Bid guide
How to bid on OCERS IT Network Infrastructure Services for Its New Building
What OCERS is buying
The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) is seeking IT network infrastructure services for its new office building in Santa Ana. The work must be coordinated with active building construction.
Internet connectivity and the operational core network must be live no later than June 11, 2027. The RFP is listed as Solicitation 147796 under Operational Support Services.
Key dates and the deadline
The solicitation was published October 30, 2026. Responses are due December 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. OCERS requires the internet connection and core network to be operational by June 11, 2027.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFP may suit firms that provide IT network infrastructure services and can coordinate network work with an active building construction schedule.
The listed category is environmental, but the stated work is IT network infrastructure for a new building. Review the solicitation documents to understand the requested services and response requirements.
How to access and respond
Click “View the original posting” to open the solicitation on OCERS’ PlanetBids portal. The listing includes public information such as the scope, dates and document list. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.
To download documents, receive addenda and submit electronically, register for a free PlanetBids vendor account with OCERS. Submit your response through the portal by the stated deadline.
Prepare a clear, build-aware response
Read the full solicitation and every addendum before preparing your response. Make a checklist of the requested materials and portal submission steps, and leave time to complete the electronic submission before the deadline.
Explain how your proposed work will coordinate with the active construction schedule and support the required June 11, 2027 operational date. Keep your response organized around the solicitation’s stated requirements, and verify that all requested documents are included.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS); the original posting controls.