Exhibit_7_-_Conceptual_(35%)_Design_Plans.pdf

This file is a Conceptual 35% Design Plans document for the Santa Ana Delhi Channel (F01) Project, a collaborative effort between the County of Orange and OC Public Works. The project encompasses approximately 3,500 linear feet and 12.2 acres of channel improvements located between Upper Newport Bay and Mesa Drive, designed to enhance flood conveyance, stabilize the channel, reduce sediment transport, establish habitat restoration, and improve recreational access. The County is soliciting Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) proposals from qualified respondents holding an active Class A Contractor's license with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in general contracting, CMAR, or design-build projects, including at least one public agency project valued at $10 million or more. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on February 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with questions due by March 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., and proposals due by March 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. All submissions must be made through the County's online bidding system. Construction phase services are anticipated to begin in December 2024, with project completion expected by November 2026.

The total project budget is approximately $31,200,000, funded by the County of Orange and the Orange County Flood District. Respondents will be evaluated using a best value selection method totaling 1,000 points: 500 points for written proposals, 400 points for presentations and interviews, and 100 points for price proposals. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Labor Code Section 1771.1(a) and register with the Department of Industrial Relations. Prevailing wages are mandated for all applicable work, with electronic payroll records submitted directly to the Labor Commissioner. Successful respondents must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each for 100% of the contract amount, and adhere to comprehensive safety protocols. The contract will include provisions for contingency funds and potential negotiations for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction services.