Opportunity
Orange County Fire Authority Planet bids #JA2798
OCFA seeks qualified broker-dealer firms for investment trade execution services
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
JA2798
NAICS
523120
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking qualified broker-dealer firms to provide trade execution services for its investment transactions. - Government Buyer: - Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Purchasing Office - Services Requested: - Broker-dealer financial services for trade execution of investment transactions - Compliance with OCFA Investment Policy and California law - Firms must be primary or regional dealers under SEC Rule 15C3-1 - Must have a branch office in California - Experience in institutional trading and California government code compliance - Minimum three years in business - Current audited financial statements required - FINRA certification required - Professional liability insurance coverage - Submission Requirements: - Completed Broker-Dealer Questionnaire and Certification - Acknowledgement of Compliance Standards for Investment Transactions - Electronic submissions only - Vendors Mentioned: - Raymond James - Floral Park Consulting LLC - GSA Contract Services LLC - Loop Capital Markets - U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with OCFA's Investment Policy and California law - Approved List will be used for competitive bidding on investment transactions - Annual review and renewal of delegation of authority - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a financial services procurement.
Description
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking Statements of Qualifications for Broker/Dealer Services to create an Approved List of Qualified Broker/Dealers. The selected firms will provide broker/dealer services strictly for trade execution purposes. Firms must meet minimum qualifications including being a primary or regional dealer, having a branch office in California, and providing audited financial statements and FINRA certification. Submittals must include completed Broker-Dealer Questionnaire and Certification and Acknowledgement of Compliance Standards for Investment Transactions, and be submitted electronically by the specified deadline.