Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, CA

    Classification & Compensation Studies 2026 All Groups

    Issued by Orange County Sanitation District, CA
    educationRFPOrange County Sanitation District, CASol. 280493
    Open · 17d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    17
    due Jul 30, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 6, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Orange County
    education
    NAICS CODE
    541612
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    OC San seeks proposals for Classification and Compensation Studies from experienced firms serving California public agencies, especially in water and wastewater sectors. The RFP includes detailed evaluation criteria and submission requirements. Proposals due by July 30, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    280493
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    July 6, 2026
    Due Date
    July 30, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541612AI guide
    Agency
    Orange County Sanitation District, CA

    Description

    The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is a public agency that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling for approximately 2.6 million people in central and northwest Orange County. OC San is a special district, governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 25 board members appointed from 20 cities, two sanitary districts, two water districts and one representative from the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Our facilities include 396 miles of sewer pipes, located throughout the county, and two treatment plants – one in Fountain Valley, CA and the other in Huntington Beach, CA – where wastewater is treated in accordance with strict state and federal standards.

    Our mission: “To protect public health and the environment by providing effective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.”

    Background

    The OC San Human Resources DepartmentOrange County Sanitation District is seeking proposals from a highly qualified and experienced firm with demonstrated experience and a proven track record of successfully conducting Classification and Compensation Studies for public sector organizations. Preference will be given to firms with experience serving California public agencies, including water, wastewater, and special district organizations. 

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: CS-2026-734BD
    • Department: 520 - Human Resources
    • Department Head: Thys DeVries (HR Manager)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-07-16T21:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Qualifications of the Firm (300 pts)

      As described in Proposal Format, including: Technical experience in performing work of a closely similar nature; experience working with public agencies; strength and stability of the firm; strength, stability, experience, and technical competence of subcontracts, if any; knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Preference will be given to Proposers with experience serving California public agencies including water, wastewater, and special district organizations. Proposers shall provide a representative list of California public sector clients for whom they have performed similar services, including the scope of work, project outcomes, and client references.


    • Staffing and Project Organization (200 pts)

      As described in Proposal Format, including: Qualification of project staff, particularly key personnel and especially the Project Manager, key personnel’s level of involvement in performing related work cited in “Qualifications of the Firm” section; logic of project organization; adequacy of labor commitment; concurrence in the restrictions on changes in key personnel.

    • Work Plan (200 pts)

      As described in Proposal Format Section, including: Depth of Proposer’s understanding of OC San’s Scope of Work OR Technical Specifications and overall quality of work plan; logic, clarity, and specificity of work plan; appropriateness of labor distribution among the tasks; ability to meet the project deadline; reasonableness of proposed schedule; utility of suggested technical or procedural innovations.

    • Presentation (200 pts)

      A presentation may be required. If one is required, you will be notified of the date requested. Presentations, if held, will be scored by the Evaluation Committee on quality and clarity of presentation; ability of presenter to answer questions; demonstrations (if required); and demonstrated understanding of the project.

    • Cost (100 pts)

      As described in Cost Proposal

    Submission Requirements

    • Did your Firm attend the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting? (required)

      A "No" Response will result in the proposal being non-responsive.

    • Proposer Legal Name (required)

      Please provide the full legal name of the Proposer responding to this RFP.

    • Proposer Address (required)

      Please provide the full address of the Proposer responding to this RFP.

    • Proposer's Telephone Number (required)

      Please provide the full telephone number of the Proposer responding to this RFP.

    • Proposer's Email Address (required)

      Please provide the full email address of the Proposer responding to this RFP.

    • Proposal Contact - Full Name (required)

      Please provide the full name (First and Last) of the point of contact for this proposal.

    • Proposal Contact - Address (required)

      Please provide the address of the point of contact for this proposal.

    • Proposal Contact - Telephone Number (required)

      Please provide the full telephone number (including area code) of the point of contact for this proposal.

    • Proposal Contact - Email Address (required)

      Please provide the full email address of the point of contact for this proposal.

    • Technical Proposal
    • Technical Proposal Upload (required)

      Please upload your technical proposal here. This proposal must address all the criteria listed In the Proposal Format and Content Section. DO NOT INCLUDE COST

    • Technical Proposal - Public Copy

      OPTIONAL - Proposer may upload a Public Copy of their technical proposal that redacts any confidential information. The file uploaded here must clearly be titled "Public Copy". 

    • Procedural or Technical Enhancements to the Scope of Work
    • Procedural or Technical Enhancements (required)

      Does the Proposer wish to propose procedural or technical enhancements/innovations to the Scope of Work which do not materially deviate from the objectives or required content of this RFP?

    • Procedural or Technical Enhancements - Upload (required)

      Please upload Proposer's procedural or technical enhancements/innovations to the Scope of Work which do not materially deviate from the objectives or required content of this RFP.

    • Technical Exceptions/Deviations to the Scope of Work
    • Technical Exceptions/Deviations (required)

      Does Proposer wish to state any exceptions to or deviations from the technical requirements of this RFP?

    • Technical Exceptions/Deviations - Upload (required)

      Please upload a document clearly stating any exceptions to or deviations from the technical requirements of this RFP. Where Proposer wishes to propose alternative approaches to meeting OC San’s technical requirements, these should be thoroughly explained.

