Filling, Maintenance and Repair of SCBA and Air Bottles

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner is requesting competitive bids for filling, maintenance, and repair of SCBA and air bottles, with bids due June 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a fully electronic solicitation through the County's eProcurement Portal; no other bid format is accepted.

County of Orange Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certified bidders receive a five percent preference deduction on bid prices for evaluation purposes, with dual certification qualifying for an eight percent preference.

The scope covers approximately 50 scuba diving air tanks (aluminum and steel), 130 SCOTT firefighting air bottles (composite with fiberglass or carbon fiber wrapping), and 60 oxygen medical bottles for resuscitator kits. Services include hydrostatic testing, visual inspections, eddy testing, tumble cleaning, valve repairs, annual VIP inspections for SCUBA bottles, and annual preventative maintenance of oxygen regulators. The contractor must maintain a service facility within a 20-mile radius of Santa Ana, California, operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and deliver a 5-day turnaround for hydrostatic testing. Normal cleaning and preventative maintenance are provided at no additional cost.

This is a firm fixed-fee contract with a three-year initial term and an option to renew for two additional years by mutual written agreement. Service locations include eight County facilities: Harbor Patrol in Corona del Mar, Central Men's Jail/Warehouse in Santa Ana, James Musick Facility in Irvine, Air Support Detail in Costa Mesa, Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, Sandra Hutchens Training Center in Orange, Court Operations in Santa Ana, and Hazardous Device Squad in Orange. No guaranteed minimum orders are specified. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; the County reserves the right to make multiple awards or apportion requirements among multiple bidders.

Bidders must submit valid DUNS and UEI numbers, current W-9 or out-of-state tax forms, proof of California State Contractor's License, certificates of insurance with additional insured endorsements, and compliance certifications. The contractor must carry comprehensive insurance including $1 million commercial general liability, $1 million automobile liability, statutory workers' compensation, $1 million employers liability, and $1 million professional liability. Payment terms are net 30 days in arrears. Bids remain valid for 365 days following the closing date.