Opportunity
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #IFB-080-3168001
Orange County heat exchanger and condenser maintenance and repair
Posted
November 09, 2026
Respond By
January 08, 2027
Identifier
IFB-080-3168001
NAICS
238220
Orange County is seeking a contractor to maintain and repair heat exchangers and condensers at the OC Public Works Central Utility Facility. - Government buyer: County of Orange, OC Public Works (OCPW), Central Utility Facility, Santa Ana, California. - Scope: Annual preventive maintenance and tube cleaning, plus repairs and replacements as needed. Work includes troubleshooting, rebuilding, retubing, testing, water-box epoxy recoating and inspection, tube replacement or plugging, anode replacement, sandblasting, rigging, transportation, and installation. - Equipment covered: Gas Compressor 101, 201, and 301 heat exchangers; Gas Turbine 101 and 201 heat exchangers; Chiller CR4, CR5, CR6, CR7, AR1, and AR3 condensers; Low Pressure Dump Condenser; and High Pressure Dump Condensers 101 and 201. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers or service vendors are identified by name. OpenGov is mentioned as the electronic bidding platform, not as a service provider or product OEM. Parts must be new and meet or exceed OEM specifications; non-OEM parts require County approval. - Pricing requested: Hourly journeyman and non-journeyman labor rates for straight time, overtime/weekend/emergency work, and double time/holidays; percentage markups for materials and miscellaneous items; a daily tool-truck rate; and a per-mile travel rate for travel beyond 20 miles. - Notable requirements: Contractor supplies labor, parts, materials, tools, equipment, and permits. Work and estimates require prior County approval, and service reporting is required. Emergency response is expected by the next business day after notification. The initial notice specifies California CSLB classifications C-4 and C-61/D-38, at least five years in business, a primary shop within 40 miles of the facility, and at least three similar active service agreements. - Term: Three years from execution of the required signatures; no renewal unless approved by the County Board of Supervisors. Preventive maintenance is annual, and repair work is as needed. - Products and quantities: No fixed product quantities or OEM part numbers are specified.
Description
The County of Orange, OC Public Works, is seeking competitive bids for maintenance and repair services for heat exchanger and condenser equipment at the OCPW Central Utility Facility. The contractor will provide labor, materials, tools, equipment, and permits. Work includes annual preventative maintenance and as-needed repairs and replacements, including tube cleaning, testing, rebuilding, retubing, recoating, and equipment replacement. Electronic bids are due January 8, 2027, and the award basis is the lowest responsive and responsible bid.