Maintenance and Repair of Various Aviation Communication Devices

The County of Orange, specifically the Sheriff-Coroner agency, is seeking competitive bids for the maintenance, repair, inspection, and testing of various aviation communication devices for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. This solicitation, identified as IFB-060-3122703-CLM, requires electronic submissions via the OpenGov portal by September 30, 2026. The resulting contract will span three calendar years and utilize a firm fixed fee arrangement based on hourly labor rates for both regular and after-hours services. Awarding will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific price preferences available for certified Orange County Local Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Qualified bidders must hold a valid California State Contractor's License and provide comprehensive documentation, including a Non-Collusion Declaration, Levine Act compliance form, and a current W-9. The contract mandates strict adherence to various labor and safety standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Additionally, the selected contractor must provide a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond. Payment is processed net thirty days following the County's written acceptance of services, which are verified and tested to ensure they meet all prescribed specifications and scopes of work.