Heavy Equipment Transportation Services

Orange County Waste & Recycling is seeking qualified contractors to provide heavy equipment transportation services under solicitation IFB-299-3080201-JDW, with proposals due by August 14, 2026. The contract requires safe and reliable movement of equipment between County facilities including landfill sites, authorized repair facilities, and other operational locations within Orange County, California, to support routine logistics, special projects, and unplanned equipment outages. Performance is centered in Santa Ana, CA, with all transportation activities confined to the state of California. The solicitation does not specify contract value, pricing structure, or estimated duration, and no formal contract type such as FFP or IDIQ is declared. The work is governed by California Civil Code Sections 9100 and 9550 et seq., which mandate performance and payment bonds, and Unemployment Insurance Code Section 13020 to ensure proper worker coverage. Contractors must submit surety bonds for faithful performance and labor and material payments, with all bond documentation requiring notarization and corporate authorization under California Corporations Code §313. The County has not provided specific evaluation criteria, award methodology, or detailed inspection protocols, and no formal delivery schedule, FOB terms, or invoicing instructions are included. There is no indication of small business set-asides, socioeconomic preferences, or required certifications such as UEI or CAGE codes. Contract administration details including payment offices, accounting codes, or designated COR/COTR personnel are absent, and no electronic invoicing systems like WAWF are referenced. All submissions must comply solely with the California statutory requirements embedded in the bond obligations, with no additional special requirements or option periods outlined.