourly profile of call center operations for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The document contains critical technical data including average inbound/outbound calls, abandoned calls, average time to answer, longest wait times, and average handle times per hour of the day.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 14 - Revenue Vehicle Hours: This document is Exhibit 14, attached to Addendum No. 3 of RFP 260460 for the Orange County Transportation Authority. It provides a detailed table of historical (FY 2024-2026) and projected (FY 2028-2035) Revenue Vehicle Hours (RVH), categorized by Primary and Supplemental service levels.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 17 - Vehicle Reporting Data: Exhibit 17 attached to Addendum No. 3 for RFP 260460, detailing FY2026 reporting data for primary and supplemental peak vehicle counts and corresponding peak hour windows for each day of the week.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 21 - Hourly Trip Distribution: Exhibit 21, provided as Attachment A to Addendum No. 3 for RFP 260460, details the hourly trip distribution for primary and subcontracted services for September 2025, broken down by weekday (Wednesday) and Saturday pickup hours.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 30 - First Floor Plan Maintenance & Operations Building: This document is Exhibit 30, attached to Addendum No. 3 of RFP 260460. It provides the first floor plan for the Maintenance & Operations Building, specifically detailing the shop and storage areas.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 31 - Projected Trips: Exhibit 31 attached to Addendum No. 3 for RFP 260460 (Item 184) from the Orange County Transportation Authority. The document provides a data table of projected primary, supplemental, and total trips for the fiscal years 2028 through 2035.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 5 Heat Map: This document is Exhibit 5 (Heat Map) associated with Addendum No. 3 for RFP 260460.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 6 - 12 Month Rolling Average: This document is Exhibit 6, part of Attachment A to Addendum No. 3 for RFP 260460. It provides monthly operating data for OC ACCESS for FY2026 (July 2025 through June 2026), detailing scheduled passenger trips, no-shows, and late cancellation rates, including a 12-month rolling average.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum 3 Exhibit 8 - Primary Provider VOMs: Exhibit 8 of Addendum No. 3 for RFP 260460, providing historical operating data for FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026) regarding Vehicle Operating Miles (VOMs), including peak hour averages and maximum vehicles for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays/Holidays.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Addendum No. 3 Exhibit 20 - Vehicle Replacement Plan: This document is Exhibit 20, attached to Addendum No. 3 for RFP 260460, detailing the Vehicle Replacement Plan.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 Exhibit 29 - Route Productivity Report: This document is Exhibit 29, attached to Addendum No. 3 of RFP 260460. It provides a FY 2026 Monthly Efficiency Summary for OC ACCESS services, detailing completed trips and efficiency ratios for primary and supplemental services across various trip lengths (0-2, 5, 10, and 10+ miles) from July through June.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 OC ACCESS Paratransit Services - Addendum No. 1: Addendum No. 1 issued on September 30, 2026, for RFP 260460 regarding OC ACCESS Paratransit Services. It announces a pre-proposal conference on October 7, 2026, and provides a registration sheet (Attachment A) and a presentation (Attachment B). The presentation outlines key procurement dates, including a proposal submittal deadline of November 5, 2026, evaluation criteria (Qualifications 20%, Staffing 30%, Work Plan 25%, Cost 25%), and submission instructions via OpenGov.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 OC ACCESS Paratransit Services - Addendum No. 2: Issued October 15, 2026, by the Orange County Transportation Authority, Addendum No. 2 for RFP 260460 (OC ACCESS Paratransit Services) postpones the date for providing responses to questions to October 27, 2026. It notes that a future addendum will provide updated dates for proposal submission, interviews, and contract award. The document includes Attachment A, which contains pre-proposal conference registration sheets for various offerors.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 OC ACCESS Paratransit Services - Addendum No. 3: Addendum No. 3 issued on October 27, 2026, for RFP 260460 regarding OC ACCESS Paratransit Services. This document provides responses to offeror questions (Attachment A), extends the proposal due date to December 2, 2026, and updates the interview date to January 13, 2027.
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HighAI Summary for RFP 260460 OC ACCESS Paratransit Services - Addendum No. 4: Addendum No. 4 to RFP 260460 for OC ACCESS Paratransit Services, issued November 11, 2026. This amendment provides additional 'Space Type' information in response to a previous query, included as Attachment A (Exhibit 18.1 - Driver Manifest Report). The proposal due date remains December 2, 2026.
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LowAI Summary for Access Fleet Mileage Report September 2026 (Exhibit 28): A fleet mileage report for September 2026, identified as Exhibit 28 and Attachment A of Addendum No. 3. The document contains a detailed list of fleet vehicles, including minimum and maximum odometer readings, average miles per day, and total miles traveled for the period of 9/1/2026 to 9/30/2026.
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LowAI Summary for County Vehicle Audit - September 2026: A series of vehicle maintenance inspection reports dated September 2026 for the Access Irvine fleet (Transdev). The document includes a Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) work order review, a Brake Pit Inspection Report, and Post PMI Inspection Reports, detailing vehicle compliance with maintenance schedules and identifying minor defects for corrective action.
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LowAI Summary for DOL Certification - Orange County Transportation Authority (CA-2026-224-00): A certification letter from the U.S. Department of Labor dated September 24, 2026, regarding employee protective provisions under 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b) for FTA Grant Application CA-2026-224-00. The document lists various employee representation protections and collective bargaining agreements for the Orange County Transportation Authority and associated service area providers.
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LowAI Summary for Exhibit 16 - Seniority List (Addendum No. 3): This document is Exhibit 16, attached to Addendum No. 3, providing a detailed seniority list for Driver positions. It includes employee seniority dates, employment status (Full-Time or LOA), current pay rates, and projected pay rates for 1/1/2027.
