Progressive design-build (PDB) grand avenue fleet garage project

Orange County is seeking a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Entity to consolidate and replace its aging fleet service facilities through the Grand Avenue Fleet Garage Project located in Santa Ana, California. The procurement involves constructing a new 45,756 square foot single-story facility at 1300 South Grand Avenue, which will include 36 vehicle maintenance bays, 2 bus maintenance bays, and 7,946 square feet of staff offices and common spaces. Qualified respondents must be either a B-Licensed General Contractor or a lead design firm with at least ten years of experience, demonstrating comprehensive design and construction capabilities. The County will evaluate submissions using a points-based scoring system with a maximum of 5,000 points, assessing qualifications, proposed staffing, project workplan, and approach. Key submission deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal virtual meeting on October 8, 2025, with statements of qualifications due by October 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The project aims to create a centralized, efficient fleet facility that supports the County's strategic facilities plan, with an expected completion date no later than the end of 2027.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will utilize a Progressive Design-Build delivery method, where the selected firm will work through initial design and preconstruction phases before establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price. The current conceptual budget estimate ranges from $20,000,000 to $25,000,000, with the design-build entity responsible for comprehensive services including architectural, engineering, and construction management. The project will serve Orange County Fleet Services, which manages over 3,000 county-owned vehicles, and will incorporate sustainable design practices including recycled materials, high-efficiency systems, natural lighting, water conservation, and drought-tolerant landscaping. The facility will integrate administration, maintenance, and operations into a single campus-like environment, replacing the existing Civic Center Garage and Fruit Street Fleet Facilities. Financial management will be governed by a detailed Cost Allocation Matrix that systematically breaks down cost responsibilities across multiple project phases.