County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner

Invitation for Bid for Purchase of Kitchen Utensils and Smallwares

IFB # 060-3151604-CC

For more information, please visit our online supplier portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ocgov

COUNTY OF ORANGE

Sheriff-Coroner

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

320 N Flower St

Santa Ana, CA

92701

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026

INVITATION FOR BIDS

FOR: PURCHASE OF KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SMALLWARES

BID MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE:

October 27, 2026 / 4:00 pm

IFB # 060-3151604-CC

Procurement Services Regular Office Hours:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Monday through Friday

The office is closed between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM

Table Of Contents

1. General Information

2. General Instructions

3. Protest Procedures

4. Scope of Work

5. OCLSB and DVBE Preference Policies Certification Requirements

6. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)

7. Pricing

8. Supplier Responses

Attachments:

A - Model Contract 10.16.26 FINAL

County of Orange IFB

Sheriff-Coroner - Purchase of Kitchen Utensils and Smallwares, 060-3151604-CC

SECTION 1. General Information

1.1 BACKGROUND

Purchase of Kitchen Utensils and Smallwares, all items listed on this contract that come in contact with food or have the potential to come in contact with food are to be National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved.

1.2 IMPORTANT NOTICE

The County has attempted to provide all information available. It is the responsibility of each Bidder to review, evaluate, and, where necessary, request any clarification prior to submission of a bid. If any person contemplating submitting a bid in response to this IFB is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the solicitation documents attached hereto or finds discrepancies in or omissions from the specifications, they must submit a written request for clarification/interpretation to the County Deputy Procurement Agent

(DPA), Courtland Carey, via the County’s online biding system.

1.3 CLARIFICATION/INTERPRETATION

If clarification or interpretation of this solicitation is considered necessary by County, a written addendum shall be issued and the information will be posted on County’s online bid system. Any interpretation of, or correction to, this solicitation will be made only by addendum issued by the County DPA. All addenda will be submitted and posted on the County’s online bidding system. It is the responsibility of each Bidder to periodically check the County’s online biding system to ensure that they have received and reviewed any and all addenda to this solicitation. The County will not be responsible for any other explanations, corrections to, or interpretations of the documents, including any verbal information.

All questions or requests for interpretation must be received within this solicitation's Question &

Answer section by Friday, October 23, 2026 before 2:00 pm.

1.4 COMMUNICATION

Bidders are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via the Question & Answer section of this solicitation within the County’s eProcurement Portal at:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ocgov. Any County response relevant to this solicitation other than through or approved by County is unauthorized and will be considered invalid.

County's Deputy Procurement Agent, Courtland Carey, ccarey@ocsheriff.gov, will provide all official communication concerning this solicitation.

1.5 BID VALIDITY

Bids will be valid for a period of 365 days after IFB closing date.

1.6 LOBBYISTS

County of Orange does not require and neither encourages or discourages the use of lobbyists or other consultants for the purpose of securing business.

ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

AND COUNTY AGENCY OFFICERS

Board of Supervisors

Janet Nguyen, First District Vicente Sarmiento, Second District Donald P. Wagner, Third District

Doug Chaffee, Fourth District Katrina Foley, Fifth District

County Agency Officers

Claude Parrish, Assessor Hugh Nguyen, Clerk-Recorder

Todd Spitzer, District Attorney-Public Administrator Don Barnes, Sheriff-Coroner

Shari L. Freidenrich, Treasurer-Tax Collector Andrew Hamilton, Auditor-Controller

SECTION 2. General Instructions

2.1 REVIEW

Before submitting a bid, Bidders shall carefully review the General Instructions and examine the solicitation contents, including the Model Contract Terms, Conditions and Scope of Work. Bidders shall include in their bid response a monetary sum to cover the cost of all items included in the Contract. The Model

Contract contained in this solicitation is the Contract proposed for execution. Upon award, awarded Bidder will be required to sign and submit Contract for execution.

2.2 NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION (NSF)

Please note that all items listed on this solicitation that come in contact with food or have the potential to come in contact with food are to be National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved. i.e., spatulas, pans, bowls, grates, etc.

2.3 RESPONSIVENESS

Responsive bids shall include completed submittals/attachments provided in the Supplier Responses.

2.4 BID SUBMISSION

Electronic Bids shall be submitted via the County’s online bidding system via the following link https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ocgov. All required sections of the IFB as listed above, must be submitted via the County’s eProurement Portal. Bidder is solely responsible for “on time” submission of their electronic bid. The County will not accept late bids and no exceptions shall be made. County will only receive those bids that were transmitted successfully.

Note: Electronic Bids cannot be viewed by County until after the solicitation deadline. If you encounter any problems with your registration, system, bid submission, or other system issues, please contact OpenGov’s support staff via the live chat option or via email at procurement-support@opengov.com.

mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com

2.5 PRICING

A. Bid Prices: The bid prices quoted on this solicitation shall be firm for the entire contract term of the awarded Contract.

B. Addenda: Bid prices offered shall reflect all addenda issued by County.

C. Scope of Work: Bids shall be submitted only for the items and/or services as stated in the Scope of

Work, Attachment A of Model Contract; bids for other than the items and/or services listed will not be considered.

D. Firm Prices: The County will only consider firm price bids.

E. Profit: The net amount of profit will remain firm for the entire term of the Contract. Contract adjustments which increase Contractor’s profit will not be allowed.

F. Price Decreases: All price/rate decreases will automatically be extended to the County. Please reference Paragraph – Price Increase/Decrease provision for additional information.

G. Acceptance: Bids must be provided for each item separately, “all-or-none” bids will not be accepted unless in the best interest of the County.

2.6 NO SUBSTITUTIONS

The bidder is required to meet all specifications and requirements contained in this solicitation. No substitutions will be accepted, unless prior County written approval is received.

