County of Orange, Probation

Invitation for Bid for Routine Maintenance and Repairs of Industrial Laundry Equipment

IFB # 057-3021101-VRV

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COUNTY OF ORANGE

Probation

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

1055 N. Main Street

Santa Ana, CA

92701

Date: Monday, February 23, 2026

INVITATION FOR BIDS

FOR: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY

EQUIPMENT

BID MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE:

March 13, 2026 / 4:00 pm

IFB # 057-3021101-VRV

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. Vendor Responses

County of Orange IFB

Probation - Routine Maintenance and Repairs of Industrial Laundry Equipment, 057-3021101-VRV

SECTION 1. General Information

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Orange County Probation Department is a public agency that serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the courts in managing offenders, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles and assisting victims. County is comprised of 22 departments with over 18,000 employees located throughout the County. The

Probation Department has several locations that may require servicing throughout the County.

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), Victor Valencia, 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 oral information.

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

Answer section by Friday, March 6, 2026 before 4:00 pm.

1.4 COMMUNICATION

Bidders are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this

Invitation for Bid (IFB). 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 IFB other than through or approved by County is unauthorized and will be considered invalid.

County's Deputy Procurement Agent, Victor Valencia, victor.valencia@prob.ocgov.com, will provide all official communication concerning this IFB.

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 RESPONSIVENESS

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

2.3 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.

2.4 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:

mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com

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 Vendors are required to submit a 587/590 Form.

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 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.

2.10 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.

2.11 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.

2.12 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.

2.13 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.

2.14 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.

2.15 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.

2.16 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 Victor Valencia at victor.valencia@prob.ocgov.com, 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), Victor Valencia at victor.valencia@prob.ocgov.com, 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 Award of Contract:

A. Protests related to the award of a contract must be submitted to the Deputy Procurement

Agent, Victor Valencia at victor.valencia@prob.ocgov.com, no later than five (5) business days after the Notice of Intent to Award is provided by the DPA.

B. Protests relating to a proposed contract award 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 the contract 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 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND: The Orange County Probation Department is a public agency that serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the courts in managing offenders, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles and assisting victims.

County is comprised of 22 departments with over 18,000 employees located throughout the County. The mailto:CPOAppeals@ocgov.com

Probation Department has several locations that may require servicing throughout the County.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Contractor shall provide Routine Maintenance and Repairs of

Industrial Laundry Equipment to the Orange County Probation Department.

A. Contractor shall provide routine maintenance and repair to the following brands of equipment including, but not limited to:

1. Speed Queen

2. B&C

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall perform routine maintenance and repairs of industrial laundry equipment including, but not limited to the following:

1. Inspection, Testing and Maintenance

a. Contractor shall provide inspection, testing, maintenance, service and repair to County industrial laundry equipment. Equipment identified but not limited to industrial washers and dryers. Equipment is subject to replacement or upgrades during the term of this

Contract.

b. On a quarterly basis, Contractor shall perform routine service such that equipment, systems and facility are preserved or restored to effective operational condition and may be effectively used for its designated purpose. Contractor shall perform service meeting or exceeding requirements contained in Section IV - Quarterly

Maintenance, below.

c. Contractor shall provide, all labor, supplies, supervision, tools, transportation (including parking and travel), Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and all necessary material and equipment to perform service, including any special diagnostic or adjustment tools, equipment, instruments and consumables required. Contractor shall not have access to

County owned tools, materials, material handling carts, or equipment.

d. Contractor shall provide and install software and firmware updates in accordance with manufacturer specifications, if applicable.

e. Contractor shall have "on-hand" Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any chemical or other potentially dangerous substances while performing any service on behalf of County.

f. Contractor shall provide County a detailed final Scheduled Service proposal for

County approval, prior to commencement of service, including number of hours and technicians required to perform service under the terms of this Contract.

g. Contractor shall provide detailed reporting as needed or requested by County. Additional service(s) shall be coordinated with authorized County representative. All quotations for any additional service(s) shall contain itemized and detailed charges and approved by

County prior to commencement of service.

h. Contractor shall immediately notify authorized County representative of any site conditions or changes affecting Contractors ability to perform services.

QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE

A. Contractor shall perform all preventive maintenance that meets or exceeds all manufacturers requirements and recommendations.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and understanding manufacturers' requirement and recommendations.

C. Minimum required tasks are detailed below; if conflict occurs, Contractor shall follow the more precise and exacting standards.

Washers/Extractors (Quarterly)

a. Check off each task procedure executed;

b. Check with operating and/or maintenance personnel for deficiencies.;

c. Perform visual inspection of all equipment and connections;

d. Check proper fit and operation of all doors, covers, panels, seals, clamps, mounts and guards tighten and adjust as necessary

e. Inspect and verify proper operation of the door interlock mechanism;

f. Clean all mechanisms and motors of accumulated dirt, lint, grease, detergent, and debris;

g. Check all connections, supply lines, exhaust lines, hoses, lubrications systems for leaks and/or signs of wear (over lubrication can damage equipment};

h. Clean and/or replace filters;

i. Inspect drive components, belts, bearings, motors and adjust, lubricate, grease and/or replace as necessary (over lubrication/greasing can damage equipment};

j. Clean leveling control systems (if appropriate} check for any loose hardware or fittings;

k. Inspect brake linings, clutches, suspension systems, and switches for wear. Adjust and/or replace as necessary;

l. Perform complete electrical system inspection, clean, tighten and/or replace any loose or worn terminals. Check for proper voltage;

m. Verify all electrical connections are properly seated and check wiring for wear;

n. Inspect controllers and relays for any discoloration, clean and replace as necessary

o. Perform complete wash cycle; verify complete and proper operation;

p. Verify there are no leaks, excessive noise or vibrations;

q. Identify any required repairs and/or parts and request corrective repair.

Dryers (Quarterly)

a. Check off each task procedure executed;

b. Check with operating and/or maintenance personnel for deficiencies;

c. Perform visual inspection of all equipment and connections;

d. Check proper fit and operation of all doors, covers, panels, seals, clamps, mounts and guards tighten and adjust as necessary;

e. Clean all mechanisms and motors of accumulated dirt, lint, grease, detergent, and debris;

f. Check all connections, supply lines, exhaust lines, lubrications systems for leaks and/or

g. unusual signs of wear;

h. Check and clean (and/or drain} all air lines, hoses, regulators, separators and filters, exhaust lines and filters;

i. Inspect drive components, belts, bearings, blowers, motors and adjust, lubricate/grease

j. and/or replace as necessary (over lubrication/greasing can damage equipment};Check temperature control accuracy, adjust as necessary;

k. Inspect, clean leveling control systems (if appropriate} check for any loose hardware or fittings;) Check shaft safety operation, alarms, sensors;

l. Check for proper operation of tilt system and lock mechanism;

m. Inspect brake linings, clutches, suspension systems, and switches for wear. Adjust and/or replace as necessary;

n. Perform complete electrical system inspection, clean tighten and/or replace any loose or warn terminals. Check for proper voltage;

o. Verify all electrical connections are properly seated and check wiring for wear;

p. Inspect controllers and relays for any discoloration, clean and replace as necessary;

q. Perform complete drying cycle, verify complete and proper operation;

r. Verify there are no leaks, excessive noise or vibrations;

s. Check all labels for damage or missing, repair or replace as necessary;

t. Identify any required repairs and/or parts and request corrective repair;

Lint Collectors {Quarterly)

a. Check off each task procedure executed;

b. Check with operating and/or maintenance personnel for deficiencies;

c. Perform visual inspection of all equipment and connections;

d. Check proper fit and operation of all doors, covers, panels, seals, clamps, mounts and guards tighten and adjust as necessary;

e. Clean all mechanisms and motors of accumulated dirt, lint, grease, detergent, and debris;

f. Check all connections, supply lines, exhaust lines, hoses, lubrications systems for leaks and/or unusual signs of wear;

g. Inspect drive components, belts, bearings, blowers, motors and adjust, lubricate/grease and/or replace as necessary (over lubrication/greasing can damage equipment);

