Utility Trailers

The County of Orange, OC Public Works, is issuing a competitive invitation for bid (IFB) to procure three utility trailers designed for transporting tools and restroom facilities to remote work sites. Each trailer must feature a 120" x 66" body with tubular steel frame, 11-gauge steel deck, enclosed and perforated tool storage cabinets, a 20-gallon freshwater tank, 45-gallon wastewater tank, polyethylene restroom enclosure with hand flush gravity-fed toilet, stainless steel sink, pintle hitch towing configuration, electric brakes with breakaway switch, and comprehensive lighting and electrical components including a 7-way RV-style plug. Optional add-on features include directional arrow light bars, exhaust fans, and flashing LED lighting. Bidders must be California State Contractor's License holders in good standing, possess a valid D-U-N-S number, and provide certificates of insurance with additional insured endorsements. The solicitation is fully electronic, with bids submitted exclusively through the County's eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ocgov. Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with bids due by February 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Bids will remain valid for 120 days following the closing date. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on firm, fixed-price submissions for each line item separately, including all components, optional features, tire fees, registration fees, and sales tax.

The County offers a five percent (5%) preference deduction to certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders for evaluation purposes; however, if the lowest bidder holds such certification, the contract will be awarded at the certified entity's original bid price with a maximum allowable preference of $100,000. The Model Contract establishes a total compensation not to exceed $74,757.50 and functions as a cooperative agreement available to all Orange County departments and other governmental and non-profit entities. The awarded contract will be a firm fixed-fee agreement with a one-year term commencing upon execution, with no automatic renewal unless approved by the County Board of Supervisors. Contractors must maintain reasonable inventory stock, handle all delivery arrangements, provide quarterly volume sales reports, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability and automobile liability limits. Upon award, contractors must submit faithful performance bonds and labor and material payment bonds, with surety approval required from the County's Risk Management and Office of the County Counsel.