2.7 DISCREPANCIES

Bidder shall take all responsibility for any errors or omissions in their bids. Any discrepancies in numbers or calculations shall be interpreted to reflect the lowest price to the County.

If prior to contract award, a Bidder discovers a mistake in their bid which renders the Bidder unwilling to perform under any resulting contract, the Bidder must immediately notify the buyer and request to withdraw the bid. It shall be solely within the County's discretion as to whether withdrawal will be permitted. If the solicitation contemplated evaluation and award of "all or none" of the items, then any withdrawal must be for the entire bid.

If the solicitation provided for evaluation and award on a line item or combination of items basis, the County may consider permitting withdrawal of specific line item(s) or combination of items.

2.8 BID EXPENSES

The County shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by potential Contractors in the preparation or submission of their bids. Pre-contractual expenses are not to be included in the Contractor’s Pricing Sheet. Pre-contractual expenses are defined as, including but not limited to, expenses incurred by Bidder in:

A. Preparing its bid in response to this IFB.

B. Submitting that bid to the County.

C. Negotiating with the County any matter related to the bid; and, D. Any other expenses incurred by the Bidder prior to the date of the award and execution, if any, of the

Contract.

2.9 AWARD

Upon recommendation of Contract award, Bidder will be required to submit the following documents within seven (7) days of County notification, unless otherwise specified in the solicitation:

A. Insurance: Certificate(s) of Insurance, including additional Insured Endorsement(s); refer to Model

Contract, Article-Insurance

B. W-9 Form: Current signed W-9 (Taxpayer ID No & Certification), which includes Contractor’s

Legal Business Name(s). Out of State Suppliers are required to submit a 587/590 Form.

2.10 ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION/AWARD

A. Bids submitted in response to this IFB may become subject to public disclosure under the California

Public Records Act, and other applicable law. The County shall not be liable in any way for disclosure of any such records. Additionally, all bids shall become the property of the County.

B. The lowest responsive, responsible Bidder will be recommended for contract award.

C. Bids will be reviewed by the County for responsiveness to all requirements. The County has the right to reject any bid deemed unresponsive or lacking the resources or experience to adequately perform the services described herein.

D. Only those responsible, responsive bids meeting all solicitation requirements and specifications shall be further reviewed for consideration for award. Award shall be based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid.

E. Please take notice, non-acceptance of the County of Orange terms and conditions, incorporated in model contract, may deem a bid non-responsive. County may not accept any other terms, conditions, or provisions contrary to those contained within this solicitation.

F. Final award determination shall be based upon the lowest responsive, responsible bid, and may also include a review of Bidder’s ability to meet the requirements and perform the services specified in this solicitation; Bidder’s references and past performance; and Bidder’s acceptance of County of Orange terms and conditions.

G. By submitting a response to this solicitation, Bidders agree to accept the decision of the County DPA as final.

H. Awarded Bidder will be required to sign a contract upon award. If Bidder is a corporation, signature will be provided in accordance with the corporation’s code as specified in this solicitation.

2.11 RIGHTS RESERVED TO COUNTY

The County reserves the right to:

A. Request a sample for determining equality with the specified brand.

B. Waive, at its discretion, any non-material defects, irregularity, or informality, which County deems correctable or otherwise not warranting rejection of the bid that do not result in any unfair competitive advantage.

C. Verify and validate any information prior to Contract Award and during the entire term of the

Contract.

D. Make multiple awards to Bidders for services requested in this solicitation, at its sole discretion, to serve the best interests of the County

E. Accept or reject in whole or in part any or all bids received as a result of this solicitation at its sole discretion and to solicit for new bids, as the best interest of the County may require.

F. Negotiate the final Contract with the lowest, responsive and responsible Bidder or Bidders as necessary to serve the best interests of the County.

G. Withdraw or cancel in part or in its entirety this solicitation at any time without prior notice and furthermore makes no representation that any contract will be awarded to any Bidder responding to this solicitation.

H. Award its total requirements to one Bidder or to apportion those requirements among two or more

Bidders as the County may deem to be in its best interests; therefore, bids must be provided for each item separately; “all-or-none” bids will not be accepted unless in the best interest of the

County.

I. Defer award of this Contract for a period of 180 days after the Bid opening. During this period, Bidders shall guarantee the prices quoted in their Bids. County and the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder may mutually agree in writing to extend this deferral period.

2.12 JOINT BIDS

Where two or more Bidders desire to submit a single bid in response to a solicitation, they must do so on a prime/subcontractor basis rather than as a joint venture. The County intends to contract with a single firm or multiple firms, but not with multiple firms doing business as a joint venture.

2.13 UNFAIR PRACTICES AND OTHER LAWS

Bidder warrants that its bid complies with the Unfair Practices Act (Business and Professions Code Section

17000 et seq.) and all applicable County, State and Federal laws and regulations.

2.14 INDEPENDENCE OF BID

By submitting a bid, Bidder swears under penalty of perjury that it did not conspire with any other supplier to set prices in violation of anti-trust laws.

2.15 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA)

To comply with the non-discrimination requirements of the ADA, it is the policy of the County to make every effort to ensure that its programs, activities and services are available to all persons, including persons with disabilities. For persons with a disability needing a reasonable modification to participate in the procurement process, or for persons having questions regarding reasonable modifications for the procurement process, you must contact the buyer listed in the solicitation.

2.16 DUNS NUMBER

The County requires a valid D-U-N-S number prior to Contract Award. If needed, your company may obtain one at no cost at www.dnb.com. If you are unable to provide/obtain a D-U-N-S number, please indicate so in your bid submission response.

2.17 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER NUMBER (UEI)

The County requires a valid UEI number prior to Contract Award. If needed, your company may obtain one at no cost at www.usfcr.com. If you are unable to provide/obtain a UEI number, please indicate so in your bid submission response.

SECTION 3. Protest Procedures

Any actual or prospective bidder or respondent who alleges an error or impropriety in the solicitation or award of a contract may submit a grievance or protest to Courtland Carey at ccarey@ocsheriff.gov, as set forth herein.

