Award
County of Orange Opengov #RFP-080-2720602-TV
CMAR - HCA - Madero New HVAC Plant
Recipient
ABM Building Solutions, LLC
Awarded
August 12, 2025
Identifier
RFP-080-2720602-TV
The County of Orange, OC Public Works, awarded a contract (MA-080-25010356) to ABM Building Solutions, LLC, located at 14201 Franklin Avenue, Tustin, CA 92503, for pre-construction services related to the HCA-Madero New HVAC Plant project at 23228 Madero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. The project involves replacing HVAC equipment including split system air handling units, condensing units (replaced by an air-cooled chiller), Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) units, rooftop packaged air conditioning units, and providing a new energy management system (EMS). The contract covers detailed pre-construction services such as design review participation, cost estimating, project scheduling, alternate systems evaluation, constructability studies, procurement assistance, permitting, subcontractor selection, and compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and green building material considerations. The contract amount for pre-construction services is $77,000, including a $67,000 fee and a $10,000 pre-construction contingency. The contract specifies that the CMARE (ABM Building Solutions) will manage subcontractor and supplier selection, with County approval required for major subcontractors and suppliers. The contract includes detailed provisions on project management, schedule development using Critical Path Method (CPM), cost estimates, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The period of performance covers the pre-construction phase through the end of project design and GMP process. The contract emphasizes the critical nature of phasing and scheduling due to the 24/7 live-in mental health services facility and requires maintaining access for visitors and deliveries. No regulatory permits are required at the design stage, but CMARE is responsible for pulling necessary permits during the project. The contract includes extensive terms on confidentiality, insurance requirements, indemnification, staffing, and compliance with labor laws. Key personnel from ABM Building Solutions are identified with their roles and qualifications. No subcontractors are currently listed. The contract is governed by California law with venue in Orange County, CA.
Description
This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the CMAR - HCA - Madero New HVAC Plant project involving construction and maintenance services for a new HVAC plant in Orange County, California. The contract is between the County of Orange and ABM Building Solutions, LLC as the Construction Manager at-Risk Entity (CMARE). The project includes pre-construction services and detailed contract terms covering allowances, amendments, contingencies, and construction fees.