    • Costs/Fees
    • Cost File (required)

      Please download the below document()s, complete, and upload.

    • Contractor's License Declaration
    • Proposer's Contractor's License Type (required)
    • Proposer's Contractor's License Number (required)

      Please enter your Contractor's License Number as issued by the Contractors State License Board in California.

    • Contractor's License Expiration Date (required)

      What is the current expiration date of the license provided?

    • Proposer's DIR Registration Number (required)

      Please enter your DIR Registration Number as issued by the California Department of Industrial Relations.

    • DIR Registration Expiration (required)

      What is the current expiration date of Proposer's DIR Registration?

    • Forms
    • Bidder's Bond (required)

      Please download the attached Bidder's Bond Form, complete and upload along with any additionally required information.

    • Non-Collusion Affidavit (required)

      Please download the attached Non-Collusion Affidavit, complete and upload.

    • Iran Contracting Act Verification

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Acknowledgement of Contract & Insurance Requirements (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Safety Program and 300/300A OSHA Logs and Summaries (required)

      Please download the attached Safety Program and 300/300A OSHA Logs and Summaries Form, complete and upload along with any additionally required information.

    • Safety Declaration of Contractor (required)

      Please download the attached Safety Declaration of Contractor Form, complete and upload along with any additionally required information.

    • Financial Resources Form (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Certifications
    • Submittal Confirmation (required)

      Proposer confirms that this proposal shall remain valid for a period of not less than 180 calendar days from the deadline of submittal of proposals. Party submitting proposal on behalf of Proposer further confirms that they are authorized to submit on behalf of company named on the proposal and have furnished any necessary proof of such.

    • Type of Purchase (required)

      Will this RFP result in the purchase of non-chemical goods or equipment?

      OR

      Will it result in the purchase of services, chemicals, or construction?

    • OSHA Safety Requirements (required)

      Do OSHA safety requirements apply to this RFP?

    • Pre-Proposal (required)

      Will there be a pre-proposal meeting for this RFP? Select which of the following pre-proposal options apply to your solicitation.

    • Pre-Proposal Meeting Teams Link (required)

      What is the full link to the teams meeting that can be used to join via computer or mobile application?

    • Pre-Proposal Meeting Conference ID (required)

      What is the Conference ID for the MS Teams meeting scheduled for the Pre-Proposal Meeting?

    • Pre-Proposal Call-In Number (required)

      What is the Call-In number provided for the MS Teams meeting for those wishing to join by phone?

    • Formal or Informal? (required)

      Is this RFP considered Formal or Informal?

      Select formal if estimated value exceeds $100,000.

    • Provider Type (required)

      Is this RFP seeking a Consultant, or a Vendor, or a Contractor?

    • Contract OR Purchase Order Contract (required)

      Will this RFP result in a Contract or in a Purchase Order Contract?

    • Renewal Options (required)

      How many renewals will be allowed for this contract? And for how long?

    • Scope or Specifications? (required)

      Will you be providing a scope of work? Or will you be providing a set of technical specifications?

      NOTE: An answer of "Technical Specifications" will require you to upload the specifications as an Attachment to this RFP.

    • Scope of Work Documentation (required)

      Will you be uploading a scope of work as an attachment/exhibit to this RFP? Or will you be providing a Scope of Work in a section of the document?

      NOTE: You can choose to do both if you wish, providing an overview of the scope in the applicable section and uploading an attachment. However you will not have access to the Scope of Work section of this document within OpenGov Procurement if you do not select "Using Scope of Work Section of Document" here.

    • Delivery? (required)

      Will there be a delivery of any equipment/goods?

    • Delivery Location (required)

      Select your delivery location(s).

    • Bid Bond (required)

      Will this RFP require the Proposer to submit a Bid Bond/Bid Security?

    • Contract Bonds (required)
    • Which Bonds? (required)
    • Liquidated Damages? (required)
    • Amount of Liquidated Damages? (required)

      Ex: One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)

    • Pricing (required)

      Will you be obtaining pricing by vendor upload of a price sheet or attachment in the vendor questionnaire section of this RFP? Or will you be using the electronic pricing table available within OpenGov Procurement?

    • Special Requirements? (required)

      Are there any special requirements for this RFP?

      NOTE: An answer of "Yes" here will allow you to specify any such requirements within the RFP Document. Be sure to review this portion of the Contract OR Purchase Order Contract Provisions.

    • Cooperative Agreement? (required)
    • Contractor's License? (required)

      Will there be a contractor's license required?

    • License Type (required)

      What is the required license type?

      Please fill in your answer as if you are filling in the highlighted section below:

      In accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 7028.15, the Contractor must possess the following classification of Contractor’s License: ___,

    • DIR Registration (required)

      Will this require DIR Registration?

    • CARB Requirements? (required)

      Do the California Air Resources Board requirements apply?

    • Service Estimate $300,000 or Greater? (required)
    • IIPP or SSSP? (required)

      Will an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) or Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) apply?

    • Cal/VPP? (required)

      Does California Voluntary Protection Program (Cal/VPP) apply?

    Key dates

    1. July 6, 2026Published
    2. July 30, 2026Responses Due

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