County of Orange, OC Public Works

Invitation for Bid for WORK PANTS, COVERALLS, JACKETS AND UNIFORM SILK-SCREENED T-SHIRTS

IFB # IFB-080-2929802-SV

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COUNTY OF ORANGE

OC Public Works

PROCUREMENT SERVICES

601 N Ross Street

Santa Ana, CA

92701

Date: Monday, September 8, 2025

INVITATION FOR BIDS

FOR: WORK PANTS, COVERALLS, JACKETS AND UNIFORM SILK-SCREENED

T-SHIRTS

BID MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE:

September 30, 2025 / 2:00 pm

IFB # IFB-080-2929802-SV

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

Attachments:

C - Model Contract

D - Sample Logos

SECTION 1. General Information

1.1 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), Suchitra Vattyam, via the County’s online biding system.

1.2 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 by Monday, September 15, 2025 before

2:00 pm.

1.3 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.

Invitation for Bid for WORK PANTS, COVERALLS, JACKETS AND UNIFORM SILK-SCREENED T-

SHIRTS IFB # IFB-080-2929802-SV

County of Orange IFB

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County's Deputy Procurement Agent, Suchitra Vattyam, suchitra.vattyam@ocpw.ocgov.com, will provide all official communication concerning this IFB.

1.4 BID VALIDITY

Bids will be valid for a period of 120 days after IFB closing date.

1.5 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, Chairman, Third District Doug Chaffee, Vice Chairman, 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

2929802-SV Page 2 of 44 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:

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 mailto:procurement-support@opengov.com

2929802-SV Page 3 of 44 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.

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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 90 days after the Bid opening. During this period of time, Bidders shall guarantee the prices quoted in their Bids. County and the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder may mutually agree in writing to a longer 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.

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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

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, Suchitra Vattyam at suchitra.vattyam@ocpw.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.

1. 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/proposal prior to the close of the solicitation in accordance with the solicitation submittal procedures provided in this solicitation.

Protest of Award of Contract:

A. All protests related to the award of a contract, the protest must be submitted 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.

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.

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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.

Appeal Process

A. If the protestor wishes to appeal the decision of the DPA, the protestor must submit, within three

(3) business days from receipt of the DPA’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

This Contract specifies the contractual terms and conditions by which the County will procure Work

Pants, Coveralls, Jackets and Uniform Silk-Screened T-Shirts from Contractor as further detailed in the

Scope of Work, identified and incorporated herein by this reference as “Attachment A”.

4.2 SCOPE OF WORK

I. SCOPE OF WORK: This Contract is for the purchase and delivery of Work Pants, Coveralls, Jackets and Uniform Silk-Screened T-Shirts for the County of Orange, OC Public Works Employees.

Goods shall be provided in accordance with County Terms, Conditions and this Scope of Work.

Contractor shall supply County on an “as-needed” basis for the entire Contract term. County will typically mailto:CPOAppeals@ocgov.com

2929802-SV Page 7 of 44 place one large order per year for Work Pants and Uniform Silk-Screened T-Shirts and one large order every two years for Coveralls and Jackets with the option to order smaller orders of all items “as needed”.

II. SPECIFICATIONS – JEANS

A. Dark or Medium/Dark Stonewash Only (No Rinsed or Sand-Washed Colors)

B. Types of Jeans (Levi’s or approved equal dark blue jeans):

1. Men’s Levi’s® 501 Original Button Fly “Shrink to Fit” Jeans:

a. 100% Cotton Denim

b. Shrink to fit Jeans

c. Regular fit

d. Straight leg

e. Approximate 17 1/4” leg opening

f. Button fly

g. Shrink to fit

h. Color – Indigo or Dark Blue

i. Sizes: 28W/32L to 46W/34L

2. Men’s Levi’s® 505 Regular Fit Jeans:

a. 100% Cotton Denim

b. Regular fit

c. Straight leg

d. Approximate 16 1/2” leg opening

e. Zipper Fly

f. Color – Dark or Medium/Dark Stonewash

g. Sizes: 28W/32L to 46W/34L

3. Men’s Levi’s® 505 Big & Tall Regular Fit Jeans:

b. Regular fit

c. Straight leg

d. Approximate 20 1/4” leg opening

e. Zipper Fly

g. Sizes: 46W to 60 W (Big Guys)

