Request For Qualifications For Prime Contractors Seeking To Bid On Best Value Contracts For JOC Low Voltage Services

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is seeking to prequalify prime contractors for low voltage services under the Best Value Job Order Contracting (JOC) delivery method. This initiative focuses on small to medium maintenance, renovation, and recurring work for detention and public safety facilities, specifically excluding new construction. To be eligible, applicants must hold a B General Building Contractor license and demonstrate relevant experience as a prime contractor. Prequalification is mandatory for any contractor wishing to bid on future contracts, and the status will remain valid for one year following the issuance of the Notice of Prequalification. The evaluation process involves a pass-fail phase and a scoring system based on past performance. Mandatory submissions include a Prequalification Questionnaire, a Verification Form, a Release of Information Form, a Statement of Financial Condition with a signed Certificate of Accountant, and a notarized surety statement from an insurer approved by the California Department of Insurance. Scoring is based on project reference interviews focusing on equipment provision, reporting timeliness, schedule adherence, project close-out, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent job orders. Applicants must comply with California and Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage laws and maintain liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 2,000,000 dollars aggregate. All submissions must be made electronically via PlanetBids by September 30, 2026. The selection process includes a review period and project reference interviews through October, with the final Notice of Prequalification Selection scheduled for November 17, 2026.