Rumble Plates

Orange County, California, through OC Waste & Recycling, is seeking to procure thirty-two (32) steel rumble plates across two landfill locations: Prima Deshecha Landfill (22 units) and Olinda Alpha Landfill (10 units). The procurement is a fully electronic solicitation under Invitation for Bid (IFB-299-2647503-WO), with bids exclusively accepted through the County's Official Bidding Site. The specific rumble plates must be 8' x 10' steel units featuring 2-1/2" x 1/4" angle iron cut at 45-degree angles, weighing over 3,100 lbs each, and including a 1-1/4" threaded lifting insert. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a Signature Page, Company Profile, References, Bidder Certification form, and Completed Price Sheet. The bid will remain valid for 365 days after the closing date, with a submission deadline of May 24, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest prices across multiple categories, with the County reserving the right to make multiple awards, reject bids, and negotiate with the most responsive bidders.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions to support local and disabled veteran businesses, with preferences for Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participants. To qualify for these preferences, businesses must maintain a principal center of operations within Orange County and be certified by the State of California Department of General Services. The contract allows for potential cooperative usage by other municipal, county, public utility, hospital, educational, and governmental organizations, with a 2% administrative rebate on subordinate contract sales. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation includes provisions for a 7.75% sales tax and separate freight charges for each delivery location. Invoicing will be completed electronically or by mail, with payment processed within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice. The manufacturer must provide a standard warranty, with the contractor responsible for all warranty-related work on the rumble plates.