Industrial Hygiene Services

The County of Orange is soliciting proposals for Industrial Hygiene Services to be provided on an as-needed basis across various facilities throughout the county. The contract is managed by the Risk Management Office and requires the contractor to furnish all necessary staffing, labor, equipment, and materials. The initial term is set for three calendar years, beginning February 1, 2027. Award selection is based on a 1,000-point evaluation system, with 900 points allocated to the written response regarding qualifications and experience, and 100 points allocated to the cost proposal. Preferences are provided to certified OC Local Small Businesses (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), offering a 5% to 8% increase to their tallied cost scores. Contractors must meet stringent professional requirements, including the employment of personnel with at least five years of experience, with specific certified staff requiring ten years of professional experience. Technical compliance requires the use of laboratories that are ISO/IEC 17025-:2017 compliant and AIHA-LAP certified. The contractor must maintain professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 and commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Key performance expectations include responding to general inquiries within 24 hours and mobilizing for emergency requests within two hours. Payments are processed net thirty days in arrears, with an allowable 10% invoice mark-up. Proposals must be submitted by November 16, 2026, and must adhere to a strict 20-page limit for the response section to avoid disqualification.