Rental of Traffic Control Devices & Equipment

The County of Orange, OC Public Works is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive contract to rent traffic control devices and equipment for road and flood control maintenance projects. This fully electronic solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide a wide range of traffic control equipment, including solar-powered LED message boards, amber LED arrow boards, light towers, barricades, traffic barrels, and other related items. The contract will be effective from July 14, 2025, and continue for five calendar years, with vendors required to maintain 24/7 availability and respond to equipment requests within specified timeframes. Key procurement dates include a project release on April 7, 2025, a question submission deadline of April 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm, and a bid submission deadline of April 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Bidders must submit proposals exclusively through the County's online bidding system, with no alternative submission methods accepted. The procurement covers equipment rental for both routine daily operations and emergency situations, with vendors expected to supply, deliver, pick up, repair, and service traffic control devices as needed.

The solicitation offers preferences for Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with bidders required to be certified by the State of California's Department of General Services and maintain principal operations within Orange County. The total contract amount is not to exceed $225,000.00, with pricing structured around daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates for various equipment types. A cooperative provision allows other municipal, county, public utility, hospital, educational, and governmental organizations to potentially utilize the contract's pricing, with a 2% administrative rebate to the County for such arrangements. The County will not permit price increases during the first year of the contract, and any subsequent price adjustments must be formally documented and approved. Vendors must be prepared to provide equipment for both Orange County and San Francisco City jurisdictions, demonstrating flexibility and comprehensive coverage across different municipal environments.