6" Open, Trailer-Mounted Solids Handling By-Pass Trash Pumps

The County of Orange, California, through its OC Waste & Recycling department, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of one (1) 6-inch open, trailer-mounted solids handling by-pass trash pump for landfill operations at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill. The equipment must be a 2024/2025 model diesel-powered unit with a maximum of 49 horsepower, specifically the Thompson model 6JSVEE-DI-4LE2T-M with an Isuzu model 4LE2T Tier 4 Final engine or approved equal, capable of delivering 2,300 USGPM at 25 feet of total dynamic head and handling up to 3.0-inch diameter non-compressible solids. The pump shall be factory-mounted on a single-axle trailer with torsion suspension and include two 6-inch by 20-foot suction and discharge hoses with Bauer-type fittings, a one-year manufacturer's warranty, operations and parts manuals, and shop drawings. Deliverables include delivery of the unit to Frank R. Bowerman Landfill located at 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road, Irvine, California 92602, along with on-site operations and safety training. All submissions must be submitted electronically through the County's eProcurement Portal, with bids due by May 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., and all questions or clarification requests must be received by Monday, April 27, 2026, before 3:00 p.m. The County will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on a firm, fixed-price basis, with pricing remaining firm for the entire contract term of one calendar year from execution date with no renewal option.

The procurement includes evaluation preferences for designated local and disadvantaged business enterprises; qualified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders will receive a five percent (5%) deduction for evaluation purposes, not to exceed a maximum allowable preference deduction of $100,000. All awarded contractors must submit proof of California Secretary of State registration, active business licenses, certificates of insurance with minimum liability coverage requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability and automobile liability on a combined single limit basis, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and employers liability of $1,000,000 per accident or disease. Additionally, the contractor must provide W-9 forms, DUNS numbers, UEI numbers, and must comply with all Labor and Material Payment Bond and Faithful Performance Bond requirements as specified in the contract documents, with bonds calculated at a specified rate per thousand dollars of the contract price. The contractor is also responsible for demonstrating compliance with California AQMD emissions standards and Federal safety regulations, providing DMV documentation for vehicle registration, and adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials, and bids are valid for 365 days following the closing date.