Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · ORANGE COUNTY - CALIFORNIA
AI Summary
County of Orange seeks qualified firms for design-build services to replace the parking access revenue control system at John Wayne Airport. SOQs due June 30, 2026. Project involves airport infrastructure, compliance with FAA/TSA regulations, and encourages small business participation.
The County of Orange (“County”) is soliciting Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) from qualified firms (“Respondents”) to provide design and construction services for Design-Build for Parking Access Revenue Control System Replacement. Statements of Qualifications are due before 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Respondents selected from this SOQ will be invited to participate in the next step of this solicitation process, the Request for Proposals (“RFP”).
All questions regarding this Request for Qualification ("RFQ") must be submitted via the County's OpenGov Procurement portal and received no later than the due date for questions indicated in the Time Schedule. Questions received after the due date or submitted in any manner other than through the County's OpenGov Procurement portal will not be considered. Responses to submitted questions will be provided by the County to all accounts following this project on OpenGov, and the responses may accompany a formal addendum to this RFQ. Verbal clarifications or responses will not be considered binding.
The Time Schedule is subject to change and any changes to the schedule for this RFQ and the follow-on RFP process will be issued to all Respondents via addenda.
John Wayne Airport (“JWA” or “Airport”) owned and operated by the County of Orange, is classified as a medium hub in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (“FAA”) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). It is a primary commercial service airport that handles between 0.25% and 1.0% of total U.S. passenger boardings. Medium hubs are defined by the FAA as airports that account for at least 0.25% but less than 1.0% of total annual passenger boardings in the United States, placing JWA in the medium hub category. JWA serves as the primary commercial gateway to Orange County and features a unified passenger facility known as the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. The facility is divided into three distinct sections: Terminals A, B, and C. Terminals A and B were originally built and opened to the public in 1990. To accommodate growing passenger demand and international service, the airport expanded with the opening of Terminal C in 2011, which added six bridged aircraft gates and a new federal inspection facility. These three terminals collectively manage approximately 11.7 million annual passengers across 22 gates.
The Airport features full interconnectivity between Terminals A, B, and C on both the landside and airside. Before passing through security, passengers can walk freely across the upper-level Departures area or lower-level Arrivals area to access ticketing, baggage claim, or ground transportation. Once through security, the “airside” concourse is completely seamless and sterile, allowing travelers to walk between all 22 gates without having to exit and re-enter a checkpoint. JWA operates in compliance with the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) mandates outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) Title 49. Specifically, as a primary commercial service airport, JWA maintains a TSA-approved Airport Security Program (“ASP”) as required by 49 CFR Part 1542, which governs the secure operation of the airfield, terminal areas, and the screening of persons and property. These regulations require the airport to designate a 24-hour Airport Security Coordinator (“ASC”), provide adequate law enforcement support for checkpoints, and strictly enforce identification standards, including the REAL ID requirements. JWA operates under a Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement, established in a 1985 accord (amended in 2003 and 2014), enforces caps on noise and capacity. Under the current terms, which extend through 2035, JWA maintains a mandatory nighttime curfew prohibiting commercial departures between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (8:00 a.m. on Sundays) and arrivals between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Furthermore, the agreement mandates a “Million Annual Passenger (“MAP”) Cap,” which currently limits the airport to 11.8 million passengers per year through 2026 for the largest of aircraft (“Class A”) to ensure long-term noise protection for the surrounding corridor communities.
DBE participation goals are suspended for this solicitation and will not be required for responsiveness or considered in award decisions.
The County continues to support DBE participation and encourages respondents to include certified DBE firms where practicable. However, any DBE participation submitted will be for informational purposes only and will not be evaluated.
While certain aspects of the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program are currently paused, John Wayne Airport continues to strongly encourage small business participation in our contracting opportunities. Information on our Small Business Element may be found on pages 30 and 31 of our DBE Program Manual. For the purposes of this program, a firm should meet the requirements outlined in 49 CFR Part 26.5 to be considered a Small Business. If a Respondent is unable to commit to the Small Business participation goal of 25%, the Respondent should be prepared to submit documentation showing that a good faith effort was made to include Small Businesses. Any participation submitted will be for informational purposes only and will not be scored.
General Contractor
Provide a description of the General Contractor's technical capabilities and the type of services offered.
Describe at least three projects of a similar type, size, cost (initial and actual), schedule (start and completion), and complexity, including design-build, that demonstrate the General Contractor's qualifications (highlight Southern California Projects, Airport-Related Projects, and Parking and Revenue Control System Projects).
Describe any special qualification(s) rendering the General Contractor's capabilities to lead the design-build team for this Project.
Lead Design Firm
Please provide a description of Lead Design Firm's technical capabilities and the type of services offered.
