RFP-017-2841304-JC - On-Call Rapid-Build Structures for Emergency Preparedness

The County of Orange, California County Executive Office is soliciting proposals for design, manufacture, delivery, and installation of rapid-build tensioned membrane aluminum frame structures to support emergency preparedness and disaster response operations under RFP-017-2841304-JC, with proposals due July 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A preference of 5% to cost scores applies to Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certified firms, with 8% preference for firms holding both certifications.

Respondents must hold a valid California Class B General Building Contractor license and demonstrate five years of experience designing and installing tensioned membrane structures or similar modular emergency facilities, with at least three completed project references including one from a public sector client. All primary structural components must be manufactured in the United States or Canada with minimum 45% post-industrial recycled aluminum content. Structures must comply with International Building Code Chapter 31 Section 3102 and NFPA 701 fire safety standards, withstand 180 mph sustained wind loads and 230 pounds per square foot snow loads, accommodate clear-span interiors up to 200 feet, and deploy within three to six weeks of order receipt. The contractor must provide minimum 50-year pro-rata warranty on aluminum substructure and 25-year pro-rata warranty on membrane systems, R-30 insulation with 25% recycled content, comprehensive operations manuals, on-site training, and weekly status reporting.

This is a usage-based on-call cooperative contract with a five-year term from execution, renewable subject to Board of Supervisors approval. Compensation is determined through individual purchase orders for each structure. The County will secure Builder's Risk insurance at 100% of insurable value with maximum $50,000 deductible per claim. The contractor must maintain $3,000,000 Commercial General Liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, $1,000,000 Employers Liability, and $2,000,000 Professional Liability per claim or in aggregate.

Evaluation consists of written response (500 points), presentation/interview (400 points), and cost proposal (100 points). The County may award to one or multiple respondents. Proposals are valid for 365 calendar days from closing. All submissions must be made electronically through the County's eProcurement Portal.