Construction Management (CM) for New Emergency Operation Center

Orange County Public Works is requesting proposals for Construction Management services for a New Emergency Operation Center at 1382 Bell Avenue, Tustin, California, with proposals due July 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting and site visit on July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM. For projects exceeding $5 million, at least 3% of contract value must be subcontracted to certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) subcontractors, with preference scoring adjustments applied to qualified OCLSB or DVBE firms.

The scope encompasses construction management oversight for a new 520-stall parking structure with photovoltaic readiness, site reconfiguration with utility relocation, expansion of approximately 17,250 square feet of new second-floor EOC space, renovation of approximately 840 square feet of ground-floor storage, and selective infrastructure upgrades. The facility must remain operational throughout demolition and construction. Services include third-party testing, inspection, and commissioning. Design must comply with California Building Standards Code (Title 24), Essential Services Buildings Seismic Safety Act requirements for EOC tenant improvement spaces, and incorporate redundant utility systems. The Design-Build Entity must submit design submittals at 50%, 90%, and 100% completion stages and achieve LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction Silver equivalence or certification for office spaces and Parksmart certification for the parking garage.

The anticipated contract amount is $1.3 million on a time-and-materials basis with hourly rates as detailed in Attachment B. The contract term and renewal options are subject to Board of Supervisors approval. Respondents must maintain Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), Professional Liability ($2 million per claims-made or occurrence/$2 million aggregate), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. California prevailing wage requirements apply; all contractors and subcontractors must maintain DIR Public Works registration and active California Contractor's License Board licenses.

Minimum qualifications require at least ten years of consecutive recent construction management experience, ability to provide third-party testing and inspections, and similar experience with technology projects for at least three public agencies. Evaluation consists of Phase 1 written response (500 points) and Phase 2 presentation/interview (500 points), scored on firm background and qualifications, key personnel and staffing, work plan and project approach, response organization, and Model Contract compliance. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 1, 2026. Questions are due July 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM. All submissions must be electronic through the County's eProcurement Portal; facsimile and email submissions are not accepted. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 365 calendar days from closing.