4. Men’s Levi’s® 550 Relaxed Fit Jeans:

b. Relaxed fit

c. Slightly Tapered leg below the knee

d. Approximate 16 1/2” leg opening

e. Zipper Fly

g. Sizes: 28W/32L to 46W/34L

5. Men’s Levi’s® 550 Relaxed Fit Jeans (Big & Tall):

b. Relaxed fit

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c. Slightly Tapered leg below the knee

d. Approximate 19 3/8” leg opening

e. Zipper Fly

g. Sizes: 46W to 60 W (Big Guys)

6. Misses Levi’s® 505 Straight Fit Jeans (or approved equal):

a. 99% Cotton Denim, 1% Lycra

b. Relaxed fit

c. Tapered leg below the knee

d. Approximate 15” leg opening

e. S (29”), M (31”), and L (33”) Inseams

f. Zipper Fly

g. Color – Dark or Medium/Dark Stonewash

h. Sizes: 4-18

7. Misses Levi’s® 512 Perfectly Shaping Boot Cut Jeans (Plus) (or approved equal):

a. 99% Cotton Denim, 1% Spandex

b. Regular fit

c. Boot Cut - Flares below the knee

d. Approximate 18 3/4” leg opening

e. S (30”), M (32”), and L (34”) Inseams

f. Zipper Fly

h. Sizes: 16W to 26W

8. Misses Levi’s® 515 Boot Cut Jeans (or approved equal):

b. Regular fit

c. Boot Cut - Flares below the knee

d. Approximate 18 3/4” leg opening

e. S (30”), M (32”), and L (34”) Inseams

f. Zipper Fly

h. Sizes: 4-18

9. Misses Levi’s® 515 Boot Cut Jeans (Plus) (or approved equal):

b. Regular fit

c. Boot Cut - Flares below the knee

d. Approximate 18 3/4” leg opening

e. S (30”), M (32”), and L (34”) Inseams

f. Zipper Fly

h. Sizes: 16W to 26W

III. SPECIFICATIONS – WORK PANTS

A. Types of Pants (Dickie’s® or approved equal Work Pant):

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1. Men’s Dickies® (Item# 874) Original 874® Work Pant (Dickie’s® or approved equal Work Pant):

a. 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton

b. Pants must be Hemmed

c. Hook and Eye Closure

d. Flat Front

e. Machine Wash

f. Stain Release

g. Wrinkle Resistant

h. Belt Loops

i. Colors –Navy, Black, Charcoal, Khaki

j. Sizes: 26W/28L to 58W/32L

2. Men’s Dickies® (Item# WP314) Premium Cotton Flat Front Work Pant (Dickie’s® or approved equal Work Pant):

a. 100% Cotton

b. Pants must be Hemmed

c. Relaxed Fit; Straight Leg

d. Sits slightly below waist

e. Casual Waistband

f. Flat Front

g. Machine Wash

h. Stain Release

i. Wrinkle Resistant

j. Belt Loops

k. Colors –Navy, Black, Charcoal, Khaki

l. Sizes: 28W/32L to 48W/32L

3. Men’s Dickies® (Item# LP812) Industrial Flat Front Work Pant (Dickie’s® or approved equal Work Pant):

a. 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton

b. Pants must be Hemmed

c. Relaxed Fit

d. Reinforced, deep front pockets

e. Button Closure

f. Machine Wash

g. Stain Release

h. Wrinkle Resistant

i. Wider Belt Loops

j. Colors –Navy, Black, Charcoal, Khaki

k. Sizes: 28W/32L to 60W/32L

4. Women’s Dickies® (Item# FP774) Original 774® Work Pant (Dickie’s® or approved equal Work Pant):

a. 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton Twill

b. Original Fit

c. Hook and Eye Closure

d. Straight Leg

e. Pants must be Hemmed

f. Sits below waist

g. Machine Wash

h. Stain Release

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i. Wrinkle Resistant

j. Belt Loops

k. Colors –Navy, Black, Khaki

l. Sizes: 2-24 (Petite, Regular, Tall)

5. Women’s Dickies® (Item# FP322) Relaxed Fit Flat Front Work Pant (Dickie’s® or approved

a. 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton Twill

b. Relaxed Fit

c. Hook and Eye Closure

d. Pants must be Hemmed

e. Machine Wash

f. Stain Release

g. Wrinkle Resistant

h. Belt Loops

i. Colors –Navy, Black, Khaki

j. Sizes: 4-24 (Petite, Regular)

