Emergency vehicle equipment parts

The County of Orange, OC Public Works is seeking competitive bids for an Emergency Vehicle Equipment Parts contract covering new equipment, parts, and accessories for emergency, maintenance, and park vehicles. The solicitation requires vendors to maintain approximately 95% parts availability and ship parts within 24 hours of order, with customer service representatives available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The contract will cover 17 specific line items from manufacturers including Federal Signal, Motorola, Setina, and Whelen, encompassing equipment such as undercover sirens, roof mount antennas, push bumpers, and vehicle consoles. Electronic bids must be submitted through the County's online bidding system by June 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the contract term beginning September 1, 2025, and lasting five years. Bidders must possess a valid California State Contractor's License and comply with various certification and documentation requirements. The procurement will utilize a fully electronic solicitation process, accepting only online bids submitted through the designated county bidding system.

The solicitation offers local small business (OCLSB) and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences, providing a 5% bid price deduction for certified businesses, with potential for an 8% preference for businesses certified in both categories. The contract includes a cooperative purchasing provision allowing other municipal, county, public utility, hospital, educational, and governmental organizations to utilize the contract pricing, with the County receiving a 2% administrative rebate on subordinate contract sales. The total contract amount is not to exceed $3,000,000, with contractors required to provide parts at specified pricing and additional manufacturer discounts. Bidders must offer discounts on parts from 26 additional emergency equipment manufacturers and demonstrate the ability to provide comprehensive emergency vehicle equipment parts. The County reserves the right to purchase emergency items from alternate contractors if the awarded contractor cannot provide timely delivery, ensuring flexibility in meeting operational needs.