Opportunity
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #280-3041306-GK
Design-Build Services for Parking Access Revenue Control System Replacement at John Wayne Airport
Posted
June 09, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
280-3041306-GK
NAICS
238210, 541330, 238290
The County of Orange, through John Wayne Airport, is seeking qualified design-build teams for the replacement of its Parking Access Revenue Control System (PARCS). - Government Buyer: - County of Orange, John Wayne Airport (Procurement and Contract Services) - Scope of Work: - Full replacement of PARCS equipment across multiple airport parking structures and lots - Includes gate arms, payment kiosks, license plate recognition (LPR) technology, updated signage, and electric vehicle (EV) parking assignments - Turnkey design and construction services, including field investigation, engineered drawings, system implementation, cutover from the existing system, backend system setup, and removal of old equipment - Procurement Process: - Two-step process: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to shortlist firms, followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) for final selection - Progressive Design-Build delivery method - Budget and Requirements: - Estimated bonding budget of $6,000,000 - Minimum 3% subcontracting to Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms - 25% small business participation goal (good faith effort documentation required if not met) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; respondents must be formally organized as design-build entities, general contractors, or design firms - Notable Requirements: - Strong encouragement for small business and DBE participation - All responses must be submitted electronically via the County's OpenGov Procurement portal
Description
The County of Orange is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firms to provide design and construction services for replacing the Parking Access Revenue Control System (PARCS) at John Wayne Airport. The project includes replacing aging PARCS equipment such as gate arms, kiosks, license plate recognition technology, signage, and EV parking updates across multiple parking structures and lots. The procurement follows a two-step process with an RFQ due by June 30, 2026, and a subsequent RFP for shortlisted firms. The project budget for bonding is approximately $6,000,000, with a Notice to Proceed expected in January 2027 and substantial completion by Spring 2028.