6. Women’s Dickies®(Item #FP331) Industrial Flat Front Twill Work Pant (Dickie’s® or approved

a. 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton

b. Casual Fit

c. Hook and Eye Closure

d. Pants must be Hemmed

e. Machine Wash

f. Stain Release

g. Wrinkle Resistant

h. Fade Resistant

i. Belt Loops

j. Stretch interlining in waistband for expanded comfort waist

k. Colors – Navy, Black, Khaki

l. Sizes: 4-24 (Petite, Regular)

IV. SPECIFICATIONS – COVERALLS

A. Type of Coverall (Dickie’s® or approved equal):

1. Basic Coverall Dickie’s® (Item# 48611):

a. Durable Poly/Cotton

b. Stain Release

c. Bi-swing back

d. Elastic at waist

e. Heavy-duty brass 2-way zipper

f. Concealed neck and waist snap

g. Two chest pockets

h. Handy rule pocket

i. Two large back pockets

j. Color – Navy Blue

k. “OC Public Works” logo embroidered above left chest pocket. The embroidery colors shall be as follows: the “OC” should be in color Orange-Pantone 534C;

Green leaf on the “O” of “OC” should be in color Green (leaf)-Pantone 7476C;

“Public Works” shall be in color White-Pantone 534C

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l. Sizes: S-5XL Tall

V. SPECIFICATIONS – JACKETS

A. Type of Jackets (ML Kishigo Parkas and Windbreakers):

1. ML Kishigo 360 Pro Series Parka (Model JS110 Lime) (or approved equal):

a. Lime parka with black lower body and sleeves

b. Reflexite® reflective tape (two horizontal and two vertical stripes)

c. Waterproof seam sealed construction

d. Thermal Insulation

e. Hidden collar hood

f. Adjustable cuffs

g. 6” side zipper

h. Two outside lower slash pockets with zippers & storm flaps

i. Outside left chest radio pocket

j. Hidden wallet pocket inside front closure storm flap

k. Inside general use pocket

l. ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 Class 3 Compliant

m. “OC Public Works” logo embroidered outside left chest pocket. The embroidery colors shall be as follows: the “OC” should be in color Orange-Pantone 534C;

Green leaf on the “O” of “OC” should be in color Green (leaf)-Pantone 7476C;

“Public Works” shall be in color Blue-Pantone 534C

n. “OC Public Works” logo on back of jacket, centered just above the lower reflective stripe should be in all black reflective letters approximately 3-4” in height.

o. Sizes: M-5X

2. ML Kishigo Black Series Windbreaker (WB100 Lime and WB101 Orange):

a. Lime windbreaker with black ripstop material in high wear areas, along the sides and under the arms.

b. 2” wide CNSS® reflective material (two horizontal stripes)

c. Lightweight 100% polyester and flexible design

d. Waist cinches hidden in front pockets

e. Adjustable cuffs

f. Shoulder blade vents

g. 2” wide reflective material

h. Two outside lower pockets with zippers

i. Left chest vertical pocket with waterproof zipper

j. ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 Class 3 Compliant

k. OC Public Works” logo embroidered outside left chest pocket. The embroidery colors shall be as follows: the “OC” should be in color Orange-Pantone 534C;

Green leaf on the “O” of “OC” should be in color Green (leaf)-Pantone 7476C;

“Public Works” shall be in color Blue-Pantone 534C

l. “OC Public Works” logo on back of jacket, centered just above the lower reflective stripe should be in all black reflective letters approximately 3-4” in height.

m. Sizes: M-5X

3. Port Authority SRJ754 Enhanced Visibility Challenger Jacket with Reflective Taping – Reflective (SRJ754SFTYYLW)

a. Yellow/Reflective – Sizes XS – 6XL

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b. Orange/Reflective – Sizes XS – 6XL