PROTEST PROCEDURES

All protests shall be typed under the protestor’s letterhead and submitted in accordance with the provisions stated herein. All protests shall include at a minimum the following information:

A. The name, address, and telephone number of the protestor;

B. The signature of the protestor or the protestor’s representative;

C. The solicitation or contract number;

D. A detailed statement of the legal and/or factual grounds for the protest; and, E. The form of relief requested.

Protest of Solicitation Specifications:

A. All protests related to solicitation specifications must be submitted to the Deputy Procurement

Agent (DPA), Courtland Carey at ccarey@ocsheriff.gov, no later than five (5) business days prior to the Closing Date of the solicitation. Protests received after the five (5) business-day deadline will not be considered by the County.

B. In the event the protest of specifications is denied, and the protestor wishes to continue in the solicitation process, the protestor must still submit a bid/response prior to the close of the solicitation in accordance with the solicitation submittal procedures provided in this solicitation.

Protest of Solicitation Results:

A. Protests related to solicitation results must be submitted to the Deputy Procurement

Agent, Courtland Carey at ccarey@ocsheriff.gov, no later than five (5) business days after the

Notice of Solicitation Results is provided by the DPA.

B. Protests relating to solicitation results received after the five (5) business day deadline will not be considered by the County.

C. If the five (5) business day period expires without the receipt of a protest, the department may move forward with contract negotiation and award or if necessary, file the item for approval by the Board of Supervisors.

Protest Process

A. In the event of a timely protest, the County shall not proceed with the solicitation or award of the contract until the DPA issues a decision on the protest.

B. Upon receipt of a timely protest, the DPA will, within ten (10) business days of receipt of the protest, issue a decision in writing which shall state the reasons for the actions taken.

C. The County may, after providing written justification, make the determination that an immediate award of the contract is necessary to protect the substantial interests of the County. The award of a contract shall in no way compromise the protester’s right to the protest procedures outlined herein.

D. If the protestor disagrees with the decision of the DPA, the protestor may submit a written appeal to the County Procurement Officer requesting an appeal to the Procurement Appeals Board, in accordance with the process stated below.

APPEALS PROCESS

A. If the protestor wishes to appeal the protest decision of the Deputy Procurement Agent, the protestor must submit, within three (3) business days from receipt of the Deputy Procurement

Agent’s decision, a written appeal to the Office of the County Procurement Officer.

Written appeals must be sent by mail to the address below with a courtesy copy by email;

County of Orange/County Executive Office

County Procurement Office

400 W. Civic Center Drive, 5th Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92701

Attn: County Procurement Officer

CPOAppeals@ceo.oc.gov

B. Within fifteen (15) business days, the County Procurement Officer will review all materials in connection with the appeal, assess the merits of the protest and provide a written determination that shall contain his or her decision on whether the appeal shall be forwarded to the Procurement

Appeals Board.

C. The decision of the County Procurement Officer on whether to allow the appeal to go forward will be final and there shall be no right to any administrative appeals of this decision.

SECTION 4. Scope of Work

4.1 SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall provide the County with Kitchen Utensils and Smallwares, as specified in Attachment B, pricing, for the Food Services Division at the various Jail Facilities within the County of Orange, Sheriff-

Coroner Department. All items listed in this contract that come into contact with food or have the potential to come into contact with food are to be National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved. i.e., spatulas, pans, bowls, grates, etc.

mailto:CPOAppeals@ocgov.com

4.2 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall ensure adequate stock availability of contracted items. Contractor shall either stock or have quick access to most items/products listed within by having open credit established with manufacturers and/or items/products providers.

B. Contractor shall provide a current copy of return policy and ensure the application of an existing return and/or exchange policy, consistent with conventional retail sales. Contractor shall accept all returns of products in full cases at Contractor’s expense.

C. Contractor shall provide volume discounts when applicable. Notify the buyer when any

“Opportunity Buys” or “Special Deal” pricing occurs at the time the order is placed.

D. Contractor shall not require minimum quantity and/or cost per order. County does not intend to place multiple small orders, but small orders may occasionally be necessary.

E. Contractor shall not deliver any partial orders unless prior approval is obtained from the requesting department.

F. Contractor shall notify the County Project Manager within three (3) working days of any stock deficiencies.

G. County must pre-approve any changes in orders placed to contractors (i.e. order quantities, packaging, etc.)

H. Contractor shall provide a packing list, bill of lading, and/or invoicing that correctly identifies each product and quantities that are received. Invoice must be mailed within two (2) days of shipping merchandise or accompany the shipment.

I. Contractor shall not be liable for manufacturer’s documented (in writing) delay communicated/imparted to the County’s users. However, Contractor will be held responsible and liable for unsubstantiated delays over/beyond quoted days. The County may then elect to cancel orders and seek equivalent product from other sources for which the Contractor shall be held liable for the price difference.

J. A seven (7) day grace period will be extended on billing for exchanges, corrections, and discrepancies concerning product and product quality/quantity.

K. Contractor shall have sole responsibility for damaged or missing items until the shipment is completed and reaches the County facility location. All related costs of damaged product, replacement, and freight expenses will be the Contractor’s responsibility and will not be passed on to the County.

L. Contractor shall notify the buyer immediately in writing of any changes in the Contract products which may cause a safety/security risk within the five (5) County jails (i.e. changes in product design, packaging, etc.).

M. Contractor shall forward verbal or written advisement to Contractor specifying the specific item ordered, applicable special delivery instructions, quantities, sizes, or colors of designated product per the specifications in this Contract.

N. County may request and require Contractor to provide proof of the base prices on miscellaneous items, through a copy of the current catalog or published price list or a photocopy of the applicable price source.

O. Although this is a multiple-award Contract, Contractor shall be required to have a minimum of ten (10) items at the lowest bid price for a contract award.

