Appliance Maintenance and Repairs

The County of Orange, OC Community Resources is seeking competitive bids for Appliance Maintenance and Repairs, specifically targeting Continental laundry equipment at the Orange County Animal Shelter located in Tustin, CA. The procurement involves bi-annual preventative maintenance and as-needed repairs for six washer and dryer appliances, including models EH020PA, KDGBG, EH0601, and KT075. Bidders must be qualified vendors with a valid California State Contractor's License and must submit electronic bids through the County's online bidding system by September 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract requires contractors to provide written repair estimates, use only Continental parts, coordinate services in advance, and maintain a price list of commonly replaced parts. Key deliverables include two preventative maintenance inspections annually, hourly service rates for business and emergency hours, and a markup percentage for parts. All questions or requests for interpretations must be submitted by Friday, September 12, 2025, before 2:00 pm through the solicitation's Question & Answer section.

The County offers a Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference policy, providing a 5% bid price reduction for qualified businesses that maintain their principal operations within Orange County and are state-certified as a small business. The contract includes a cooperative purchasing program allowing other government entities to potentially utilize the contract pricing, with the County receiving a 2% administrative rebate on subordinate contract sales. The initial contract term is five years, running from October 7, 2025, through October 6, 2030, with the County reserving the right to add or delete appliances without penalty. While specific contract value details are marked as to-be-determined (TBD), the contract will include a not-to-exceed annual amount for additional work and emergencies. The procurement is supported by both a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, ensuring financial protection and contractual compliance. Bidders must also complete various certification forms and provide safety data sheets as part of their submission.