VI. SPECIFICATIONS – VEST

A. Types of Vest

1. ML Kishigo Professional Surveyors Vest (S5000 Lime and S5001 Orange)

a. Solid polyester front with mesh back

b. Zipper front closure reinforced with durable webbing

c. 2” wide high performance reflective material laminated to 3” contrasting color

d. Left and right mic tabs

e. 2 lapel grommets

f. Padded neck for comfort

g. Sizes: S-5X

2. ML Kishigo 6 Pocket Zipper Mesh Vest (1191 Lime and 1192 Orange)

a. 100% polyester mesh material with solid polyester pockets

b. Zipper front closure

c. 2” wide reflective material

d. Left chest mic tabs

e. Sizes: S-5X

VII. SPECIFICATIONS – T-SHIRTS

A. Types of T-Shirts

1. Men’s Short Sleeve T-shirts, With Pocket (sizes: S-5XL):

a. Adult Beefy-T, Hanes Brand (or approved equal);

b. Style H5190; White, Orange, Lime (or approved equal);

c. 6.1 oz., preshrunk, 100% cotton;

d. Pocket over left breast

And/or

a. Hi-Vis T-Shirt;

b. Style 2300G-O (Orange) or 2300G-L (Lime);

c. 5.6 oz., 50/50 poly cotton;

d. Pocket over left breast

2. Men’s Long Sleeve T-shirts, With Pocket (sizes: S-5XL):

a. Adult Beefy-T, Hanes Brand (or approved equal);

b. Style 6319; White, Orange, Lime (or approved equal);

c. 6.1 oz., 100% preshrunk cotton;

d. Pocket over left breast And/or

e. Hi-Vis Long Sleeve T-Shirt;

f. Style 2410G-O (Orange) or 2410G-L (Lime);

g. 5.5 oz., Heavyweight 50/50 poly cotton;

h. Pocket over left breast

3. Women’s Short Sleeve T-shirts, No Pocket(sizes: S-5XL):

a. Port & Company (or approved equal);

b. Style LPC150; Various colors specified at time of ordering (or approved equal);

c. 5 oz., 100% preshrunk cotton

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And/or

a. WonderWink Silky Short Sleeve;

b. Style B00GQJ51MQ; Various colors specified at time of ordering;

c. 1 Pound

4. Women’s Long Sleeve T-shirts, No Pocket (or approved equal) (sizes: S-5XL):

a. Hanes Women’s ComfortSoft®;

b. Style H5580 (or approved equal);

c. 5.5 oz., 100% preshrunk ring spun cotton

And/or

a. “WonderWink” Silky Long Sleeve;

b. Style B009YR3E40; Various colors specified at time of ordering;

c. 1 Pound

5. Men’s Moisture Management Short Sleeve T-Shirts, No Pocket (or approved equal) (sizes: S- 5XL):

a. Paragon, Islander Crewneck Tee (or approved equal);

b. Style 200; White, Orange, Lime (or approved equal);

c. 100% Microfiber performance polyester;

d. Moisture Wicking T-Shirt

6. Unisex Moisture Management Hi-Vis Short Sleeve T-Shirts, With Pockets (sizes: S-5XL):

a. VEA-100B High Visibility T-Shirt (or approved equal);

b. High Visibility Lime or Orange (or approved equal);

c. Lightweight 4.1 oz. performance fabric;

d. 100% polyester Birdseye knit;

e. Pocket over left breast;

f. Moisture Wicking T-Shirt

7. Men’s Moisture Management Long Sleeve T-Shirts, No Pocket (or approved equal) (sizes: S- 5XL):

a. Paragon, Islander Long Sleeve Tee (or approved equal);

b. Style 210; White, Orange, Lime (or approved equal);

8. Unisex Moisture Management Hi-Vis Long Sleeve T-Shirts, With Pockets (or approved equal) (sizes: S-5XL):

a. VEA-200B High Visibility Long Sleeve T-Shirt (or approved equal);

b. High Visibility Lime or Orange (or approved equal);

c. Lightweight 4.1 oz. performance fabric;

d. 100% polyester Birdseye knit;

e. Pocket over left breast;

f. Moisture Wicking T-Shirt

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9. Women’s Moisture Management Short Sleeve T-Shirts, No Pocket (or approved equal)

(sizes: S-5XL):

a. Paragon, Islander Sleeve Tee (or approved equal);

b. Style 204; White, Orange, Lime (or approved equal);

10. Sport-Tek® Short Sleeve PosiCharge® Competitor™ T-shirt ST350 (or approved equal) (sizes: S-4XL):

a. Lightweight

b. Moisture-wicking

c. 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester interlock with PosiCharge® Technology

d. Removable tag

e. Set-in sleeves

11. Sport-Tek® Tall Short Sleeve PosiCharge® Competitor™ T-shirts TST350 (or approved equal) (sizes: LT-4XLT):

a. Lightweight

b. Moisture-wicking

c. 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester interlock with PosiCharge® Technology

