Hydraulic Hose Repair and Fabrication Services: Phase 2

The County of Orange, OC Public Works is seeking competitive bids for Hydraulic Hose Repair and Fabrication Services: Phase 2 (Solicitation #080-2926304-AA-01), targeting mobile repair workshop services for hydraulic hose repair and fabrication across OC Fleet/Shop locations in Santa Ana, California. The procurement covers mobile repair services with specific requirements including responding to service requests within one hour, maintaining a parts warehouse within ten miles of county fleet facilities, and operating a fully equipped mobile repair workshop capable of manufacturing high-pressure hoses up to two inches in bore. Key deliverables include on-site hydraulic hose repair, fabrication, and replacement services that meet original equipment manufacturer specifications, with a minimum one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Bidders must provide comprehensive labor rates for regular hours, after-hours, and weekend/holiday work, and be prepared to handle hazardous waste disposal generated during service operations. The solicitation is fully electronic, with bids due on October 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and all questions or requests for interpretation must be submitted by October 2, 2025, before 2:00 pm through the county's online bidding system.

The contract includes local small business (OCLSB) and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences, offering a 5% deduction in the original bid price for evaluation purposes for businesses certified by the State of California Department of General Services with principal operations in Orange County. Bidders must be certified as small businesses and/or DVBE to qualify for these preferences. The procurement covers a five-year contract term with a firm fixed-fee arrangement, allowing potential cooperative usage by other governmental and non-profit entities with a 2% administrative rebate on subordinate contract sales. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments after the first year, requiring 180 days' advance written notice with documented proof of cost increases. Successful contractors will be required to provide performance and labor/material payment bonds, demonstrating financial stability and commitment to contract fulfillment. The contract encompasses service areas in Orange County and surrounding regions, with a focus on providing comprehensive hydraulic hose repair and fabrication services for OC Public Works and OC Fleet operations.