Orange County Fire Authority Planet bids #RO2794A

Design-Build Services for New OCFA Fire Station 12 in Laguna Woods, CA

This opportunity seeks qualified design-build firms for a major public safety construction project: - Government Buyer: - Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Purchasing Department - Project Overview: - Design and construction of a new OCFA Fire Station 12 in Laguna Woods, CA - Facility size: approximately 8,000–9,000 sq ft, two stories - Includes apparatus bays, dormitories, administrative offices, decontamination room, dayroom, kitchen/dining area, and shared offices for Sheriff and Animal Control - Budget and Phasing: - Total project budget: $17.8 million - $1.8 million for design and preconstruction services - $16 million for construction and completion - Funding and execution split across two fiscal years, subject to OCFA approvals - Procurement Process: - Two-step design-build selection: initial Statements of Qualifications (SOQ), followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) for shortlisted firms - DBEs must have completed at least two comparable projects in the last five years - Valid California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) A, B, or other relevant license required - Bonding and insurance requirements apply - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with OCFA design standards and California Public Contract Code - Phased construction to avoid service interruption - Facility must support modern fire station operations and enhance firefighter health and safety - One-year warranty period post-occupancy - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified design-build entities

Description

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from Design-Build Entities (DBE) to design and construct a new OCFA Fire Station 12. The project is a critical capital improvement aimed at enhancing operational readiness, improving firefighter health and safety, and supporting long-term service demands of the community. The total anticipated project budget is $17,800,000, with funding expected to be allocated in two phases: $1,800,000 for design and preconstruction services in Fiscal Year 2026/2027, and $16,000,000 for construction and project completion in Fiscal Year 2027/2028, subject to approvals and funding authorization. The solicitation process includes a two-step design-build method, starting with the submission of SOQs, followed by a Request for Proposals for the highest-ranking entities.

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