CMAR for Facilities Security Improvements

County of Orange is soliciting responses from qualified contractors to provide Construction Manager-at-Risk services for Facility Security Improvements at John Wayne Airport (18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, California) under an RFP with responses due July 30, 2026 and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting and site visit on July 9, 2026. A 3% minimum subcontracting requirement to certified Orange County Local Small Businesses or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises applies, with an additional 5% to 8% preference points available for certified firms.

Scope encompasses field investigation, phasing and cutover planning, constructability review, GMP development at multiple design stages, security systems installation, testing, commissioning, and project closeout. Respondents must demonstrate five years of consecutive CMAR or general contracting experience, hold California Class A licensure, maintain bonding capacity, and show experience with similar airport projects in California.

Evaluation follows a two-phase best-value process totaling 908 possible points. Phase 1 (written responses, 500 points) scores qualifications and experience (100 points), work plan and project approach (100 points), proposed staffing and organization (100 points), financial condition and safety record (80 points), and proposal organization and completeness (100 points). Phase 2 (presentations and interviews, 500 points) includes interviews and presentations (400 points) and cost proposal evaluation (100 points). The cost proposal—including total GMP for pre-construction services, construction services profit margin, and hourly rate schedule—is submitted in a sealed envelope at the time of interviews. Questions must be submitted by July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Proposal evaluations occur on August 18, 2026, with interviews scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Responses remain valid for 365 days from closing. The County reserves the right to negotiate terms, conduct interviews, request best and final offers, and defer award for up to 180 days.