North Orange County Community College District - Building Commissioning Consulting Services - RFQ # 2526-15 (2026)
Cypress CollegeHigher Ed · Cypress, CA- Due
- Apr 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Mireille Hernandez
- (714) 808-4848
The 30-second brief
The North Orange County Community College District requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified consulting firms to provide building commissioning (CxA) consulting services for Cypress College, Fullerton College, and the Anaheim Campus. Services include commissioning per ASHRAE Guideline 0-2019, ASHRAE Standard 202-2018, California Energy Code, and Building Energy Efficiency Standards for building systems such as HVAC, building automation systems (BAS/EMS), chilled water and heating hot water, lighting controls, UPS, life safety oversight, electrical, plumbing, equipment sound controls, and process instrumentation controls. Selection will result in a CxA Service Pool for an initial 3-year term with an option to extend for 2 additional years (not to exceed 5 years). The submission deadline is April 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the NOCCCD PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Questions are due by March 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Minimum insurance limits include $1,000,000 CGL, auto liability, professional liability (E&O), and workers' compensation.
Responsiveness to the RFQ, Firm Information, Firm Services, Firm Experience / Approach / Methodology, Budgets/Cost Estimates, Personnel and Sub-Consultants, Billing Rates, Regulatory Office(s) Experience, Insurance, Financials, Forms, Client Reference Checks
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Summary
The North Orange County Community College District requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified consulting firms to provide building commissioning (CxA) consulting services for Cypress College, Fullerton College, and the Anaheim Campus.
Services include commissioning per ASHRAE Guideline 0-2019, ASHRAE Standard 202-2018, California Energy Code, and Building Energy Efficiency Standards for building systems such as HVAC, building automation systems (BAS/EMS), chilled water and heating hot water, lighting controls, UPS, life safety oversight, electrical, plumbing, equipment sound controls, and process instrumentation controls. Selection will result in a CxA Service Pool for an initial 3-year term with an option to extend for 2 additional years (not to exceed 5 years). The submission deadline is April 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the NOCCCD PlanetBids Vendor Portal. Questions are due by March 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Minimum insurance limits include $1,000,000 CGL, auto liability, professional liability (E&O), and workers' compensation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Responsiveness to the RFQ
- Firm Information
- Firm Services
- Firm Experience / Approach / Methodology
- Budgets/Cost Estimates
- Personnel and Sub-Consultants
- Billing Rates
- Regulatory Office(s) Experience
- Insurance
- Financials
- Forms
- Client Reference Checks
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Agreement
- Billing Rate Form
- Drug-Free Workplace Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Consultant Declaration
- Licenses and Certifications – Firm Personnel
- Resumes – Firm Personnel
- Resumes – Professional Subconsultants
- Billing Rates
- Affidavits and Certification Forms
- Submit to
- https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/55147/portal-home
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Anaheim, CA
- Reported agency
- North Orange County Community College District
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Cypress College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 14, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/55147/portal-home. For questions, contact Mireille Hernandez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Cypress College 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.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mireille Hernandez at (714) 808-4848. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Responsiveness to the RFQ, Firm Information, Firm Services, Firm Experience / Approach / Methodology, Budgets/Cost Estimates, Personnel and Sub-Consultants, Billing Rates, Regulatory Office(s) Experie..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cypress College?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Agreement, Billing Rate Form, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Consultant Declaration, Licenses and Certifications – Firm Personnel, Resumes – Firm Personnel, Resumes – Prof. Review the full document from Cypress College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Anaheim, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.