4.3 BRAND NAME & STOCK NO. SPECIFICATIONS

Brand names and Stock No. listed on Attachment B - Compensation and Pricing Provisions shall be the only product brand names and Stock No that shall be accepted by the Commissary Operations Shipping &

Receiving Division throughout the Contract term and shall be clearly identified on all packing labels. No substitutions shall be allowed.

Contractor must only provide brands and Stock No. accepted and listed on the price agreements. The

Orange County receiving dock shall only accept the “Brand and/or Label” and “Stock No.” bid by

Contractor and subsequently listed on the agreement resulting from the award of these items to the

Contractor

4.4 USAGE

There are no guarantees of usage. An increase and/or decrease in usage may occur due to the following:

A. Menu changes without notice.

B. Change in inmate population.

C. "Opportunity Purchase/Special Purchase", which are products offered by brokers to the County at greatly reduced prices for quick sale of these products, etc.

4.5 CHANGES TO AGREEMENT/CONTRACT PROCEDURES

Changes to Brand/Labels, Stock No., Specification, Delivery Schedule, Order Quantities:

A. All changes, including Brand Name, Stock No., delivery schedule, ordered quantities, etc., shall be communicated, by the Contractor directly to Food Service Administrative staff, Gabriel

Sambrano (TBD).

B. All communications and/or any changes shall be made in writing, addressed to Food Services

Administrative staff, and sent either via US mail, e-mail, or fax to TBD

C. Contractor must receive “written” confirmation, via US mail, e-mail, or fax, of acceptance and authorization of change from Food Service prior to attempting to deliver product.

D.

E. Food Services Administration shall be responsible to relay/forward all changes/information to the

Sheriff Purchasing Bureau for final execution.

Changes in Prices:

A. Pricing shall be locked for a minimum of a two-year term, no increases shall be accepted or allowed within the Contract term. Price adjustments may be considered at the time of Contract renewal but the County reserves the right to accept or decline price increases.

B. All changes affecting prices shall be communicated in writing, addressed to Food Service

Administrative staff, and sent via US mail: Food Service Warehouse 1530 S State College Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806-5804, Attn: TBD

C. All requests for changes shall be made in writing, sent via US mail, via e-mail, or fax.

D. The written request for price increase shall be accompanied by the manufacturer’s written notification of the price increase and the amount of the increase (a copy is acceptable).

E. Food Services Administration shall be responsible to relay/forward all changes/information to the

Sheriff Purchasing Bureau for final execution.

F. Contractor must receive written authorization or a copy of a final executed Amendment from

Sheriff-Coroner Purchasing before attempting to deliver product or charge new pricing.

G. All pricing is firm. Price changes at renewal time shall be subject to review and must have bona fide proof of price increase. All price decreases shall be automatically extended to County.

4.6 ORDERS

Order(s) may be placed as needed and at the convenience of the using departments. Orders shall be filled without delay.

Ordering cycle shall be as needed and required for each facility, ranging from weekly to monthly.

Orders shall be placed at the convenience of each department. Contractors shall not require a minimum quantity and/or cost per order. County does not intend to place multiple small orders, but Minimal or emergency orders might occasionally be placed and urgently needed by a County facility; these products must be delivered by the vendor in a timely fashion.

Orders shall be placed within Contract periods to avoid payment delays. The County of Orange Auditor’s

Office shall pay for products purchased during the Contract period only. To prevent late or delayed payments, Contractor shall be solely responsible for clearly identifying the date of order on each invoice.

Order date shall take precedence over the date of delivery. It is not the County’s intent to place orders for products for delivery beyond the first seven (7) calendar days of any subsequent Contract period.

ORDERS SHALL BE DELIVERED 5-10 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER BEING PLACED.

4.7 OPERATING HOURS

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS/SHIP TO LOCATIONS:

A. Contract shall make deliveries Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

(Pacific Time). No County holiday or weekend deliveries will be accepted. County holidays are as follows:

B. New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Lincoln's BirthdayPresidents DayFarmworkers

Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor DayNative American DayVeterans'

DayThanksgiving Day Friday After Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

DELIVERY LOCATIONS:

A. Primary Delivery Location:

B. County of Orange

C. Sheriff-Coroner Department

D. Food Services Warehouse

E. 1530 S. State College Blvd

F. Anaheim, CA 92806-5804

G. Office: TBD

SECTION 5. OCLSB and DVBE Preference Policies Certification Requirements

County of Orange Local Small Business (OCLSB) Preference and Disabled Veteran Business

Enterprise (DVBE) Preference Policies Certification Requirements

5.1 OCLSB:

Effective January 1, 2020, County of Orange Board of Supervisors adopted the OCLSB Preference policy. Implementation of the OCLSB Preference policy supports local businesses, the local economy and the development of the County’s tax base.

To be certified as a Local Small Business by the County of Orange, a business shall meet (1) and (2) below:

A. Local Business Requirements:

1. Maintains their principal center of operations (i.e. headquarters) within Orange County, and:

2. Has:

a. A business address located in the County of Orange that is not a post office box, or

b. A valid business license or certificate of occupancy issued by the County of Orange or by an Orange County city, or other documentation acceptable to the County of Orange.

B. Small Business Requirements:

1. Must be certified as a Small Business by the State of California Department of General

Services (DGS); and, C. Above requirements must be valid at the time of proposal submittal through the time of award of the contract. The terms and conditions of the contract shall additionally require the contractor to remain in compliance with the Local Business requirements (pursuant to subsection (a) above) https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx?psNewWin=true through the term of the contract, including any extensions or renewals, and shall provide that contractor’s failure to comply may be construed by County as a material breach of the contract.

5.2 DVBE:

Effective January 1, 2021, County of Orange Board of Supervisors adopted the DVBE Preference policy.

The DVBE Preference policy supports local business opportunity, economy and the development of

County’s tax base, and in addition recognizes the service and sacrifice given by the men and women of our

Armed Forces.