12. Sport-Tek® Long Sleeve PosiCharge® Competitor™ T-shirts ST350LS (or approved equal) (sizes: S-4XL):

a. Lightweight

b. Moisture-wicking

c. 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester interlock with PosiCharge® Technology

13. Sport-Tek® Tall Long Sleeve PosiCharge® Competitor™ T-shirts TST350LS (or approved equal) (sizes: LT-4XLT):

a. Lightweight

b. Moisture-wicking

c. 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester interlock with PosiCharge® Technology

14. Sport-Tek® Ladies PosiCharge® Competitor™ Short Sleeve T-shirts LST350 (or approved equal) (sizes: XS-4XL):

a. Lightweight

b. Moisture-wicking

c. 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester interlock with PosiCharge® Technology

d. Gentle contoured silhouette

e. Removable tag

f. Set-in sleeves

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15. Sport-Tek® Ladies Long Sleeve PosiCharge® Competitor™ V-Neck T-shirts LST353LS (or approved equal) (sizes: XS-4XL):

a. Lightweight

b. Moisture-wicking

c. 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester interlock with PosiCharge® Technology

16. Port & Company® Short Sleeve Essential Pocket T-shirts PC61P (or approved equal)

a. 6.1-ounce, 100% soft spun cotton

b. Left chest pocket

17. Port & Company® Short Sleeve Tall Essential Pocket T-shirts PC61PT (or approved

18. Port & Company® Long Sleeve Essential Pocket T-shirts PC61LSP (or approved equal)

19. Port & Company® Long Sleeve Tall Essential Pocket T-shirts PC61LSPT (or approved

20. Port & Company® Ladies Fan Favorite™ V-Neck Short Sleeve T-shirts LPC450V (or

a. 4.5-ounce, 100% ring spun cotton

b. Ladies fashion fit

c. Removable tag

d. Rib knit collar

21. Port & Company® Ladies Fan Favorite™ V-Neck Long Sleeve T-shirts LPC450VLS (or

a. 4.5-ounce, 100% ring spun cotton

b. Ladies fashion fit

c. Removable tag

d. Rib knit collar

22. Gildan® Ultra Cotton® 100% Cotton Long Sleeve Pocket T-shirts 2410 (or approved

a. 6-ounce, 100% cotton

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b. 50/50 cotton/poly (Safety Green, Safety Orange)

c. 90/10 cotton/poly (Sport Grey)

d. Double-needle, Left chest pocket

e. Double-needle neck and hem

f. Rib knit cuffs

23. Gildan® Ultra Cotton® 100% Cotton Short Sleeve Pocket T-shirts 2300 (or approved

a. 6-ounce, 100% cotton

b. 50/50 cotton/poly (Safety Green, Safety Orange)

c. 90/10 cotton/poly (Sport Grey)

d. Double-needle, Left chest pocket

e. Double-needle neck

f. Single-needle sleeves and hem

AA. T-shirt color options should include, but not be limited to: White, Navy, Orange, Neon Yellow, Black, Lime.

BB. OC Public Works name shall be silk screened on the front of the t-shirts approximately 1”-2” above the left breast or above the left breast pocket for shirts with pockets.

CC. OC Public Works name shall be in color per the attached samples. County shall pre-approve screen print prior to application on t-shirts.

VIII. HAT SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Yupoong - Classics® Flat Bill Snapback Cap 6089M (or approved equal):

a. 80/20 Acrylic/wool

b. 6-panel, structured, high-profile, 3 ½” crown

c. Flat Bill with green undervisor

d. Sewn eyelets

e. Snapback closure

B. Yupoong - Classics® Premium Curved Visor Snapback Cap 6789M (or approved equal):

a. 80/20 Acrylic/wool

b. 5-panel, structured, hard buckram, 3 ½” crown

c. Matching undervisor, 8-row stitching on visor

d. Matching plastic snapback closure

C. Yupoong - Classics® Classic Trucker Cap with premium mesh panels 6006 (or approved equal):

a. 65/35 Polyester/cotton

b. 5-panel, structured, 4” crown

c. Flat visor

d. Matching undervisor, 8-row stitching on visor

e. Matching plastic snapback closure

D. Yupoong - Classics® Retro Trucker Cap with premium mesh panels 6606 (or approved equal):

a. 65/35 Polyester/cotton

b. 5-panel, structured, 3 ½” crown

c. Curved visor

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d. Matching undervisor, 8-row stitching on visor

