Hydraulic Hose Repair and Fabrication Services

The County of Orange, OC Public Works is seeking competitive bids for Hydraulic Hose Repair and Fabrication Services through a fully electronic solicitation. The procurement targets a contractor capable of providing mobile repair workshop services for hydraulic hose repair and fabrication on an as-needed basis, serving OC Fleet locations in Santa Ana. Key deliverables include the ability to respond to service requests within one hour, maintain a parts warehouse within 10 miles of county fleet facilities, and manufacture high-pressure hoses up to two inches in bore on-site. Contractors must provide labor rates for regular hours, after-hours, and weekend/holiday work, along with potential percentage markups on parts. The solicitation requires bidders to submit electronic proposals by September 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with bids remaining valid for 365 days after the closing date. All questions or requests for interpretations must be submitted through the online bidding system's Question & Answer section by Wednesday, September 3, 2025, before 2:00 pm.

The County offers a Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference program, providing a 5% bid price reduction for qualified businesses, with an 8% reduction for businesses certified in both categories. The contract will be structured for a five-year term, covering services for OC Public Works at two fleet service locations in Santa Ana and Orange, California. Contractors must comply with stormwater management best practices and environmental regulations, and warrant all work to be free from defects for a minimum of one year. The successful vendor will be responsible for safe disposal of hazardous waste generated during hose replacement or repair. While specific pricing details are not fully disclosed, the contract will be a firm fixed-fee arrangement with net 30-day payment terms, computed based on actual time spent on each job to the nearest quarter-hour. No price increases will be considered during the first contract year, with any subsequent adjustments requiring documented proof of cost increases and at least 180 days' advance notice.