Maintenance and Repair Services of Dive Team Compressor Units

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner Department is seeking competitive bids for Maintenance and Repair Services of Dive Team Compressor Units, specifically for a MAKO Dive Team Compressor Unit (Model # BAM06-ES, Serial # 546E951). This fully electronic solicitation requires bidders to submit proposals through the County's online bidding system by August 29, 2025, at 4:00 pm, with all questions due by August 22, 2025, at 4:00 pm. The contract will be a three-year term with potential for two additional one-year renewals, focusing on quarterly preventative maintenance including oil and filter changes, valve checks, air quality testing, and purification cartridge replacements. Qualified vendors must be certified MAKO repair technicians, capable of providing service between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a maximum four-hour response time for service calls. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with bids remaining valid for 365 days after the closing date, and the pricing structure will include labor rates for normal and overtime hours, quarterly maintenance rates, and parts discounts.

The procurement includes preferences for Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) vendors, offering a 5% bid price reduction for evaluation purposes, with potential for an 8% preference if certified in both categories. Subcontractors performing more than 0.5% of the work must be explicitly listed, and bidders are required to provide a valid D-U-N-S number and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. The contract includes performance and payment bonds to guarantee financial and contractual compliance, with the total contract value to be determined at award. The model contract supports local small business participation, potentially requiring allocation of at least 20% of the contract amount to small or disabled veteran-owned businesses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for additional repairs not listed in the original scope of work up to a predetermined amount, with annual updates to manufacturer price lists and usage reports required. The County reserves the right to make multiple awards or reject any bids, ensuring flexibility in the procurement process.