e. Matching plastic snapback closure

E. Yupoong – Flexfit 110® Pro-Formance® Cap

a. 97% Polyester / 3% Spandex

b. 6-panel, 3 ½” crown

c. Adjustable + Flexfit Technology

d. Moisture wicking & quick drying

e. Curved visor

f. Matching undervisor

g. Matching hoop & loop back closure

F. Hat color options should include, but not be limited to: Black, Navy, Dark Grey, Silver

G. OC Public Works name shall be embroidered 5” on center front of hats.

H. OC Public Works name shall be in color per the attached samples. County shall pre-approve embroidered print prior to application on hats.

IX. BEANIE SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Yupoong - Classics® Beanie 1500 (or approved equal):

a. 100% Acrylic

b. Hypoallergenic

c. Tight knit

d. Approximately 8 ½” length

B. Beanie color options should include, but not be limited to: Black, Navy, Charcoal

C. OC Public Works name shall be embroidered 5” on center front of beanies.

D. OC Public Works name shall be in color per the attached samples. County shall pre-approve embroidered print prior to application on beanies.

X. POLO SHIRTS AND WORKWEAR

Moisture wicking, wrinkle resistant, shrink resistant, stain releasing, color fade resistant

A. Port Authority Silk Touch Polo

a. 5-ounce, 65/35 poly/cotton pique

b. Flat knit collar and cuffs

c. Metal buttons with dyed-to-match plastic rims

d. Double-needle armhole seams and hem

e. Side vents

f. Wrinkle and shrink resistance

g. Sizes XS-4XL

h. Colors: Black, blue, grey, green, purple, red, yellow, white, orange

B. Port Authority Tall Silk Touch Polo

a. 5-ounce, 65/35 poly/cotton pique

b. Flat knit collar and cuffs

c. Metal buttons with dyed-to-match plastic rims

d. Double-needle armhole seams and hem

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e. Side vents

f. Wrinkle and shrink resistance

g. Sizes LT-4XLT

C. Port Authority Women's Silk Touch Polo

a. 5-ounce, 65/35 poly/cotton pique

b. Flat knit collar and cuffs

c. Metal buttons with dyed-to-match plastic rims

d. Double-needle armhole seams and hem

e. Side vents

f. Wrinkle and shrink resistance

D. Sport-Tek Micropique Sport-Wick Polo

a. 3.8-ounce, 100% polyester tricot

b. Snag resistant

c. Moisture-wicking

d. Double-needle stitching throughout

e. Tag-free label

f. Taped neck

g. Flat knit collar

h. 3-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons

i. Set-in, open hem sleeves

j. Armhole accent

k. Side vents

l. Rental-friendly

m. Sizes XS-4XL

n. Colors: Black, blue, grey, green, purple, red, yellow, white, orange

E. Sport-Tek Tall Micropique Sport-Wick Polo

b. Snag resistant

c. Moisture-wicking

d. Double-needle stitching throughout

e. Tag-free label

f. Taped neck

g. Flat knit collar

h. 3-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons

i. Set-in, open hem sleeves

j. Armhole accent

k. Side vents

l. Rental-friendly

m. Sizes LT-4XL

F. Sport-Tek Women's Micropique Sport-Wick Polo

b. Snag resistant

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c. Moisture-wicking

d. Double-needle stitching throughout

e. Tag-free label

f. Taped neck

g. Self-fabric collar

h. Open placket

i. Armhole accent

j. Curved back waist seam for flattering fit

k. Side vents

l. Rental-friendly

G. Port Authority Heavyweight Cotton Pique Polo

a. 7-ounce, 100% ring spun combed cotton heavyweight pique

b. Garment washed for softness

c. Shrink resistant

d. Flat knit collar and cuffs

e. Horn-tone buttons

f. Side vents

H. Port Authority Tall Heavyweight Cotton Pique Polo

b. Garment washed for softness

c. Shrink resistant

d. Flat knit collar and cuffs

e. 3-button placket

f. Horn-tone buttons

g. Side vents

h. Sizes LT-4XL

i. Colors: Black, blue, grey, green, purple, red, yellow, white, orange

I. Port Authority Women's Heavyweight Cotton Pique Polo

b. Garment washed for softness

c. Shrink resistant

d. Flat knit collar and cuffs

e. Horn-tone buttons

f. Side vents

J. CornerStone Select Snag-Proof Polo

a. 6.6-ounce snag-proof polyester

b. Tag-free label

c. Flat knit collar

d. Moisture wicking

e. Resists wrinkles

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f. Resists snags

g. Fights odors

h. 3-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons

