Boat Engine Repairs

The County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner Department is soliciting competitive bids for comprehensive boat engine repair services for its Harbor Patrol Division. This fully electronic solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide maintenance, repair, and technical services for boat engines, with all work to be performed between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays. The contractor must be located within Orange County and capable of responding to emergency service requests within 24 hours of initial contact. Specific repair services include thermal cleaning, valve jobs, cam bearing installations, block work, and other technical maintenance tasks that adhere to manufacturer performance specifications and OSHA regulations. The bid (IFB # 060-2936802-CF) must be submitted electronically through the county's online procurement portal by November 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. All questions or requests for interpretation must be submitted by October 30, 2025, before 12:00 p.m. through the solicitation's Question & Answer section, with no direct contact permitted with other county personnel.

The county offers preferences for Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders, potentially providing a 5% bid price reduction for qualified businesses. Bidders must meet several key requirements, including possessing a valid D-U-N-S number, being registered with the California Secretary of State, and holding a valid California State Contractor's License. Additional mandatory submissions include a Debarment Certification, Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, and references from previous work. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-fee agreement with a three-year term commencing on February 3, 2026, and an option to renew for two additional years. While the total contract value is to be determined (TBD), the pricing structure includes detailed unit costs for various repair services, with new parts requiring a one-year warranty and labor charged to the nearest quarter-hour. The contractor must also guarantee that their prices are equal to or less than prices quoted to other government entities.