Describe at least three projects of a similar type, size, cost (initial and actual), schedule (start and completion), and complexity, including design-build, that demonstrate the Lead Design Firm's qualifications (highlight Southern California Projects, Airport Related Projects, and Parking and Revenue Control System Projects).
Describe any special qualification(s) rendering Lead Design Firm's capabilities to partner on a design-build team for this Project.
Design-Build Team Experience
Has the design-build team (General Contractor and Lead Design Team) worked together before?
Describe previous experience, if any, of members of the proposed design-build team (General Contractor and Lead Design Team) working together on projects.
General Contractor
Provide the names, titles, and resumes of the primary team members assigned to the project.
Provide licenses & certifications, years of related experience (Airports, Design Build, etc.), and length of time with the firm. Respondent’s experience utilizing subcontractors.
Lead Design Firm
Provide the names, titles, and resumes of the primary team members assigned to the project.
Provide licenses & certifications, years of related experience (Airports, Design Build, etc.), and length of time with the firm.
Design-Build Team Arrangement/Organization
Include an organization chart of the primary design-build team firms and individuals proposed to design and construct this Project, including contractors, architect, engineers, and consultants. Provide titles, names, and positions of all individuals listed.
If the Respondent design-build team is a corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity, provide a copy of the organizational documents or an agreement that establishes the organization.
General Contractor
Provide a description of the techniques General Contractor has employed for specific projects to ensure that design services, construction workers, subcontractors, materials, and labor are available to meet the design-build construction schedule. In particular, describe specific project experience your team members may have had in commencing with earlier phases of construction, while completion of the design was still underway for the total project. Please provide examples of past projects where project construction was managed to meet cost and schedule targets.
Lead Design Firm
Design-build requires designing to a target budget while still complying with all project criteria, obtaining regulatory approvals and building permits. Provide a description of your team's process for managing the design phase to meet project requirements while still maintaining the budget.
Describe any experience your team has designing parallel project elements and ongoing design efforts during construction.
Financial Condition
Provide a brief profile of the Respondent, including the year founded, form of the organization (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship), number of, size, and location(s) of office(s), and number of employees.
Provide information on any pending litigation, including court and case number, liens, or claims involving the Respondent, or any company the Respondent holds a controlling interest in, or any company that holds an interest in the Respondent, or any of the principal officers of the Respondent’s firm in the past five (5) years.
During the past five (5) years, was the Respondent required to pay penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages? If yes, please explain.
Safety Record
An acceptable safety record. A respondent's safety record shall be deemed acceptable if its experience modification rate for the most recent three-year period is an average of 1.00 or less, and its average total recordable injury or illness rate and average lost work rate for the most recent three-year period does not exceed the applicable statistical standards for its business category or if the proposer is a party to an alternative dispute resolution system as provided for in Labor Code Section 3201.5.
During the past five (5) years, has the Respondent been assessed CAL-OSHA fines in the serious, repeat, or willful category? If yes, provide circumstances, number of instances, and the amount of fine(s).
Information concerning workers' compensation experience history and a worker safety program.
Proposals shall address all required information and shall be presented in a clear and concise fashion.
Include any additional relevant information having a bearing on measuring firm’s capabilities and services.
State the type of business entity your company operates as. Corporation, Partnership, etc.
What is the full street address of your company's location?
Please be sure to note any building or floor number, along with the full legal address including zip code.
Please provide the full phone number and be sure to note the area code.
If your company does not have a website, please state that in the box.
Please identify the contact information for the person responsible for this Statement of Qualifications. Be sure to include the following at minimum:
While similar to a previous question, this question is separate from information previously provided.
Is the respondent to this RFQ a privately held corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or joint venture?
Please provide a listing of all shareholders, partners, or members known at the time of SOQ submission who will perform work on this project or contract.
Please be sure to provide full names and note the significance of each named individual.
While similar to a previous question, this question is separate from information previously provided.
Is the respondent to this RFQ a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity?
Please upload a copy of the organizational documents or agreement committing to form of the Organization for the Respondent of this RFQ.
Please upload a printout from SAM.gov to confirm that your company currently has no active exclusions. The printout must be no greater than seven (7) calendar days prior to the due date of this bid.
The County requires a valid UEI number with active registration status. Your company may obtain one at no cost at https://sam.gov/entity-registration.
Please upload your active certificate from the California Secretary of State.
CA Sec. of State Verification Link = https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business
Please provide your company's DUNS number.
The County requires a valid D-U-N-S number prior to Contract Award. If needed, your company may obtain one at no cost at www.dnb.com. If you are unable to provide/obtain a D-U-N-S number, please indicate so in lieu of the number.
Please provide your active (registration status is current)
DOJ Verification Link - https://rct.doj.ca.gov/Verification/Web/Search.aspx?facility=Y
Each Respondent must execute the Non-Collusion Declaration contained in the solicitation and submit it with the Response.
