Design Build For Vertical Conveyance Projects Phases 2 - 4

The County of Orange, John Wayne Airport, is seeking a design-build entity for the Vertical Conveyance Project Phases 2 through 4, with a budgeted project amount of 41 million dollars. The scope of work includes the replacement of three remaining escalators and the modernization of 28 elevator units across the terminal, parking garages, and ground transportation center. Key deliverables include the development of Building Information Models from LOD 300 to LOD 500 and the creation of an asset index database for AssetWorks. The project must adhere to strict accessibility standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, as well as TSA-approved airport security programs and California Building Standards Code. This is a two-step procurement process starting with a Request for Qualifications to shortlist candidates for a subsequent Request for Proposals. Statements of Qualifications were due September 18, 2026, with the final proposal deadline set for October 16, 2026. Qualified respondents must hold a Class B contractor license with a Class C-11 subcontractor and provide a notarized surety statement confirming bonding capacity of at least 41 million dollars. The contract is subject to FAA funding requirements, including the Build America, Buy America Act, and requires compliance with California prevailing wage laws. Performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the contract amount are required for the successful bidder.