To be certified as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise by the County of Orange, a business shall meet

(A) and (B) below:

A. Must be certified as a DVBE by the State of California Department of General Services (DGS);

and, B. DGS DVBE requirements must be valid at the time of bid/proposal submittal through the time of award of the contract. The terms and conditions of the contract shall additionally require the contractor to remain in compliance with the DVBE requirements (pursuant to subsection (a) above) through the term of the contract, including any extensions or renewals, and shall provide that the contractor’s failure to comply may be construed by the County as a material breach of the contract.

To participate as an OCLSB and/or DVBE please read and follow the process outlined in COUNTY OF

ORANGE LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS (OCLSB) AND DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS

ENTERPRISE (DVBE) CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS in the SUPPLIER RESPONSES.

*NOTE: DVBE PREFERENCE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC WORKS OR A-E

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

5.3 OCLSB/DVBE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

County Of Orange Local Small Business (OCLSB) Preference And Disabled Veteran Business

Enterprise (DVBE) Certification Requirements

A. To participate as an OCLSB and/or DVBE the following requirements must be met:

1. Must be certified with State of California the Department of General Services (DGS) as a

Small Business.

2. Must be certified with DGS as an OCLSB and/or DVBE.

3. Maintains their principal center of operations (i.e. headquarters) within Orange County.

4. Certification must be valid at the date/time solicitation is closed, and it shall remain in effect at the time of contract award and through the term of the contract. County reserves the right to verify and/or reject incomplete documents.

5. Complete and sign the Affirmation form attached herein. The signed Affirmation form and the OCLSB Certificate are required and must be returned with the solicitation response.

Verify with County: Once a firm becomes certified by the DGS as a small business, the firm shall access the County’s OCLSB verification portal to search for their company legal name in the OCLSB verification database.

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx?psNewWin=true https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx?psNewWin=true http://www.oclsbverify.com/

B. OCLSB or DVBE Preference provides for the following:

1. Invitation for Bid – IFB

A five percent (5%) deduction in the original bid price shall be applied to all confirmed

OCLSB or DVBE bidders for evaluation purposes. If the lowest bidder is a certified OCLSB or DVBE bidder, the contract will be awarded at the certified OCLSB or DVBE’s original bid price. The maximum allowable preference deduction is $100,000.

2. Request for Proposal - RFP

a. No Cost - Any Request for Proposals that does not include cost as a scoring criteria shall instead apply the five percent (5%) or eight percent (8%) preference percentage pursuant to the eligibility requirements above to a scoring criteria in the RFP that makes up no more than twenty percent (20%) of the total RFP.

b. With Cost - An additional five percent (5%) shall be applied to the total cost of each certified OCLSB or DVBE to obtain their final score. If the final score of any OCLSB or

DVBE matches the final score of a respondent who is not an OCLSB or DVBE, preference shall be given to the certified OCLSB or DVBE. If two or more OCLSBs and/or DVBEs have the same final score, the County shall determine the contract award based on the County’s best interests. Notwithstanding these preference procedures, the

Orange County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to award contracts in any other permissible manner in consideration of the County’s best interests.

C. Dual OCLSB and DVBE Preference provides for the following:

1. Business Certified as OCLSB and DVBE

If a State-certified OCLSB is also a State-certified DVBE, the preference given to that business shall be 8% instead of 5%.

D. Subcontractors

If bidder is submitting subcontractors to qualify for the OCLSB or DVBE preference, bidder must demonstrate through the Staffing Plan that 20% of the total bid amount is allocated to the OCLSB and/or DVBE subcontractor(s).

*NOTE: DVBE PREFERENCE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC WORKS OR A-E

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

SECTION 6. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)

If awarded, the County offers Bidder the option of receiving payment directly to its bank account via an

Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) process in lieu of a check payment. Payment made via EFT shall also receive an Electronic Remittance Advice with the payment details via e-mail. An e-mail address shall need to be provided to County via an EFT Authorization Form. A copy of the EFT form is attached as an Exhibit to this solicitation.

SECTION 7. Pricing

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 CART Utility Cart, (2) shelf, shelf size 33" x 21", U-shaped frame, all-welded stainless steel construction, 700 lb.

capacity, (2) 5" swivel & (2)

8" fixed casters, NSF, Made in

USA. Casters, (2) 5", swivel,

(2) 8", fixed cushion tread, standard

1 EA

2 CART Utility Cart, open, (3) shelf, shelf size 27" x 18", U-shaped frame, all-welded stainless steel construction, 700 lb.

capacity, (2) 5" swivel & (2)

8" fixed casters, NSF, Made in

USA. Casters, (2) 5", swivel,

(2) 8", fixed cushion tread, standard

1 EA

3 COVER Cover, for 12, 18 & 22 qt.

storage containers, polyethylene, white, NSF

1 EA

4 COVER Super Pan V® Steam Table

Pan Cover, stainless, full size, reinforced flat solid, 20-7/8" x

12-13/16" x 1/2", fits all full-size pans, NSF, Made in USA

1 EA

5 COVER Cover, food storage, flat, 18" x

26", polyethylene, natural white, NSF

1 EA

6 CUTTING

BOARD

Cutting Board, White, Blue, Red, Yellow, Tan, or Green, 18" x 24" x 1/2"

(45.7x60.9cmx12.7mm), for

HACCP Program (Dairy

Products), heat resistant to

185° F, nonabsorbent high density Polyethylene, stain resistant, non skid sandblast finish, dishwasher safe, USA, NSF.

1 EA

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

7 DUNNAGE

RACK

S-Series Dunnage Rack, slotted top, 3000 lb. load capacity, 21"D x 60"W x

12"H, polypropylene, one-piece, seamless double wall construction, includes (1)

Camlink®, 4" square legs, NSF. Dark Brown or Speckled

Gray.

