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The County of Orange, OC Public Works, is requesting competitive bids for various metals and related hardware on an as-needed basis for facilities and job sites. The scope includes steel, aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized coating, pipe, tubing, bars, sheet metal, strips, plates, structural shapes, and miscellaneous welding supplies. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by October 21, 2026. The contract term is three years with an aggregate amount not to exceed $855,000. Bids must be submitted electronically via the County's eProcurement Portal, and bidders must comply with local small business (OCLSB) and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preference policies where applicable.
Lowest responsive, responsible bid
Galvanized Pipe, Schedule 40, 2" x 21'; Galvanized Pipe, Schedule 40, 1-1/4" x 21'; Galvanized Standard Pipe, 1", 21'; Black Pipe, Schedule 40, 3-1/2", 21'; Galvanized Square Tubing, 1" x 1" x .120, 20'; Galvanized Square Tubing, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x .188, 20'; Square Tubing, 2" x 2" x .120, 20'; Square Tubing, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x .120, 20'; Hot Rolled Tubing, 3" x 2" x .120, 20'; Hot Rolled Tubing, 4" x 2" x .120, 20'; Steel Square Tubing, 1" x 1" x .120, 20'; Steel Square Tubing, 2" x 2" x .120, 20'; Square Tubing, 4" x 4" x .120, 20'; Rectangular Tubing, 2" x 4" x .120, 20'; Square Steel Tubing, 1" x 1" x .095, 20'; Flat Bar, Hot Rolled, 5/8" x 2-1/2", 20'; Flat Bar, Hot Rolled, 3/8" x 2-1/2", 20'; Flat Bar, Hot Rolled 3/8" x 5" x 20'; Flat Bar, Hot Rolled 1/2" x 2-1/2" x 20'; Flat Bar, Hot Rolled 1/2" x 6" x 20'; Flat Bar, Hot Rolled, W' x 1-1/2", 20'; Round Bar, Cold Rolled, 3/4", 20'; Round Bar, Cold Rolled, 5/8" x 20'; Round Bar, Hot Rolled Galvanized, 3/4", 20'; Round Bar, 304 Stainless Steel, 1/2" x 144"; Sheet Metal, 16 Gauge, Cold Rolled, 60" x 120"; Sheet Metal, 16 Gauge, Hot Rolled, 48" x 96"; Sheet Metal, 14 Gauge, Hot Rolled, 48" x 96"; Aluminum Sheet 5052-H32 14 GA. (.080) 48" x 144"; Strip, 304 Stainless Steel, 1/2" x 1", 144"; Plate, 3/8" Galvanized Steel, 48" x 120"; Galvanized Angle, 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x W', 20'; Stainless Steel 304 Angle, 2" x 2" x W', 20'; Stainless Steel 304 Angle, 3" x 3" x W', 20'
Certificate of Insurance, W-9 Form, Affirmation form, Certification Regarding Debarment, Non-Collusion Declaration, The Levine Act: County of Orange Campaign Contribution Disclosure
Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ocgov. For questions, contact Derek Savosh.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive, responsible bid" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate of Insurance, W-9 Form, Affirmation form, Certification Regarding Debarment, Non-Collusion Declaration, The Levine Act: County of Orange Campaign Contribution Disclosure. Review the full document from Orange County for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including Orange County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Derek Savosh at (714) 667-9668. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Ana, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Galvanized Pipe, Schedule 40, 2" x 21'; Galvanized Pipe, Schedule 40, 1-1/4" x 21'; Galvanized Standard Pipe, 1", 21'; Black Pipe, Schedule 40, 3-1/2", 21'; Galvanized Square Tubing, 1" x 1" x .120, 20'; Galvanized Square Tubing, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x .188, 20'; Square Tubing, 2" x 2" x .120, 20'; Squar. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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