Cooling Tower Maintenance Services

Released: October 16, 2026 12:00 AM PDT Pre-proposal meeting: December 1, 2026 8:00 AM PST (mandatory) at 431 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 Questions due (Question Submission Deadline): December 8, 2026 5:00 PM PST Responses due (Electronic Bids & Bid Security Deadline): December 15, 2026 4:00 PM PST

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner , (hereinafter referred to as County) is requesting competitive bids from qualified vendors (hereinafter referred to as Bidder) for Cooling Tower Maintenance Services . The County has attempted to provide all information available. It is the responsibility of each Bidder to review, evaluate, and, where necessary, request any clarification prior to submission of a bid.

The awarded Contract, (hereinafter referred to as Contract) will be between the County and awarded Bidder, (hereinafter referred to as Contractor) in accordance with the model contract terms, conditions and scope of work.

This is a fully electronic solicitation – only electronic bids submitted through the County’s online bidding system will be allowed; no other form of bid submittals will be accepted. Prior to submitting a bid, Bidders are advised to carefully read the instructions below, including the model contract and any solicitation attachments and/or exhibits. For assistance on uploading proposals via County’s eProcurement Portal, please contact [email on the source notice] or https://help.procurement.opengov.com/en/ .

All questions or requests for interpretations must be received within this solicitation's Question & Answer section as specified in the solicitation. Respondents are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has facilities requiring routine inspection, testing, cleaning, certification, service, corrective maintenance, chemical treatment, water quality management, and emergency services on cooling towers and associated equipment, including but not limited to cooling tower basins, fill media, drift eliminators, distribution systems, fans, motors, drives, heat exchangers, water treatment systems, and associated piping, valves, and controls. Minimum frequency and tasks to be in accordance with all manufacturer specifications and recommendations, County tasks and duties, State, Federal, and Local laws, and regulatory requirements, including California Health and Safety Code Section 116057 (Cooling Tower Water Treatment) and all applicable guidelines from the California Department of Public Health.

UNSPSC codes: 40101700 Cooling equipment and parts and accessories; 40101707 Cooling tower accessories; 40101716 Cooling tower; 41103000 Laboratory cooling equipment; 41103008 Refrigerated cooling modules; 41103025 Laboratory cooling equipment accessories