h. Check static pressure, verify rotor is properly cleaning screen;

i. Inspect suspension systems and switches for wear. Adjust and/or replace as necessary;

j. Perform complete electrical system inspection, clean tighten and/or replace any loose or worn terminals. Check for proper voltage;

k. Verify all electrical connections are properly seated and check wiring for wear;

l. Clean and degrease all filters, screens and brushes allow to air dry, replace as necessary;

m. Perform complete empty drying cycle, verify complete and proper operation and allow to force dry filters;

n. Verify there are no leaks, excessive noise or vibrations;

o. Check all labels for damage or missing, repair or replace as necessary;

p. Identify any required repairs and/or parts and request corrective repair.

CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor shall perform all inspections, testing, maintenance, service and repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations.

2. All parts and materials shall be in new, not used condition, commercial grade, meeting or exceeding Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications. Any part or material other than OEM shall be approved by County prior to being utilized.

3. Contractor shall make its "best efforts" to perform all services in a manner not to impact or interrupt daily County operations. If such impact or interruption is unavoidable, Contractor shall schedule and duly notify authorized County representative of pending disruption.

4. Contractors shall plan all activities to minimize the number of times entering or exiting any facility and restrict all breaks to absolute minimums.

5. Contractor shall provide sufficient, qualified, trained and certified personnel, where required, to service systems and equipment under the contract terms.

6. Contractor shall maintain sufficient credit to purchase, having on-hand, and quick access to sufficient materials and supplies required to perform services under the terms and conditions of the contract.

7. Contractor shall not withhold from County the performance of emergency services or any service relating to regulatory compliance and/or certification of County owned equipment or property for any reason.

8. No payment by County shall be made for any unauthorized or incomplete inspection, testing, maintenance or service.

9. County shall not provide any "on-site" storage of supplies, materials or tools.

10. All services and repairs shall be subject to inspection and approval of County prior to acceptance and approval for payment.

11. Contractor shall perform all services in accordance with generally accepted industry "best practices" and compliance with safety regulations for Federal and California Division of

Occupational Safety and Health (CAUOSHA).

12. Contractor shall be responsible for keeping all work areas clean and free from debris, rubbish and hazardous waste. Contractor must dispose of all waste off County property and in accordance with all Federal State and Local laws and regulations.

13. Contractor and Contractors' personnel during any performance of service, shall closely monitor all tools, equipment and materials and be required to follow a specific Tool and

Equipment Control Policy prior to entering and upon exiting any secure facility.

14. Contractor shall repair, at no cost to the County, any and all damages caused by Contractor and shall report all accidents, injuries, spills, unusual conditions or activities immediately to authorized County representative, regardless of magnitude.

15. Contractor shall, within equipment's manufacturer's warranty period, replace failed parts provided by an authorized parts source, and using only OEM equipment.

16. Contractor shall, following completion of inspection, testing, maintenance or service shall provide County proposal for repairs of industrial laundry equipment not covered by existing manufacturer's warranty. Proposals for repairs shall include but not limited to parts and labor.

17. Contractor's proposal/quote shall contain a list of required replacement parts including but not limited to the following;

a. Part name

b. Manufacturer

c. Part Number

d. Quantity required

e. Retail Pricing - Individual item

18. County reserves the right to purchase and supply parts, materials and equipment through the vendor of its choice.

19. Contractor and Contractor's employees, prior to entering County's secured facilities, shall present valid, government issued, identification to County security personnel.

EMERGENCY SERVICES:

A. Contractor shall respond within one (1) hour of emergency contact by County, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, three-hundred sixty-five (365) days a year.

B. Contractor shall have qualified, authorized technician on site within four (4) hours of initial emergency contact, unless agreed to by authorized County representative. County understands

Contractor's dispatch location(s) may not allow for on-site technician arrival within the four (4) hour response requirement. Contractor shall notify County of first available service appointment and be held responsible for adhering to scheduled appointment.

C. Contractor shall maintain throughout the term of the Contract active telephone numbers whereby

County's project manager shall request emergency services.

