Job Order Contract (JOC) for General Construction Services

Orange County, California is conducting a pre-qualification process for electrical contractors eligible to bid on a Job Order Contract for Electrical Services with a not-to-exceed amount of $1 million, with pre-qualification submissions due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and bid solicitation to be advertised to pre-qualified contractors on September 18, 2026. Only contractors who successfully complete pre-qualification will be eligible to submit bids.

Contractors must hold a valid California Class C-10 Contractor's License at submission and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations per Labor Code 1725.5. The County will conduct reference checks for at least three completed construction projects of similar size and scope. Contractors must provide proof of a $5 million general liability insurance policy (per occurrence and aggregate), current workers' compensation insurance, and a notarized statement from an admitted surety confirming bonding capacity of at least $1 million. Compliance with prevailing wage laws, apprenticeship requirements, and occupational safety and health regulations is required.

Pre-qualification scoring comprises four sections: Essential Requirements for Qualification (Pass/Fail), Licenses and Bonding (minimum 15 points required), Organization, History, Organizational Performance, and Compliance with Civil Laws (minimum 87 points required), and Construction Projects (reference-based evaluation). The contract term is one year.

Questions regarding pre-qualification documents must be submitted via the County's online bidding system to Timothy Shears, Deputy Purchasing Agent, no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pre-qualification documents are submitted electronically via the County's online bidding system; late submittals will not be accepted. Protests of solicitation specifications must be filed within five business days prior to closing; protests related to contract award must be submitted within five business days after the Notice of Solicitation Results. Contractors not pre-qualified may appeal the determination within seven calendar days of notification.