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LowAI Summary for Exhibit 7 - Historical Trip Data: A data exhibit containing historical trip records, including vehicle numbers, booking IDs, passenger counts, pickup/drop-off locations, odometer readings, and mobility device requirements for transportation services.
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LowAI Summary for Exhibit C Proposed Agreement No. 260460: Exhibit C, Proposed Agreement No. 260460 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and a contractor (TBD). The agreement covers OC ACCESS Paratransit Services, with terms on scope of work, key personnel, contract term through June 30, 2031, payment on a time-and-expense basis, invoicing requirements, and a prompt payment clause. It references incorporated exhibits including the scope of work and price summary sheet.
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LowAI Summary for First Transit Inc. and Teamsters Local 952 Collective Bargaining Agreement: A Collective Bargaining Agreement between First Transit, Inc. (a subsidiary of Transdev Services, Inc.) and Teamsters Local 952, effective from July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. The document outlines labor relations, management rights, wages, and working conditions for maintenance employees on the OCTA Paratransit project in Irvine, CA.
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LowAI Summary for Q132 Exhibit 18 - Driver Manifest Report: A CSV data export containing driver manifest reports for April 2026. The document includes detailed trip logs such as run numbers, bus IDs, badge numbers, booking IDs, pickup/drop-off times, odometer readings, and location coordinates for various trips in Southern California.
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LowAI Summary for RFP 260460 Exhibit E Performance Bond: Exhibit E performance bond for RFP 260460, OC ACCESS Paratransit Services, for Orange County Transportation Authority, California. This template secures contractor performance and surety obligations, includes bond amount blanks, references the annexed agreement, and states surety liability for nonperformance and attorneys' fees.
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LowAI Summary for Transdev and Teamsters Local 952 Collective Bargaining Agreement: A collective bargaining agreement between Transdev and Teamsters Local 952, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. The document outlines terms and conditions of employment for vehicle operators, including wages, hours of work, seniority, grievance procedures, and health benefits.
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LowAI Summary for Transdev Services, Inc. and Teamsters Local 952 Collective Bargaining Agreement: A collective bargaining agreement between Transdev Services, Inc. and Teamsters Local 952, effective July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. The document outlines terms and conditions of employment for various administrative and dispatch roles, including wages, seniority, grievance procedures, and benefits.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (Authority) invites proposals from qualified consultants to provide OC ACCESS paratransit services. The services shall include turnkey management and operation services, including, but not limited to, all management, personnel, reservations and scheduling, dispatching, operations, insurance, data management and reporting, computer hardware and administrative software, and vehicles for driver relief and road supervision as necessary. THIS IS A FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDED PROJECT. Addendum #1: Please see attached Addendum No. 1 Attachments: C260460_ADD_01.pdf Addendum #2: Please see attached Addendum No. 2 Attachments: C260460_ADD_02.pdf Addendum #3: Please see attached Addendum No. 3. Attachments: C260460_ADD_03.pdf, C260460_ADD_03_Attachment_A_-_Question_and_Answers.pdf, Q3_Q147_Exhibit_1__Revised_Agreement_Articles.pdf, Q4_Exhibit_32_-_Revised_Price_Summary_Sheet.xlsx, Q26_Exhibit_2_-_County_Vehicle_Audit_September_2026.pdf, Q33_Q144_Exhibit_3_3_Years_Liquidated_Damages.pdf, Q44_Exhibit_4_Average_Odometer_Information.pdf, Q47_Exhibit_5__Heat_Map.pdf, Q48_Exhibit_6_-_12_Month_Rolling_Average.pdf, Q62_Exhibit_8_-_Primary_Provider_VOMs.pdf, Q61_Exhibit_7_-_Historical_Trip_Data.xlsx, Q63_Exhibit_9_-_Run_Schedule.xlsx, Q72_Exhibit_11_2_Years_Liquidated_Damages.pdf, Q64_Q73_Exhibit_10_-_24_Month_Operating_Data.pdf, Q80_Q118_Q159_Exhibit_13_-_Monthly_Invoices.pdf, Q79_Q170_Exhibit_12_-_Operations_Call_Center_Report.pdf, Q112_Exhibit_14_Revenue_Vehicle_Hours.pdf, Q115_Exhibit_15_Supplemental_Trips.pdf, Q124_Q135_Q136_Q157_Exhibit_16_-_Seniority_List.pdf, Q131_Exhibit_17_-_Vehicle_in_Different_Day.pdf, Q132_Exhibit_18_-_Driver_Manifest_Report.csv, Q138_Q162_Exhibit_19_-_OC_ACCESS_Fleet_Information.pdf, Q139_Exhibit_20_-_Vehicle_Replacement_Plan.pdf, Q153_Exhibit_21_-_Hourly_Trip_Distribution.pdf, Q155_Exhibit_22_-_DOL_Certification.pdf, Q157_Exhibit_23_Labor_Code_1070.pdf, Q157_Exhibit_24_-_Local_952_and_Transdev_Drivers.pdf, Q157_Exhibit_25_-_Local_952_and_First_Transit.pdf, Q157_Exhibit_26_-_Local_952_and_Maintenance.pdf, Q162_Exhibit_28_-_Odometer_Information.pdf, Q172_Exhibit_29_-_Route_Productivity_Report.pdf, Q173_Exhibit_30_-_Floor_Plan.pdf, Q157_Exhibit_27_-_Local_952_and_Transdev_Admin.pdf, Q184_Exhibit_31_-_Projected_Trips.pdf Addendum #4: Please see attached Addendum No. 4 Attachments: C260460_ADD_04.pdf