i. Open hem sleeves

j. Side vents

k. Rental-friendly

l. Sizes XS-4XL

m. Colors: Black, blue, grey, green, purple, red, yellow, white, orange

K. CornerStone Tall Select Snag-Proof Polo

b. Tag-free label

c. Flat knit collar

d. Moisture wicking

e. Resists wrinkles

f. Resists snags

g. Fights odors

h. 3-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons

i. Open hem sleeves

j. Side vents

k. Rental-friendly

l. Sizes LT-4XLT

m. Colors: Black, blue, grey, green, purple, red, yellow, white, orange

L. CornerStone Women's Select Snag-Proof Polo

b. Traditional, relaxed look

c. Tag-free label

d. Flat knit collar

e. Moisture wicking

f. Resists wrinkles

g. Resists snags

h. Fights odors

i. 3-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons

j. Open hem sleeves

k. Side vents

l. Rental-friendly

M. Port Authority Short Sleeve Easy Care Shirt

a. 4.5-ounce, 55/45 cotton/poly

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Button-down collar

d. Dyed-to-match buttons

e. Left chest pocket

f. Back box pleat

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N. Port Authority Tall Short Sleeve Easy Care Shirt

a. 4.5-ounce, 55/45 cotton/poly

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Button-down collar

d. Dyed-to-match buttons

e. Left chest pocket

f. Back box pleat

g. Sizes LT-4XLT

O. Port Authority Women's Short Sleeve Easy Care Shirt

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Traditional, relaxed look

d. Open collar

e. Dyed-to-match buttons

f. Sizes XS-4XL

g. Colors: Black, blue, grey, green, purple, red, yellow, white, orange

P. Port Authority Long Sleeve Easy Care Shirt

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Button-down collar

d. Dyed-to-match buttons

e. Left chest pocket

f. Back box pleat

g. Rounded adjustable cuffs

h. Sizes XS-4XL

Q. Port Authority Tall Long Sleeve Easy Care Shirt

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Button-down collar

d. Dyed-to-match buttons

e. Left chest pocket

f. Back box pleat

g. Rounded adjustable cuffs

h. Sizes LT-4XLT

R. Port Authority Women's Long Sleeve Easy Care Shirt

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Traditional, relaxed look

d. Open collar

e. Dyed-to-match buttons

f. Adjustable cuffs

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S. Port Authority Short Sleeve SuperPro Twill Shirt

a. 3.4-ounce, 55/45 cotton/poly

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Stain releasing

d. Button-down collar

e. Back shoulder pleats

f. Dyed-to-match buttons

g. Left chest pocket

h. Sizes XS-4XL

T. Port Authority Women's Short Sleeve SuperPro Twill Shirt

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Stain releasing

d. Open collar

e. Bust darts

f. Back shoulder pleats

g. Dyed-to-match buttons

h. Turned-up sleeve cuff hems

i. Sizes XS-4XL

j. Colors: Black, blue, grey, green, purple, red, yellow, white, orange

U. Port Authority Long Sleeve SuperPro Twill Shirt

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Stain releasing

d. Button-down collar

e. Back shoulder pleats

f. Dyed-to-match buttons

g. Left chest pocket

h. Rounded adjustable cuffs

i. Sizes XS-4XL

V. Port Authority Tall Long Sleeve SuperPro Twill Shirt

b. Wrinkle resistant

c. Stain releasing

d. Button-down collar

e. Back shoulder pleats

f. Dyed-to-match buttons

g. Left chest pocket

h. Rounded adjustable cuffs

i. Sizes LT-4XLT

W. Port Authority Women's Long Sleeve SuperPro Twill Shirt

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1. 3.4-ounce, 55/45 cotton/poly

2. Wrinkle resistant

3. Stain releasing

4. Open collar

5. Bust darts

6. Back shoulder pleats

7. Dyed-to-match buttons

8. Rounded adjustable cuffs

9. Sizes XS-4XL

10. Colors: Black, blue, grey, green, purple, red, yellow, white, orange

XI. COUNTY’S REQUIREMENTS:

A. County Shall:

1. Provide Contractor with an electronic copy of the County Logo, Name, and/or Design to be applied to the jackets and uniform silk-screened t-shirts. Color and County Logo, Name, and/or Design are subject to change annually. County will immediately notify Contractor of any changes to color and County Logo, Name, and/or Design.

