Water Filtration & RO Systems and Services

Solicitation 060-3042002-CC is an Invitation for Bids issued by the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner for the rental and maintenance of thirty-six high-quality three-step water filtration and reverse osmosis systems. The systems will be located at the Theo Lacy Facility and the Intake Release Center. The scope of work includes the provision of the equipment and ongoing maintenance services such as cleaning, adjusting, and replacing worn parts. This is a firm fixed fee agreement with a performance period of three calendar years from the date of execution, with no additional renewals. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a five percent price deduction applied for evaluation purposes to certified Orange County Local Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise bidders. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 29, 2026. Mandatory requirements for bidders include obtaining security clearances by October 8, 2026, attending a job walk on October 15, 2026, and providing various certifications, including a Non-Collusion Declaration and Certification Regarding Debarment. Contract administration requires the submission of invoices in arrears on the contractor's letterhead, with payment terms set at net thirty days. The contractor must provide a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond. Additionally, the contractor is required to identify a Project Manager and key personnel to oversee the quality of deliverables, which must be inspected and accepted in writing by the County. Funding for the contract is contingent upon state budget approval and the County Board of Supervisors' approved budget.