General Maintenance Services

The County of Orange, California County Executive Office – Procurement and Contract Services is requesting proposals for General Maintenance Services across Orange County's 22 departments, with proposals due November 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due October 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. An Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference applies: 5 percent scoring adjustment for single certification, 8 percent for dual certification, provided subcontractors represent at least 20 percent of the bid amount.

The scope covers routine facility maintenance and repair services across Orange County — preservation, protection, operation, and maintenance of existing facilities and systems, excluding new construction, reconstruction, renovation, expansion, capital improvements, and standalone demolition. Work spans 24 labor classifications: general foreman, working foreman, carpenter, carpenter helper, concrete, electrical, electrical helper, masonry, painting and decorating, plumber, roofing, ceramic/mosaic tile, drywall, fencing, flooring and floor covering, glazing, HVAC, insulation and acoustical, lock-security equipment, refrigeration, solar, welding, irrigation, and asbestos work. All work requires written work authorization prior to commencement. Department of Industrial Relations registration is required when a project exceeds $15,000.

Pricing is time-and-materials with separate hourly rates for regular hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), after-hours (5:01 p.m. to 6:59 a.m., Monday through Friday), and weekend and County holiday hours. Materials, permits, rental equipment, and approved subcontractor work are reimbursed at actual cost; freight is reimbursed at actual cost with no markup.

Respondents must hold an active California Secretary of State registration, a Class B General Building Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board, and a minimum of five continuous years of experience performing similar maintenance work for municipal, commercial, or industrial entities with at least one public agency reference. Respondents must maintain valid D-U-N-S and UEI numbers prior to award.

Evaluation comprises Phase 1 written response (500 points), Phase 2 presentation/interview (400 points), and Phase 3 cost proposal (100 points). Written scoring emphasizes firm background and qualifications (175 points), key personnel and staffing (150 points), and work plan quality and approach (125 points). Proposals must remain valid for at least 365 calendar days from closing and cannot be withdrawn after submission. All responses must be submitted electronically via the County's eProcurement Portal; facsimile and email proposals are not accepted.