OC Streetcar Safety Awareness and Public Education Program

The Orange County Transportation Authority is soliciting proposals for the OC Streetcar Safety Awareness and Public Education Program to develop and implement a multilingual public safety outreach campaign. The project focuses on enhancing safety awareness during pre-revenue testing and subsequent revenue operations, aligning with CPUC rail safety oversight guidelines and Title 49 CFR Subtitle B Chapter VI Part 674. The contract is structured as a time-and-expense agreement with an initial one-year term ending October 31, 2027, and two optional 24-month extensions through October 31, 2031. The budget for the initial term is 200,000 dollars, funded by the Federal Transit Administration, with a total contract life not to exceed 500,000 dollars. Selection is based on a weighted evaluation of staffing and project organization (30 percent), firm qualifications (25 percent), and the proposed work plan (20 percent). The selected consultant must provide a blend of senior and junior staff to manage community engagement, outreach planning, and the creation of digital and print materials. Key administrative requirements include monthly invoicing, adherence to Level 1 Health, Safety and Environmental specifications, and compliance with FTA Circular 4220.1F. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by September 22, 2026.