D. Contractor's Telephone Phone Number for Emergency Services: 866-677-3545

E. Once dispatched to County, Contractor shall have all service(s) completed prior to leaving facility.

F. Contractor shall provide County a Work Order report detailing inspections, repairs, and tests performed including the following:

1. Time of arrival

2. Time of departure

3. Summary of service

4. Detail of service performed

5. Equipment Asset Numbers

6. Narrative of additional required and/or additional recommended service(s) to be performed

7. Name of individual County representative and time of initiating the emergency service call

8. Work Order or Event Number

9. Signature of County representative

G. County recognizes certain emergencies may arise which require immediate action by Contractor, without obtaining prior authorization from County. The Contractor may complete requested service:

H. If part of an initial emergency service call.

1. If deemed to be an imminent life safety service or repair by authorized County representative.

2. The Contractor shall obtain the name, rank, and signature of the authorized County representative requesting exception.

I. Contractor shall notify authorized County representative immediately following emergency action(s).

J. After hour rates shall not be paid on non-emergency response request unless specifically authorized by County's Project Manager or site manager.

SCHEDULING:

A. Contractor's personnel shall arrive at the service location, as scheduled ready to begin work and performed in a skillful and competent manner.

B. Contractor shall provide a schedule for the completion of all scheduled service(s) to be approved by County. Once approved, schedule shall be strictly adhered to and monitored by County.

C. Scheduled work should be performed during normal operational hours, in coordination with

County. Operational hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (Pacific Time). The appropriate

County representative must be duly notified in advance of any service interruption by Contractor or modification to Service Schedule.

D. Contractor may be required to perform work after regular operational hours, weekends, and holidays. County observed holidays include:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King's Birthday Lincoln's Birthday

President's Day Memorial Day July 4th, Independence Day

Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday) Christmas Day

RECORDS:

A. Contractor shall maintain detailed, true and accurate records of all inspections, tests and results for the term of the contract.

B. Contractor shall provide reports to County, upon request, in editable Microsoft Excel file format, containing ALL requested data parameters. Contractor shall provide copies all reports, work orders, and maintenance logs at no additional cost to County.

C. Upon completion of each service, Contractor shall provide County a Work Order report detailing service performed. One copy left "on-site" with authorized County representative and one signed copy submitted with each corresponding Contractor invoice.

D. All Contractor's work orders submitted to County shall contain the following corresponding information to Contractor's invoices;

1. Time of arrival

2. Time of departure

3. Summary of service

4. Detail of service performed

5. Equipment Asset Numbers

6. Narrative of additional required I additional recommended service(s) to be performed

7. Name of individual County representative and time of initiating service call

8. Work Order or Event Number

9. Signature of County representative

E. Contractor shall immediately submit in writing, any condition and/or incident affecting

Contractor's ability to perform under the contract.

WARRANTY:

A. Contractor shall warrant all labor, materials, and replacement parts for a period of one (1) year.

B. Contractor shall extend to County manufacturer's full warranty period for all materials and replacement parts.

LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION

A. Contractor shall provide the requested Routine Maintenance and Repairs of Industrial Laundry

Equipment at the following Probation location.

OC Probation - Youth Guidance Center

3030 N. Hesperian Way

Santa Ana, CA 92706

Attn: TBD

Telephone: TBD

Email Address: TBD

Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 bid/proposal submittal.

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.

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 VENDOR 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. - https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx

2. Must be certified with DGS as a DVBE. - https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx

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. 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 Certification are required and must be returned with the solicitation response.

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

An additional five percent (5%) shall be applied to the tallied cost score 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 non-OCLSB or non-DVBE, preference shall be given to the certified OCLSB. If two or more OCLSB or DVBEs have the same final score, the County shall determine the contract award based on the County’s best interest.

