Electrical systems, maintenance and repair services

County of Orange, OC Public Works is requesting competitive bids for electrical systems maintenance and repair services across multiple County-owned and leased facilities throughout Orange County, California, with electronic bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The County offers a 5% preference deduction (maximum $100,000) for certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders.

A valid California State Electrical Contractor License (C-10) with Department of Industrial Relations registration is required at bid submission. Contractors must employ at least one certified journeyman-level electrician with a minimum of 6,000 hours of direct experience on high-voltage emergency generators and maintain a minimum of 2–3 cleared personnel for secured County facilities. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations, and Cal-OSHA requirements.

The scope encompasses maintenance, repair, alteration, and installation services for electrical power supplies, switchgear, MCC and distribution panels, transformers, circuit breakers, lighting systems, and connections for HVAC equipment, variable speed drives, alarms, and security systems across County facilities. The majority of work occurs during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday); contractors must provide emergency call-out availability between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. with a two-hour response time. Prevailing wages per California Department of Industrial Relations standards apply to all workers.

The initial contract term is three calendar years, effective January 10, 2027, with no automatic renewal. Compensation is structured as a usage contract with hourly labor rates differentiated by classification (Journeyman Electrician, Electrician Assistant, NETA II–IV certifications) and work periods (normal, after-hours, weekend, and emergency), plus cost-plus markups for miscellaneous items (not to exceed $25,000 per invoice), rental equipment, and parts and materials. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability ($3,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation insurance. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bid validity is 365 days from closing.