Phase_1_-_2023-03-03_-_JWA_P466_-_Vertical_Conveyance_Systems_Improvements_Phase_1_-_Criteria_Documents.pdf

This is a criteria document for Phase 1 of the Vertical Conveyance Systems Improvements project in Orange County, California, supporting a Design Build solicitation for Phases 2-4. The document establishes evaluation criteria and qualifications standards for firms seeking to provide design and construction services for vertical conveyance system improvements across multiple phases. The County of Orange is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified respondents, with SOQs due by 2:00 pm on Friday, September 18, 2026. Selected respondents will advance to the Request for Proposals stage of the procurement process. The project represents a multi-phase vertical conveyance infrastructure improvement initiative, with Phase 1 criteria documents serving as the baseline for evaluating contractor qualifications and technical capabilities for the subsequent phases.

The criteria document outlines the technical and administrative requirements that prospective design-build contractors must meet to be considered qualified for participation in this project. The evaluation framework established in Phase 1 documentation will be applied to assess bidder qualifications, experience with similar vertical conveyance projects, technical expertise, financial capacity, and organizational capability. The multi-phase structure indicates a significant infrastructure project with phased delivery, allowing the County to manage scope, schedule, and budget across multiple project phases while maintaining consistent quality and performance standards throughout the vertical conveyance systems improvements.