Potable Water Hauling Services

The County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling, is soliciting competitive bids for Potable Water Hauling Services through a fully electronic solicitation (IFB #IFB-299-2957103-JDW). The contract requires a licensed water hauler to deliver approximately 10,000 gallons of drinking water to two specific landfill locations: Santiago Canyon Landfill in Orange and Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine. Bidders must hold a valid California State Department of Health Services Food & Drug Branch license and ensure water meets state drinking water standards. The procurement requires electronic bid submission through the County's online procurement portal by November 14, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with all questions due by October 29, 2025, at 2:30 PM. Pricing will consist of hourly labor rates and trip charges, with labor hours computed to the nearest quarter-hour. Responsive bidders must meet all County of Orange terms and conditions, and bids will remain valid for 365 days after the closing date.

The solicitation includes preferences for Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) vendors, offering a 5% bid price reduction for evaluation purposes, or 8% if certified in both categories. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance with additional insured endorsement and a current W-9 form within seven days of award notification. The initial contract period will begin February 2, 2026, and continue for three calendar years, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, statutory Workers' Compensation coverage, and $1,000,000 in Employers Liability. The contract allows usage by all County departments and may be extended to other governmental and non-profit entities under a cooperative program with a 2% administrative rebate. While the exact contract value is to be determined, any amount exceeding $1,000,000 across all contract years will require Board of Supervisors approval.