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

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx

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

QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE

LINE

ITEM

MANUFACTURER QUANTITY MODEL QUARTERLY

MAINTENANCE

COST PER

SERVICE

TOTAL No Bid

1 B & C- washer 1 SP-60-E2-

25ANN-ABA

2 Speed Queen - washer 1 SX55PVXU60001

3 B & C - dryer 1 DE-75-MN-23-

N000LS0-ABA

4 B & C - dryer 1 DE-75-MN-11-

P000LS0-ABA

[*] Denotes item is taxable

Sales Tax (@ 9.25%)

TOTAL

AS-NEEDED SERVICE

LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT OF

MEASURE

HOURLY

LABOR RATE

NO BID

1 Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

N/A

2 Monday thru Friday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

N/A

3 Saturday 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. N/A

4 Sunday 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. N/A

5 Holidays 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. N/A

[*] Denotes item is taxable

Sales Tax (@ 9.25%)

SECTION 8. Vendor Responses

8.1 BID VALIDITY: *

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

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

8.2 CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

8.2.1 Name of Bidder*

Please state the Name of Bidder here.

If Bidder is a corporation, the legal name of the corporation shall be set forth in this section as the Name of Bidder and the name, title, and person authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the corporation shall be stated as well.

If Bidder is a partnership or joint venture, the true name of the firm shall be set forth as the Name of

Bidder and the name of the partner authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the partnership or joint venture shall be stated as well.

If submittal of this bid or signature of any document submitted with this bid is by an agent other than an officer of a corporation or a member of a partnership, a Power of Attorney must be on file with County prior to Bid opening, or must be submitted with the Bid; otherwise, the Bid may be rejected as non-responsive. You may upload this power of attorney under Additional Information later in this bid response.

*Response required

8.3 COMPANY PROFILE & REFERENCES

8.3.1 Company Legal Name*

*Response required

8.3.2 Company Legal Status*

Please state the status here (Corporation, Partnership, Sole Proprietor, etc.)

*Response required

8.3.3 Active Licenses*

Please state all active licenses issued by the California State Contractor's License Board to the company whose legal name is above.

*Response required

8.3.4 Corporate Office Address*

What is the address of the company's corporate office? Please provide the full street/mailing address.

*Response required

8.3.5 Local Business Address(es)*

Please provide the local business address for the company named above. If there are multiple local addresses then please provide all.

• Full address:

• Telephone Number:

• E-mail Address:

*Response required

8.3.6 Length of Time Firm Has Been In Business*

Please clearly state, in months and years, how long your firm has been in business.

*Response required

8.3.7 Length of Time At Current Location*

Please clearly state, in months and years, how long your firm has been in business at its current location.

*Response required

8.3.8 Regular Business Hours*

*Response required

8.3.9 Regular Holidays and Hours When Business Is Closed*

*Response required

8.3.10 Federal Taxpayer ID Number*

*Response required

8.3.11 DUNS Number*

Please provide your D-U-N-S Number

8.3.12 Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEI)*

The County requires a valid UEI number with active registration status. Your company may obtain one at no cost at https://sam.gov/entity-registration.

*Response required

8.3.13 Are you registered, active, and in good standing with the California Secretary of

State?*

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

8.3.14 Corporation?*

Is your firm incorporated?

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

8.3.15 State of Incorporation?*

You have indicated that your firm is incorporated. Please provide the name of the State of

Incorporation.

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

8.3.16 Contract Signature Authority - Executive Signature*

If incorporated, please provide the name, contact number, and email of the person who would provide this signature authority. The Executive Signer Authority comes from the President, Vice-President, or

Chairperson of the Board.

• Contact Full Name:

• Contact Number:

• E-mail Address:

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

8.3.17 Contract Signature Authority - Financial Signature*

If incorporated, please provide the name, contact number, and email of the person who would provide this signature authority. The Financial Signer Authority comes from the Secretary, Assistant

Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, or Treasurer.

• Contact Full Name:

• Contact Number:

https://sam.gov/entity-registration

• E-mail Address:

*Response required

When equals "No"

8.3.18 Contract Signature Authority*

If not incorporated, please provide the name, contact number, and email of the person who has the binding and signature authority of this contract.

• Contact Full Name:

• Contact Title:

• Contact Number:

• E-mail Address:

*Response required

8.3.19 Sole Proprietor Under Different Name?*

Is your firm a sole proprietor doing business under a different name?

