Pre-Qualification for Modjeska Grade Road, Road and Drainage Improvements

Orange County Public Works (California) is conducting a pre-qualification process for contractors eligible to bid on Modjeska Grade Road Road and Drainage Improvements, with pre-qualification applications due September 28, 2026, and questions due September 17. Contractors must hold a current California State Contractor's License classified as "A" and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations—a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses pavement reconstruction, concrete ditches, inlets, junction structures, and storm drain lines; retaining wall construction; guardrail removal and installation; erosion control measures; utility adjustments; and striping along Modjeska Grade Road. The estimated construction cost is $17.8 million.

Pre-qualification scoring comprises four sections: Essential Requirements (Pass/Fail), Licenses and Bonding (15-point minimum passing score), Organization and Compliance (87-point minimum), and Construction Projects experience evaluated through reference checks of at least six comparable public projects completed within the past ten years. Essential requirements include general liability insurance with minimum limits of $5 million per occurrence and aggregate, current workers' compensation insurance, and a notarized bonding-capacity letter from an admitted surety insurer demonstrating capacity of at least $17.8 million.

Only pre-qualified contractors will be eligible to submit bids when the project is publicly advertised; the actual bid opening date will be announced after pre-qualified contractors are selected. The County reserves the right to reject any response, request best and final offers, award to multiple contractors, or defer award for up to 180 days. Questions must be submitted through the County's online bidding system only, directed to Matthew Gill, Deputy Purchasing Agent.