Landscape, Power, and Handtools

The County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling, is requesting competitive bids for landscape, power, and handtools across five regional landfills (Prima Deshecha, Frank R. Bowerman, Olinda Alpha, Coyote Canyon, and Santiago Canyon) under IFB-299-3068204-JDW, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. A 5% price preference applies to certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders, with dual-certified OCLSB/DVBE firms receiving an 8% preference (maximum allowable deduction $100,000).

The scope comprises 127 specified line items organized into six categories: landscape tools (21 items), concrete and masonry tools (15 items), hoses (12 items), power tools and outdoor equipment (18 items), hand tools (12 items), work gloves (5 items), and miscellaneous items (44 items). All items are specified by brand and model number with quantities of one unit each. Delivery is required within seven business days of order receipt. The contractor must maintain inventory of all specified items and comply with comprehensive insurance requirements: Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation statutory coverage, and Employers Liability Insurance ($1 million per accident). Labor and Material Payment Bond and Performance Bond are required prior to contract execution.

The contract term begins September 1, 2026, for one calendar year with an option for four renewal years by mutual written agreement. Contract value is listed as TBD pending Board of Supervisors approval. Pricing must include all shipping, freight, and handling charges with no additional fees except California state sales tax at 9.25%. No price increases are permitted during the first year; all price decreases must be automatically extended to the County. Payment is net 30 days in arrears.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the County's eProcurement Portal. Required documentation includes SAM.gov exclusion verification, UEI and DUNS numbers, California Secretary of State registration, Federal Taxpayer ID, DOJ registration, active licenses, company references, and debarment/non-collusion certifications. Bids remain valid for 365 days. The County reserves the right to make multiple awards, reject bids, or cancel the solicitation.