2. Place one large order per year for work pants consisting of approximately 300-400 pants;

place one large order every two years for coveralls and jackets consisting of approximately 80-100 coveralls and 100-120 jackets. Place one large order per year consisting of approximately 700 to 800 t-shirts.

3. Place smaller orders throughout the year “as needed”.

4. Provide Contractor with a list of the ordering employee’s names, work pant styles, t-shirt styles, quantities, and sizes to fill the orders. This list shall include the employee’s supervisor’s name.

XII. MINIMUM CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

A. Contractor shall:

1. Replace any product found to be faulty immediately without any cost to County.

2. Deliver all ordered t-shirts within thirty (30) days of receipt of order from County.

3. Notify County of any delays on requested items at the time the order is placed.

4. Ensure all deliveries are signed for by a County employee. NO EXCEPTIONS.

5. Ensure all deliveries/shipments are received Monday through Thursday; between 7:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.; excluding County holidays.

6. Any transportation charges and/or delivery charges shall be fully prepaid by Contractor, F.O.B. Destination.

7. Pricing shall include all freight/handling fees. No additional freight/handling fees will be paid by County.

8. Package work pants in bundles of five (5) per each employee’s order and label the bundled work pants with each employee’s name. Each County employee will receive five

(5) work pants. The work pants ordered by each employee may be a combination of any available work pant on this contract.

9. Package shirts in bundles of five (5) or ten (10), as required by the County. Each employee’s order shall be labeled by bundle, identifying shirts with each employee’s

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10. All items must be packaged in boxes labeled with the employee’s supervisor’s name and shipped to the attention of that supervisor. Items shall be boxed according to the employee’s supervisor and each supervisor shall be boxed individually.

11. Contractor shall provide annual usage reports to County upon request.

12. No Substitutions or alternates will be accepted.

13. Contractor shall deliver all items within 30 days after receipt of order, unless Contractor has notified County of delays and extension is authorized by County’s Project Manager.

14. Contractor shall allow for exchanges for work pants within 90 days after the County receives the order, at no cost to County. All exchanges shall be made by the employee and can only be made for the styles, sizes and colors outlined in this Contract.

15. Contractor shall issue any credits/refunds for exchanges to the County/Contract and not to the employee.

16. Contractor shall notify County immediately of any styles, colors, or size changes from the manufacturer.

17. Contractor shall provide County with a written quote outlining the original style, color, size, and price being replaced and the similar/like replacement style, color, size and price.

18. Upon receipt of the written quote for the replacement item and upon mutual agreement of both parties, County may purchase similar/like items.

XIII. DELIVERY LOCATION:

County of Orange

OC Public Works/Operations & Maintenance Warehouse #04

222 East Bristol Street Orange, CA 92865

And various other locations (if needed)

XIV. ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

A. Upon County request, Contractor shall submit supplemental proposals for Additional Items not called for under the Scope of Work of this Contract. Contractor must obtain County’s Project Manager’s written approval prior to providing any Additional Items.

B. County reserves the right to obtain supplemental proposals from, and use, alternate sources for the purchase of Additional Items and to utilize the data provided under this Contract to obtain necessary items.

C. The Contractor shall provide supplemental proposals with the pricing approved by County.

D. If the County authorizes an order by an alternate source, the Contractor will be relieved of responsibilities. Contractor shall continue to provide items and not be affected by Additional Items provided by alternate sources.

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E. Upon completion of any order of other Additional Items, whether by Contractor or an alternative source, the County’s Project Manager or designee will inspect the finished product at no additional cost to the County. Upon mutual acceptance of an order, the Contractor shall again be responsible for all orders of items originally covered under this Contract and the work performed under this section.

QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR’S PRODUCTS: Responsible bidders may be required to furnish free of charge samples at the request of County. Product samples, of which bids are submitted on, will be properly tested to ensure compliance with specifications and/or to determine if the product is an approved equal. The sample products will be stored at:

OC Public Works/Operations & Maintenance

222 E. Bristol Street, Orange, CA 92865.

DO NOT SEND SAMPLES UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY THE DEPUTY PURCHASING

AGENT

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.

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

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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:

1. Business…