Project Information

Bid Title

Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for Facilities Security Improvements

Issuing Agency

Orange County

Location

California

Published Date

Jun 30, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

280-3010603-GK

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Project Description

Project ID: 280-3010603-GK

Title: Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for Facilities Security Improvements

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 6/30/2026

Due Date: 7/30/2026

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Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for Facilities Security Improvements

Request For Proposal (RFP)

John Wayne Airport

72000000 , 72100000 , 72110000 , 72120000 , 72140000 , 72150000

Project ID: 280-3010603-GK

Release Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

· Due Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2026 5:04pm

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Post Information

Posted At:Tue, Jun 30, 2026 5:04 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The County of Orange, John Wayne Airport (hereinafter referred to as “County”), is soliciting proposals from qualified firms (hereinafter referred to as “Respondents”) for the replacement and modernization of security systems at John Wayne Airport (“JWA”), including installation of a new fiber-optic loop and supporting IT infrastructure, replacement of the existing video surveillance system, installation of additional cameras, and complete replacement of the airport’s access control system . Respondents must meet the minimum qualifications and requirements as set forth within this Request for Proposal ("RFP") and be capable of providing services identified in the Scope of Work herein.

The proposed schedule below is subject to change. Any changes to the schedule will be issued to all Respondents via addenda on the County's eProcurement Portal.

This is a fully electronic Request for Proposals (RFP). Respondents must submit their proposals online via the County’s online bidding system. Only electronic proposals will be accepted. Facsimile and e-mail proposals will NOT be allowed. For assistance with uploading proposals through the County’s eProcurement Portal, please contact procurement-support@opengov.com or https://help.procurement.opengov.com/en/ .

All questions or requests for interpretation must be received within this solicitation by Friday, July 17, 2026 , before 2:00 pm as specified in this solicitation. Respondents are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation. Verbal clarifications or responses will not be considered binding.

Background

The Facility Security Improvement Project will update and replace aging IT and Security infrastructure at JWA. Project scope shall consist of the exhibits provided in the RFP solicitation and will be refined, developed, and finalized during preconstruction services. Scope will include the replacement of the airport-wide IT fiber loop, upgrades and replacement of Access Control System and associated doors hardware, along with the replacement and addition of CCTV/VMS systems throughout the airport. Security improvements will also include the installation of an enhanced Perimeter Detection System around the airfield.

All scope of work shall be sequenced in a manner that maintains existing system and equipment capabilities during installation and until cutovers are complete to new systems. Work shall be scheduled in a manner that supports daily airport operations at all times. Ongoing coordination will be required with various stakeholders including JWA Operations, OC Sherriff, JWA CALM, JWA IT, and JWA Maintenance, along with various lease holders around airfield and within the terminals and parking garages.

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.

Timeline

Release of RFP Solicitation:

June 30, 2026

Pre-Submittal Meeting and Site Visit (Mandatory):

July 9, 2026, 10:00am

18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 (the John Wayne Statue)

Question Submission Deadline:

July 17, 2026, 2:00pm

RFP Submittal Closing:

July 30, 2026, 2:00pm

Proposal Evaluations:

August 18, 2026

Interviews with the Top Ranked Firm(s):

August 27, 2026, 9:00am

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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