1 EA

8 GLOVES Mesh Glove, large, reversible, wrist strap with snap & cinch fastener, rust-resistant, cut-resistance level 5, 304L stainless steel, blue

1 EA

9 GLOVES Mesh Glove, medium, reversible, wrist strap with snap & cinch fastener, rust-resistant, cut-resistance level

5, 304L stainless steel, red

1 EA

10 LADLE Ladle, 8 oz., one-piece, stainless with grooved & hooked handle, 4-1/16" bowl dia., 12-1/2" handle length, imported, NSF

1 EA

11 MAT Honeycomb Anti-Slip & Anti-

Fatigue Mat, 3' x 6', 9/16" thick, excellent drainage, for use in light grease applications including light duty kitchens, prep areas, waitress pick-up, assembly lines, & behind counters, red

1 EA

12 MITS Oven Mitt, 17", temperature range: up to 500° F (260° C) for 30 seconds, with steam barrier, heavy duty institutional grade terry cloth, machine washable, natural

1 EA

13 NET Hair Net, dark brown (144 per box, 10 boxes per case)

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

14 PADDLE Paddle, 8" x 13-7/8" 12 ga.

304 stainless steel paddle head with 1-1/2" holes, contoured to fit inside kettle shell, 44-1/8" x

1-1/4" stainless steel tubular handle, overall length 58", 16 gauge handle

1 EA

15 PAN Roasting Pan Bottom with

Straps, 29-1/2 quart, 24" x 18" x 4-3/4", 10 ga. aluminum, NSF, Made in USAC

1 EA

16 PAN Sauté Pan, 7 1/2 quart, Aluminum, NATURAL finish, featuring riveted TriVent® plated handle, 14" dia., 8 ga., NSF, Made in USA

1 EA

17 PAN Super Pan V® Food Pan, full size, 4" deep, 14 qt capacity, 22 gauge, 300 series stainless steel, reinforced pour corners, reverse formed flattened edges, anti-jamming design, NSF, Made in USA, Jacob's

Pride® Collection, Limited

Lifetime Warranty

1 EA

18 RACK Cam rack® Open End Tray

Rack, 19-3/4" x 19-3/4" x 4", used for trays 15" x 20" or larger, 3-1/4" max. height, soft gray, NSF

1 EA

19 SAFETY CONES Safety Cone, "Caution Wet

Floor", 12-1/4"L x 12-1/4"W x

36"H, multilingual, yellow, Made in USA

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

20 SCOOP Disher, standard length, 3.2 oz., size 10, 2-3/4" dia.

stainless steel scoop & shaft, one-piece ivory color-coded 6-

1/2" long ergonomic handle, designed for left or right-handed users, not recommended for use with ice cream or hard products, NSF

1 EA

21 SCOOP Disher, standard length, 2.8 oz., size 12, 2-1/2" dia.

stainless steel scoop & shaft, one-piece green color-coded 6-

5/8" long ergonomic handle, designed for left or right-handed users, not recommended for use with ice cream or hard products, NSF

1 EA

22 SCOOP Disher, standard length, 2 oz., size 16, 2-1/4" dia. stainless steel scoop & shaft, one-piece royal blue color-coded 6-5/8" long ergonomic handle, designed for left or right-handed users, not recommended for use with ice cream or hard products, NSF

1 EA

23 SCOOP Disher, standard length, 4.7 oz., size 6, 3" dia. stainless steel scoop & shaft, one-piece white color-coded 6-5/8" long ergonomic handle, designed for left or right-handed users, not recommended for use with ice cream or hard products, NSF

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

24 SCOOP Disher, standard length, 3.7 oz., size 8, 2-7 /811 dia.

stainless steel scoop & shaft, one-piece gray color-coded 6-

3/8" long ergonomic handle, designed for left or right-handed users, not recommended for use with ice cream or hard products, NSF

1 EA

25 SHARPENER Knife Sharpener, electric, with removable guidance system, 115v/60/1-ph, NSF certified. 3 year limited warranty, standard

1 EA

26 SPATULA High-Temp Spatula, 16-1/2", white contoured flexible blade, non-scratching, non-staining silicone spoon/blade resists heat up to 500°F (260°C), red polypropylene handle molded to spoon blade to form sanitary seal, dishwasher safe, NSF, Made in USA

1 EA

27 SPATUALA Bakery Spatula, 7-15/16" x 1-

1/4", stainless steel blade, dishwasher safe, slip-resistant, polypropylene white handle, satin finish, NSF

1 EA

28 SPATULA Hamburger Turner, 14" overall length, chrome stainless with wood handle, flexible solid blade, 3" blade width, 7-3/4" blade length, imported

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

29 SPOODLE Spoodle®, 1-piece heavy duty, solid round bowl, handle coded black, equipped with all-natural antimicrobial, 4 oz.

(118ML), 18/8 304 stainless steel, ergonomic design high temperature textured nylon handle heat resistant to 450°F

(232°C)1 built-in stopper notch, capacity stamped on shaft, 13-5/16" overall L, 3-

1/4"bowl diameter, limited warranty, NSF, imported, Jacob's Pride® Collection, Limited Lifetime Warranty

1 EA

30 STRAINER China Cap, coarse mesh, with bowl clip, 9·3/4" diameter x

10" deep x 10-1/4" handle, 3/32" perforations, stainless steel, permanently welded handle, convenient bowl clip, imported

1 EA

31 STRAINER China Cap, coarse mesh, with bowl clip, 12" diameter x 12" deep x 10" handle, 3/32" perforations, stainless steel, permanently welded handle, convenient bowl clip, imported

1 EA

32 STRAINER Kettle Strainer, 9" overall dia., for 1·1/2" kettle faucets, 3/16" strainer holes, stainless steel

1 EA

33 THERMOMETER Pocket Test Thermometer, dial-type with 5" stem, 1" diameter dial, .140" diameter shaft, temperature range 0 to

