CUF insulation repair services

The County of Orange, OC Public Works is seeking competitive bids for CUF Insulation Repair Services through a fully electronic solicitation for its Central Utility Facility (CUF) located at 525 N. Flower Street in Santa Ana, California. The contract will cover miscellaneous insulation repair services for various piping, ducting, instruments, equipment, and valves that support steam, cooling water, and electrical power for over twenty County, City, State, and Federal facilities in the Santa Ana Civic Center Campus. Bidders must possess a current C-2 Insulation and Acoustical Contractor license, have been in business for at least five years, and maintain a primary shop facility within 40 miles of the CUF. The bid is due by July 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm and must be submitted exclusively through the County's online bidding system. Pricing will be structured with hourly rates for straight time, overtime, and double time, covering normal service, weekend/emergency repairs, and holiday work, with additional provisions for material cost markups and travel expenses. Key objectives include providing timely repair services, maintaining emergency response capabilities, and completing work within regular County working hours.

The contract includes a Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference policy, offering a 5% bid price reduction for qualified businesses. Subcontracting is explicitly prohibited, requiring all work to be performed by the contractor's own organization. The contract term is set for five calendar years, commencing on October 11, 2025, with a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000 and an annual contract amount cap of $200,000. The contractor must demonstrate the ability to respond to emergency repair notifications within 4 hours and provide detailed reporting. The County reserves the right to use alternate resources for work completion and obtain competitive bids for additional services. Financial protections are built into the procurement through a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Faithful Performance Bond, which guarantee the contractor's financial and operational commitments. The Orange County District Attorney's Public Works Unit may provide additional oversight to ensure compliance with labor regulations and contract terms.