Job Order Contract (JOC) 2026 - Emergency Response Work

The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks is soliciting bids for a Job Order Contract (JOC) titled Emergency Response Work 2026-01, an indefinite quantity contract with a maximum value of $6,402,606 and a one-year term. The contract will cover a broad range of emergency response construction tasks related to roads and bridges, executed using preset unit prices from the Construction Task Catalog adjusted by contractor-bid factors. Work is to be performed primarily in Salinas, California, with all performance occurring on-site at the project location. The solicitation number is 20260717025, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM for Emergency Response Work, and proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the designated county address. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning award will go to the lowest bidder who meets all technical and responsiveness requirements, with tie-breaking determined by a sequence of weighted adjustment factors not specified in detail. Contractors must comply with CSI MasterFormat specifications, adhere to industry standards including NFPA, UL, APWA, and NEMA, and ensure all materials meet durability and environmental resistance requirements for outdoor and burial conditions. Contractors are required to submit detailed certifications, including a non-collusion affidavit, a statement regarding criminal convictions of principals under Public Contract Code Section 10285.1, and a certification of good-faith effort to employ residents of the Monterey Bay Area, with affirmative responses triggering specific reporting obligations. Payment processing is handled by the County Auditor-Controller through manual applications and certificates of payment, with no electronic invoicing systems used. Insurance coverage including commercial general liability, workers’ compensation, and builder’s risk is mandatory, along with proper state licensing and adherence to prevailing wage laws. While no federal acquisition regulation clauses were identified, construction-specific requirements under CSI MasterFormat and applicable local codes govern performance, inspection, and acceptance, with all testing and inspections conducted on-site and witnessed by the County or authorities having jurisdiction. The contract structure does not include options, key personnel designations, or security clearance mandates, but does require compliance with environmental and safety regulations including respiratory protection standards, and materials must be marked using approved labeling methods such as thermal transfer or engraved legends, following the APWA color code for underground utilities.