Progressive Design-Build for New Emergency Operation Center

County of Orange is requesting Statements of Qualifications from design-build firms for a Progressive Design-Build delivery of a new Emergency Operations Center at the Orange County Sheriff's Department facility in Tustin, California, with SOQs due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Respondents must be Design-Build Entities consisting of either a Class B General Building Contractor or a lead design firm serving as Designer-in-Charge, with flexibility to form joint ventures. A current California State Contractor's License (Class B) and bonding capacity of at least $50 million are mandatory. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage requirements and skilled and trained workforce provisions, and respondents must demonstrate acceptable safety records.

The scope encompasses modernization, expansion, and redevelopment of the aging Loma Ridge facility into a new four- to five-story structure with a parking component (425–520 stalls), approximately 17,250 square feet of new second-floor EOC space, first-floor renovation, site reconfiguration, utility relocation, and infrastructure improvements. The facility must maintain full operational continuity throughout construction and comply with Essential Services Buildings Seismic Safety Act requirements. The project timeline includes Phase 1 (design and preconstruction services) followed by Phase 2 (GMP approval and construction execution).

The expected cost range is $45 million to $50 million. SOQs must not exceed 30 pages and address qualification and experience, key personnel, project work plan approach, and progressive design-build experience. Evaluation is scored on 14 criteria totaling 600 points for written responses plus up to 400 points for interviews. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 1, 2026. Respondents must submit electronically via the County's eProcurement Portal and acknowledge receipt of all addenda. The County reserves the right to reject all responses, conduct interviews at its discretion, negotiate final contract terms, and terminate the contract prior to completion.