Architect - Engineer (A-E) Construction Testing and Inspection Services- Task Order Contract

OC Public Works, on behalf of the County of Orange, is soliciting a Task Order Contract for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Construction Testing and Inspection Services under solicitation number 080-3158004-DB. This as-needed contract is designed to supplement existing resources for professional services including construction materials testing and special inspections for concrete, grout, masonry, and structural steel, as well as testing, adjusting, and balancing for various mechanical systems. The contract has a maximum term of three years, and while no minimum amount of work is guaranteed, the County may award the requirements to a single respondent or apportion them among multiple firms. Qualified respondents must submit a Statement of Qualifications not exceeding 25 pages and identify their expertise across fifteen specialty areas. The selection process is based on a scoring format and is subject to reference checks, past performance, and potential approval by the County Board of Supervisors. Awarded firms will be required to provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier and submit cost and fee schedules on a per-project basis. Performance requirements include adherence to the Architect-Engineer Guide (Rev July 2018), California prevailing wage rates, and the County's safety and loss prevention policies. Payment is issued net thirty days after the receipt of an acceptable invoice submitted in monthly arrears.