Temporary Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Rental Services

The County of Orange, through its Public Works department based in Santa Ana, California, is soliciting temporary heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) rental services for use across its facilities on both planned and on-call bases. Contractors are expected to provide and maintain a range of equipment including air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, air handlers, package units, and spot coolers, ensuring operational readiness for climate control needs. While no formal contract value is specified in the solicitation documents, the work is governed by California state and local laws rather than federal acquisition regulations, with compliance tied to the California Labor Code, including prevailing wage standards under Sections 1771, 1776, 1811, and 1815, as well as provisions of the Unemployment Insurance Code and Civil Code. Contractors must submit certified payroll records, verified under penalty of perjury, using forms approved by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and must ensure accurate reporting of wages, hours, classifications, and fringe benefits for all workers, including apprentices registered in federally recognized programs. The solicitation requires contractors to furnish both a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, with bond amounts to be filled in at the time of execution and governed by California Civil Code Sections 9100 and 9550 et seq. There is no indication of a formal evaluation framework, pricing structure, or basis of award such as LPTA or best value, suggesting the selection may be based on responsiveness and compliance rather than competitive scoring. The place of performance is any County facility within Orange County, and the period of performance will be determined contractually upon award. Submission of proposals is due by August 10, 2026, through the Orange County Public Works procurement portal or physical delivery to the contracting office in Santa Ana. The contract mandates strict administrative compliance with labor standards, with oversight and enforcement coordinated by the Orange County District Attorney’s Public Works Unit, which may pursue criminal penalties for false certifications under Title 18 and 31 of the U.S. Code. No federal clauses, special requirements such as security clearances or key personnel designations, or electronic invoicing systems are referenced, underscoring the purely state-level regulatory framework governing this procurement.