Broker-Dealer Application for Investment Services

The County of Orange is seeking broker-dealers to apply for authorization to provide investment-related services and potential inclusion on its Approved Broker-Dealers List.

Orange County


General
Open (open)
DBA 23-000122
Oct 21, 2026 10:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 05:43 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Submission Instructions
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Upload the application and requested documents electronically in PDF format through the County's online bidding system.
Description

The County of Orange is evaluating broker-dealers for potential inclusion on its Approved Broker-Dealers List to provide investment-related services. Applicants must demonstrate appropriate SEC and FINRA registrations, California authorization, regulatory standing, net capital compliance, financial condition, relevant experience, trading capabilities, settlement and trade-confirmation processes, electronic trading platforms, research resources, and service and support capabilities. Applicants must submit the completed Broker-Dealer Application and supporting documentation, including the most recent audited annual report, current Form BD Status Report, the latest SEC Form X-17A-5 Focus Report or applicable FFIEC 031 report for banks, a service-level or scope-of-service agreement, MSRB Rule G-37 filings for the prior 12 months or an explanation of nonapplicability, and the completed and signed Levine Act Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form. The application also requires five comparable local-government references and completion of the Broker-Dealer Attestation DocuSign form. Inclusion is not guaranteed, and prior authorization does not confer preference or continued approval.

Classification Codes
NAICS523150Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation
PSCR710Financial Services (includes credit card services and any other financial services. See revision to description for code R703 above)
Smart Codes
broker-dealer servicesinvestment trading servicesfinancial compliance services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026-Release Date
Oct 14, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 21, 2026 10:00 PM-Application Submission Deadline
Requirements
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  • Minimum 5 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Broker-Dealer_Application_(BDA)_2026.pdfSep 16, 2026 05:44 PM
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