220°F, ±2°F temperature accuracy, includes adjustment tool and pocket clip, red protective sheath with antimicrobial additive, bi-metal, NSF (carded) (Cooper), 1 year warranty, standard

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

34 THERMOMETER Oven Thermometer, HACCP referenced 2" (5 cm) dia. dial with colored zone highlighting proper oven temp. range, temperature range 100° to

600°F (50° to 300°C), ±25°F

(12.5°C) temperature accuracy, NSF (carded)

(Cooper), 1 year warranty, standard

1 EA

35 THERMOMETER Surface Grill Thermometer, dial type, 2-1/2" (6.3cm) dia.

with turner grips, temperature range 100° to 600°F (50° to

300°C), ±25°F (±12°C) temperature accuracy, NSF

(carded) (Cooper), 1 year warranty, standard

1 EA

36 THERMOMETER Refrigerator/Freezer/Dry

Storage Thermometer, colored

2" (5cm) dia. dial zoned with specific applications and

HACCP guidelines, temperature range -20 to 80°F

(-29 to 27°C), ±2°F (±1°C) temperature accuracy, hang or stand, stainless steel, NSF

(carded) (Cooper), 1 year warranty, standard

1 EA

37 THERMOMETER Proofing/Holding Cabinets

Thermometer, HACCP 2"

(5cm) dia. reference dial and colored holding· zone, temperature range 100 to

175°F (38 to 80°C), ±3°F

(1.5°C) temperature accuracy, NSF (carded) (Cooper), 1 year warranty, standard

1 EA

38 TONGS Pom Tongs, 9", standard, stainless, NSF, Made in USA

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

39 APRON Chef Revival® Economy Bib

Apron, 34" x 34", poly/cotton blend fabric, pencil pocket, white, Chef 24/7®

1 EA

40 APRON Chef Revival® "The Majesty"

Bib Apron, 27" x 33", polyester with vinyl backing, waterproof, fire retardant, black, no pockets, adjustable neck strap`

1 EA

41 BLENDER Tango High Performance Bar

Blender, two speed motor, 48

oz. stackable polycarbonate container, variable timer, pulse switch, auto shutoff, with wave-action™ system, stainless steel blades, 1 HP, 120v/60/1-ph, cULus, NSF listed, Express Care Service

Program, 2 year warranty

1 EA

42 BOX, STORAGE Camwear® Storage Container, round, 22 qt., 14-7 /8" dia. x

15"H, withstands temperature of -40° F to 210° F, stain resistant, molded-in handle, durable polycarbonate construction, (covers sold separately), clear, NSF.

Camwear® Cover, for 12, 18

& 22 qt. round storage container, clear, polycarbonate, NSF

1 EA

43 BOX, STORAGE Camwear® Food Storage

Container, 18" x 26" x 9", 13 gallon capacity, dishwasher safe, smooth surface, polycarbonate, clear, NSF, 2 year warranty

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

44 BOX, STORAGE Food Storage Container, 18" x

26" x 9", 13 gallon capacity, resist stains, dishwasher safe, polyethylene, natural white, NSF

1 EA

45 BOX, STORAGE Food Storage Container, 12" x

18" x 9", 4.75 gallon capacity, resist stains, dishwasher safe, polyethylene, natural white, NSF

1 EA

46 BRUSH Sparta® Spectrum® Valve &

Fitting Brush, 15" long, 1" dia.

stiff wire wound polyester bristles, hanging hole, white plastic handle, white

1 EA

47 BRUSH Sparta® Galaxy™ Pastry

Brush, 3" wide, flat, hanging hole, bristles epoxy-set to ferrules, soft, tapered with chisel-point trim, one-piece plastic handle, nylon, white, Made in USA

1 EA

48 BUCKET Kleen-Pail®, 6 qt., "sanitizing solution" printing, plastic, meets HACCP guidelines.

**SOLD IN CASE PACK

QUANTITY OF

12EA/CASE/COLOR.

**SPECIFY COLOR WHEN

ORDERING : RED, BLUE,

GREEN, YELLOW OR

PURPLE

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

49 CAN OPENER Can Opener, manual, Crown

Punch Type, all stainless steel, knife & guard ring locator for one standard size round can, specify can size when ordering, also features a

"quick change" option for other size cans, recommended for up to 200 cans per day, Made in USA, CE 1 ea 1 year limited warranty, standard

1 EA

50 CAN OPENER Can Opener, manual, #1™ with plated base (for cans up to 11" tall) "Old Reliable"™ 1 ea 1 year limited warranty, standard

1 EA

51 CART Utility Cart, (2) "T"-bar shelves, open base, shelf size approximately 19" x 48", 1000 lbs. capacity, aluminum tubular frame with push handle, (4) 5" platform casters

(2 swivel, 2 rigid), NSF, Made in USA. Lifetime warranty against rust & corrosion, 5 year workmanship and material defects warranty, standard

1 EA

52 COLANDER Colander, 16 quart capacity, 16-7 /16" dia., 10 ga, aluminum, NSF, Made in USA

1 EA

53 CONTAINER,

BEVERAGE

Camtainer® Beverage Carrier, 4-3/4 gallon, 9"W x 16-1/2"D x 24-1/4"H, insulated plastic, dark brown, NSF

1 EA

54 CONTAINER,

FOOD

Storage Container, round, 22 qt., 14-7/8" dia. x 15"H, natural white, polyethylene, NSF

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

55 CUTTER/

SCRAPPER

Dough Scraper, 6" x 3", stainless steel blade, white plastic handle, NSF

1 EA

56 CUTTING

BOARD

Cutting Board, SET of 6 in

White, Blue, Red, Yellow, Tan, or Green, 18" x 24" x

1/2" (45.7x60.9cmx12.7mm), for HACCP Program, heat resist to 185° F, nonabsorbent high density Polyethylene, stain resistant, non skid sandblast finish, dishwasher safe, USA, NSF

1 EA

57 DUNNAGE

RACK

S-Series Dunnage Rack, slotted top, 1500 lb. load capacity, 21"D x 30"W x

12"H, polypropylene, one-piece, seamless double wall construction, includes (1)

Camlink®, 4" square legs, speckled gray, NSF

1 EA

58 DUNNAGE

RACK

S-Series Dunnage Rack, slotted top, 3000 lb. load capacity, 21"D x 60"W x

12"H, polypropylene, one-piece, seamless double wall construction, includes (1)

Camlink®, 4" square legs, speckled gray, NSF

1 EA

59 GLOVES Dishwashing Pot/Sink Glove, 19", elbow length, heat resistant up to 185° F, protection against abrasions/punctures/chemicals, nitrile rubber, green.