The County of Orange may require that the Respondent, before awarding any subcontract, secure Non-Collusion Declarations from proposed Subcontractors. The County of Orange does not conduct business with Respondents who engage in the act of Collusion.
Has your firm ever initiated discussions with competing consulting firms about the payment structure of an existing or potential future contract with the County of Orange?
If Respondent selects Yes answer, Respondent must provide a brief explanation below. A “Yes” answer may preclude you from moving forward in the solicitation Process.
Has your firm participated in any discussions with competing firms in an effort to influence the payment structure for existing or potential County contracts?
Respondent must select one (1). A “Yes” answer may preclude you from moving forward in the solicitation Process.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
The Levine Act compliance is a minimum submittal requirement of this solicitation.
Please complete and sign the County of Orange Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form attached hereto. A proposer’s failure to provide a completed and signed copy will render its proposal as incomplete and nonresponsive.
It is the supplier's responsibility to update the County should any new reportable activity occur between initial disclosure and award.
Contractor shall comply with County’s Safety and Loss Prevention Policy and Procedure #306 (“Contractor Safety Responsibilities”) and submit a copy of its Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Contractor Safety-Activity Checklist to the designated County Procurement staff as part of the solicitation and/or contract process. Contractor will notify County Project Manager of any revisions to the Safety-Activity Checklist and will provide a new Safety-Activity Checklist upon County request. The IIPP shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1509 or 3203 (whichever applies). Contractor shall submit other safety programs that pertain to the type of job that will be performed on site. County reserves the right to conduct inspections and audits as necessary for the purpose of evaluating any aspect of safety performance under this Contract.
This section will not count against your SOQ 20-page limit.
Please upload copies of the licenses, registration, and credentials required to design and construct the Project, including, but not limited to, information on the revocation or suspension of any license, credential, registration, General Contractor California License, Registration for professional architects and engineers in the appropriate technical disciplines.
Please upload a notarized statement from an admitted surety insurer (approved by the California Department of Insurance) and authorized to issue bonds in the State of California, which states that your current bonding capacity is at least $6,000,000 and the bonding company name, address and telephone number.
(This information should be submitted on the Surety letterhead)
Are there any pending or active litigation, liens, or claims against the Respondent to this RFQ or any company the Respondent holds a controlling interest in, or any company that holds an interest in Respondent, or any of the principal officers of the Respondent’s firm within the past five (5) years.
Please provide/upload information on any pending or active litigation, including court and case number, liens, or claims involving the Respondent, or any company the Respondent holds a controlling interest in, or any company that holds an interest in Respondent, or any of the principal officers of the Respondent’s firm in the past five (5) years.
Provide an enforceable commitment to County that Respondent shall comply with the requirements of PCC 22164(c). Public Contract Code 22164(c)(1) will not allow Respondent to be shortlisted unless this commitment is made.
Upload a copy of this commitment here.
Confirmation that your team will include a 25% goal for certified SBE participation. This may be achieved through sub-contracting the work or through the prime being certified as an SBE. The 25% goal is achieved throughout the overall contract term. If participation is not achieved, Respondent shall submit Good Faith Effort (GFE) demonstrating attempt to achieve participation.
Responses must be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFQ. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content with sufficient detail to allow for accurate evaluation and comparative analysis. Response (Part 3) shall not exceed the 20-Page Limit. No Exceptions.
Note: Responses that exceed the page limit noted above will be disqualified from further consideration.
Please upload responses for each of the Scoring Criteria.
All pages provided in this section will be counted against the Respondents 20-page limit.
Respondent shall use County form provided, otherwise all other pages used for this section will be counted against Respondent’s page limit.
Respondent hereby certifies that they have read, understood, and agree to all statements in this Request for Qualifications, and to the terms, conditions and attachments referenced herein. Respondent further certifies and confirms that all information provided within this Statement of Qualifications is accurate to the best of their knowledge. Respondent acknowledges that they have examined and carefully studied all Contract Documents and any Addenda and that they have provided any necessary proof of their authority to submit a response to this RFQ on behalf of the Company Name stated on the Respondent's Statement of Qualifications thereby committing the Company to the information contained within.
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Responses must be valid for a period of at least XXX calendar days from the closing date and time of receipt. No Response may be withdrawn after the submission date.
Example answer format:
three hundred sixty-five (365)
Choose from the selection below. If more clarification is needed, please visit: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/about_us/library/licensing_classifications/
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What is the minimum bonding capacity for the respondent/prime for this RFQ?
State the amount written and numerical dollars with the numbered amount in parenthesis.
EXAMPLE:
one million dollars ($1,000,000)
Do you want vendors to submit a staffing plan for this project?
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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