How to bid on Santa Ana’s public infrastructure repair and maintenance RFQ

What the City is seeking

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Department is seeking Statements of Qualifications from firms for on-call and emergency repair, maintenance, replacement, and installation services at public infrastructure facilities. The work is intended to supplement City resources for routine, urgent, and emergency needs.

The full scope is in Exhibit 1 of the solicitation documents. This is an opportunity for firms qualified to provide the listed infrastructure services and hold the required licenses.

Deadline and questions

The RFQ deadline is November 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit your response electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline.

Submit questions and requests for clarification through PlanetBids before the posted Q&A deadline. The provided information does not state that deadline, so check the solicitation documents. The City will not accept verbal requests or responses. Responses to significant questions and clarifications will be posted as addenda on PlanetBids.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit construction firms and organizations able to provide on-call or emergency services for public infrastructure facilities. The solicitation lists Class A, C-10, C-31, and C-32 licenses as required; review the documents for the complete requirements.

How to access and submit

Open Solicitation 27-037A on the City of Santa Ana’s PlanetBids listing. The scope, dates, and document list are public. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a human-verification check before the page loads.

Register for a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City to download the solicitation documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically. Read the solicitation in full and follow its submittal instructions. Submit any questions or proposed changes to contract terms through PlanetBids by the Q&A deadline; requests for term changes should include a Word or PDF attachment on formal company letterhead.

Prepare a clear qualifications response

Use the solicitation’s instructions and evaluation criteria to organize your response. Describe relevant experience, the services your firm can provide, and how your team can support routine and urgent work, using examples that are accurate and easy to verify.

Check that your response addresses the required licenses and includes every requested form or attachment. Review the final files and electronic submission status before the deadline, and monitor PlanetBids for addenda that may affect your response.