Job order contract (JOC) for plumbing services

The County of Orange, through OC Public Works, is soliciting proposals via a fully electronic Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Job Order Contract (JOC) for plumbing services. This procurement is intended to establish a contract vehicle for qualified plumbing service providers to deliver maintenance, repair, and related plumbing work across Orange County facilities and infrastructure. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the RFP documentation and demonstrate capability to perform the full scope of services defined in the contract. The procurement is being conducted exclusively through the County's eProcurement Portal, with no facsimile or email submissions accepted. All questions and requests for interpretations must be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with proposals due June 2, 2026. Respondents are directed to contact procurement support at procurement-support@opengov.com or the help portal at https://help.procurement.opengov.com/en/ for technical assistance with the online bidding system. Only electronic proposals submitted through the designated portal will be considered, and verbal clarifications or responses from County personnel will not be binding.

The RFP documentation references a Pre-Qualified List for Plumbing Services, suggesting that respondents may be required to meet pre-qualification criteria prior to proposal submission. Supporting documents include technical specifications, a Construction Task Catalog, a model contract, and bonding requirements including Labor and Material Payment Bonds and Faithful Performance Bonds, which establish the contractual and financial obligations expected of selected contractors. The solicitation materials reference the Orange County District Attorney's Office Public Works Unit guidelines, indicating compliance with local legal and procurement standards. Specific award values and contract term lengths are not disclosed in the posted summary; however, the scope and scale of services can be better understood through review of the Technical Specifications document (26MB) and the Construction Task Catalog (27MB). Interested firms should carefully review all attached documentation to assess their qualifications and capability to fulfill the requirements under this Job Order Contract structure.