Maintenance and Repair Services for Steam and Water Boilers

The County of Orange, OC Public Works, is requesting competitive bids for maintenance and repair services for steam and water boilers at county facilities, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM through the County's electronic bidding system. A 5% bid deduction preference (maximum $100,000) applies to certified Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms.

The scope encompasses on-call preventative maintenance, emergency repair services with a mandatory two-hour response time available 24/7, and equipment replacement for tasks under $60,000. Work includes steam and water boilers, hot water heaters, and associated flanged and welded control and isolation valves at multiple county locations. Contractors must hold a valid California C-4 license for boiler work and a C-10 license for electrical work, be registered in good standing with the Department of Industrial Relations, and employ at least one Journeyman HVAC Mechanic or Certified Boiler Technician with a minimum 6,000 hours of direct boiler maintenance and repair experience. Personnel assigned to secured county facilities must pass background clearance checks.

Pricing shall be submitted on a firm, fixed-rate basis for labor broken down by trade classification (Journeyman HVAC Mechanic and Certified Boiler Technician) and time of service (normal business hours, after-hours, weekends, and holidays), with materials and equipment rentals reimbursed on a cost-plus basis with a specified markup. All workers must be paid prevailing wages per California Department of Industrial Relations requirements. The contract is effective January 10, 2027, for an initial three-year term. Contractors must maintain liability insurance and an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Bids remain valid for 120 days from the solicitation closing date. The County reserves the right to make multiple awards and reject any or all bids.