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How to bid on Job Order Contract (JOC) for General Construction Services with County of Orange
What the County of Orange is buying
John Wayne Airport, part of the County of Orange, is seeking general contractors for a Job Order Contract (JOC) for general construction services. This is a prequalification process. Only firms that successfully prequalify will be eligible to submit bids for future work under this contract.
This opportunity is for general contractors holding a California Contractor's License Class B. Prevailing wages will apply to applicable work performed on County property.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting questions about this prequalification is September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time. All questions must be submitted through the OpenGov website.
Prequalification packets must be submitted electronically through OpenGov by September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time. Submissions received after this exact time will not be accepted. Vendors are responsible for checking OpenGov frequently for any addenda or other information.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for general construction firms with a California Contractor's License Class B. Firms should be prepared to pay prevailing wages for applicable work on County property.
This is a prequalification for a Job Order Contract, which typically involves a series of individual construction tasks or projects under a single, overarching contract. It is ideal for contractors looking for ongoing work with the County of Orange.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents and submit your response, you will need to use OpenGov Procurement, the agency's procurement portal. You can sign in or create a free vendor account on OpenGov to download plans, ask questions, and submit your prequalification packet.
All questions must be posted on OpenGov by the deadline. Your prequalification packet must be submitted electronically through OpenGov by the specified due date and time. Addenda notices will be sent through OpenGov, so ensure your account details are current.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully read all requirements in the prequalification documents before submitting. Ensure that your California Contractor's License Class B is current and clearly documented.
Pay close attention to details for required documents. For example, ensure the seal on any notarized surety letter is legible; you may need to use a darker setting when copying or pencil over it. Also, attach the certification portion of the prequalification documents and sign it in pen, as the County requires an actual signature to be valid. Ensure all references contain accurate and verifiable information.
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 County of Orange; the original posting controls.