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

8.3.20 Sole Proprietor's Name*

You have indicated that your firm is a sole proprietorship doing business under a different name.

Please provide the sole proprietor's name and the name you are doing business under.

*Response required

8.3.21 Contact Person for Solicitation*

Please provide the following in relation to the point of contact for this solicitation:

• Contact Person Full Name

• Contact Person Telephone Number

• Contact Person Email Address

*Response required

8.3.22 Project Manager*

Please provide the following regarding who will be your project manager for this project:

• Project Manager Full Name

• Project Manager Telephone Number

• Project Manager Email Address

*Response required

8.3.23 Contact Person for Accounting*

Please provide the following in relation to the point of contact for Accounting:

• Contact Person Full Name

• Contact Person Telephone Number

• Contact Person Email Address

*Response required

8.3.24 Emergency Contact*

In the event of an emergency of declared disaster, the following is required:

• Contact Person Full Name (during non-business hours)

• Contact Person Telephone/Cellphone Number

• Contact Person Email Address

*Response required

8.3.25 References*

Do you have letters from at least three references (not including County of Orange References) that include:

• Reference Names

• Addresses of site where work was performed

• Contact Name

• Telephone Number of Contact

• Contact Email Address

• Contract Effective Dates

• Contract Amount

• Brief Contract Descriptions

If you do not have letters you will be able to provide the same information electronically in the next question by answering "No" here.

☐ Yes

☐ No

When equals "Yes"

8.3.26 References - Letters*

Please upload your letters from at least three references (not including County of Orange References) that include:

• Reference Names

• Addresses of site where work was performed

• Contact Name

• Contact Email Address

• Telephone Number of Contact

• Contract Effective Dates

• Contract Amount

• Brief Contract Descriptions

*Response required

When equals "No"

8.3.27 References - Information*

Please provide the following information regarding at least three references (not including County of

Orange References):

• Reference Names

• Addresses of site where work was performed

• Contact Name

• Telephone Number of Contact

• Contact Email Address

• Contract Effective Dates

• Contract Amount

• Brief Contract Descriptions

The references will be contacted for verification, and these contacts must be current and able to respond promptly.

*Response required

8.4 BIDDER CERTIFICATION

8.4.1 Conflict of Interest*

Bidder must certify either Yes or No below:

Bidder certifies current/past financial, business or other relationship(s) with the County exist/existed as follows:

A. (Yes) Disclose any financial, business or other relationship with the County of Orange, any other entity that the Orange County Board of Supervisors governs*, or any Orange County Board member, officer or employee, which could affect or influence award of the contract for the services you propose to provide.

B. (No) Bidder certifies that no relationships exist/existed as outlined in item I above.

*Orange County Board of Supervisors govern: All Assessment Districts, All Community Facilities

Districts, All Reassessment Districts, Housing and Community Development Commission, Housing

Successor Agency to the Orange County Development Agency, In-Home Supportive Services Public

Authority, Industrial Development Authority For Orange County, Local Redevelopment Authority

Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS) El Toro, Orange County Financing Authority, Orange County

Flood Control District, Orange County Housing Authority, Orange County Housing Authority

Acting As the Housing Successor Agency, Orange County Public Financing Authority, Orange

County Special Financing Authority, South Orange County Public Financing Authority, and the

Successor Agency to the Orange County Development Agency

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

8.4.2 Disclose any financial, business or other relationship with the County of

Orange, any other entity that the Orange County Board of Supervisors governs*, or any

Orange County Board member, officer or employee, which could affect or influence award of the contract for the services you propose to provide.* *Response required

8.4.3 Litigation*

Bidder must certify either Yes or No below:

Bidder certifies current/past litigation as follows:

A. (Yes) Bidder shall provide detailed information regarding litigation (court and case number), liens, or claims involving Bidder, or any company that holds a controlling interest in Bidder, against the County of Orange in the past seven (7) years.

B. (No) Bidder certifies that Bidder or any proposed subcontractors do not have any past or current litigation.

☐ Yes

☐ No

When equals "Yes"