Opportunity
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #RFQ-280-3012902-JM
Design and Construction Services for Escalator and Elevator Modernization at John Wayne Airport
March 25, 2026
April 09, 2026
RFQ-280-3012902-JM
238290, 541310
This opportunity seeks qualified firms to provide design and construction services for the replacement and modernization of escalators and elevators at John Wayne Airport. - Government Buyer: - County of Orange, John Wayne Airport - Scope of Work: - Design and construction (design-build) services for vertical conveyance systems - Replacement and modernization of escalators and elevators in Terminals A, B, and C - Products and Services Requested: - Escalator replacement and modernization (all terminals) - Elevator replacement and modernization (all terminals) - Design services for vertical conveyance systems - Construction services for vertical conveyance systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Project funded by FAA grants; must comply with federal and local regulations - Strict requirements for licensing, bonding, safety, and certification - Two-step procurement: RFQ followed by RFP for selected firms - Large-scale project covering all three airport terminals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - John Wayne Airport, Orange County, CA
Description
The County of Orange is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide design and construction services for Vertical Conveyance Projects Phases 2 - 4 at John Wayne Airport. The project includes replacement and modernization of escalators and elevators across Terminals A, B, and C, with a tentative schedule starting in Q4 2026 and completing by Summer 2029. The solicitation is part of a two-step procurement process, with selected respondents invited to submit proposals. The project is funded by FAA grants and requires compliance with federal and local regulations.