**SPECIFY SIZE WHEN

ORDERING.

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

60 GLOVES Dishwashing Glove, 14"L, one size, rough grip, liquid-proof, steam resistant, heat protection up to 350°F, jersey lining, seamless, Neoprene® rubber coating, CE, FDA compliant

1 EA

61 GLOVES Power Grab Thermo Freezer

Gloves, thermal insulation, size large, (sold as pair).

**AVAILABLE IN LARGE

SIZE ONLY.

1 EA

62 GRATER Grater, 9" x 4", boxed, stainless steel

1 EA

63 HOLDER, POT Ritz® Chef's Line® Pan

Grabber, 8" x 11", steam barrier protects up to 450°F, wrist strap, 100% cotton fill, terry, printed beige

1 EA

64 KNIFE Chef's Knife, 10" blade, stamped, polypropylene handle, high carbon, no-stain

German steel, Stal, white, NSF

1 EA

65 LABLES, FOOD StoreSafe® Food Rotation

Label, 2" x 3", label & adhesive dissolves in less than

30 seconds, withstands high heat temp. up to 200° F (93°

C) for 4 hours, microwave safe, 100% biodegradable, white, FDA approved (250 labels per roll, 24 rolls per case)

1 EA

66 LADDLE/DIPPER Transfer Ladle/Dipper, 64 oz., 13-5/8"L, 3004 aluminum alloy

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

67 LADLE Ladle, 1/2 oz., one-piece, stainless with grooved & hooked handle, 1-15/16" bowl dia., 11" handle, imported, NSF

1 EA

68 LADLE Ladle, 2 oz., one-piece, stainless with grooved & hooked handle, 2-17/32" bowl dia., 11" handle length, imported, NSF

1 EA

69 LADLE Ladle, 6 oz., one-piece, stainless with grooved & hooked handle, 3-3/8" bowl dia., 12-1/2" handle length, imported, NSF

1 EA

70 MEASURING

CUPS

Measure, 4 quart, Aluminum, 16 ga., NSF, Made in USA

1 EA

71 MEASURING

CUPS

Measure, 1/2 quart, Aluminum, with lip, 18 ga., Made in USA

1 EA

72 MEASURING

CUPS

Measure, 1 quart, Aluminum, with lip, 18 ga., NSF, Made in

USA

1 EA

73 MEASURING

CUPS

Measuring Cup, 1-cup capacity, aluminum alloy

1 EA

74 MEASURING

SPOONS

Measuring Spoon Set, four-piece, 18-8 stainless, capacities stamped in teaspoons & milliliters, set contains; 1-tbl., 1-tsp., 1/2-tsp., 1/4-tsp., packaged in individual blister pack, imported

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

75 PADDLE Heavy Duty Paddle, 6-5/8" x

11-1/2" 12 ga. 304 stainless steel paddle head with 1-1/2" holes, contoured to fit Inside kettle shell, 36" x 1-1/4" stainless steel tubular handle, overall length 48", 11 gauge handle

1 EA

76 PADDLE Heavy Duty Paddle, 8" x 13-

7/8" 12 ga. 304 stainless steel paddle head with 1-1/2" holes, contoured to fit inside kettle shell, 44-1/8" x 1-1/4" stainless steel tubular handle, overall length 58", 11 gauge handle

1 EA

77 PAN Roasting Pan Top with Straps, 29-1/2 quart, 24" x 18" x 4-

3/4", 10 ga. aluminum, NSF, Made in USA

1 EA

78 PAN Super Pan® Steam Table Pan, 1/2 size, 6" deep, 10 qt capacity, reinforced corners, anti-jamming design, heavy duty 20 gauge, 300 series stainless steel, NSF, Made in

USA

1 EA

79 PAN, TABLE Super Pan V® Food Pan, full size, 6" deep, 22 gauge, 21 qt capacity, 300 series stainless steel, reinforced pour corners, reverse formed flattened edges, anti-jamming design, NSF, Made In USA, Jacob's

Pride® Collection, Limited

Lifetime Warranty

1 EA

80 PERCOLATER Coffee Urn/Percolator, 60 cup capacity, cup trip handle, water/coffee window, power on & ready lights, stainless steel exterior, 120v/60/1-ph, cULus, 1 year warranty

Line Item Category Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

81 SCALE Scale, Receiving, Dial Type, top loading counter model, fixed dial, vertical face, 25 lb x 2 oz graduation, fiberglass housing, stainless steel platform. 1-year limited warranty, standard

1 EA

82 SCOOP Camwear® Scoop, 64 oz., polycarbonate, clear, NSF

1 EA

83 SCOOP Disher, standard length, 6 oz., size 5, 3-3/8" dia. stainless steel scoop & shaft, one-piece teal color-coded 6-3/8" long ergonomic handle, designed for left or right-handed users, not recommended for use with ice cream or hard products, NSF

1 EA

84 SCOOP Disher, standard length, 8 oz., size 4, 3-5/8" dia. stainless steel scoop & shaft, one-piece orange color-coded 6-7 /16" long ergonomic handle, designed for left or right-handed users, not recommended for use with ice cream or hard products, NSF

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