Pre-Qualification for Job Order Contract (JOC) for Pavement Maintenance Services

Contractors seeking pre-qualification for the Job Order Contract (JOC) for Pavement Maintenance Services under solicitation IFB-080-3104003-SV PQ must demonstrate technical competence and financial responsibility to perform road, structural, utility, concrete, and storm drain work under individual job orders issued by OC Public Works in California. The contract operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, where the lowest compliant bid wins after meeting mandatory pre-qualification criteria tied to risk factors such as surety payment defaults, criminal convictions related to construction, labor law violations, insurance lapses, and debarment history. Evaluation points are assigned based on negative events, with 10-point factors carrying the highest risk weight, and all technical acceptability must be confirmed before price is considered. Work is performed at various county sites under individually scoped job orders developed through joint meetings with the County, aligned with the Greenbook and standard public works specifications, excluding Sections 209, 214, 307, and 314. All work must comply with prevailing wage laws, Caltrans and ASTM standards, stormwater permits, and manufacturer requirements, with performance subject to on-site inspections and a one-year warranty. The contract term is one year or until the maximum authorized amount is reached, with no guaranteed volume of work. Contractors must obtain security clearances for personnel accessing County facilities, bear all costs related to access codes and alarm triggers, and submit to immediate employee replacement requests. Invoicing must be in arrears, on contractor letterhead, and include contract numbers, dates, services rendered, and rates, with payments processed via EFT to a designated County project manager. Solicitations require electronic submission through the County’s procurement portal with original signatures on certifications, and offerors must affirmatively disclose any past surety defaults, insurance cancellations, wage violations, or ownership changes with supporting documentation. Socioeconomic preferences are based on local certifications for County of Orange Local Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise status, not federal small business standards, and no federal UEI or CAGE code is required. Financial accountability is enforced through state fund appropriation laws, though specific accounting codes are TBD. All special requirements emphasize contractor responsibility for security, compliance, and cost of administration, with no contract options or key personnel designations specified.