• How can I find out which projects are currently available for bidding?
  
• How do I add my firm to the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) bidder's (non-public works) list?
  
• How do I contact the OCSD Purchasing Office?
  
• Where do I send my bid / proposal?
  
• How can I set up an office visit?
• What is a Pre-Bid / Request for Proposal (RFP) Conference?
  
• What criteria are used to award Bids and Requests for Proposals?
  
• How do I find out about Public Works bids and contracts?

How can I find out which projects are currently available for bidding?

Visit our Bid/RFP Information page to view open (non-public works) bids and proposals or call our Purchasing Hotline for current information (714) 593-7850.
You may fax our office (714) 965-0728 to request a copy of the bid / proposal.

Engineering & Construction projects:  Go to www.ocbinc.com then enter into Planwell Enterprise, Public Plan Room and search by OCSD.

Contracts Webpage

How do I add my firm to the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) bidder's (non-public works) list?

Download our Vendor Bid List Application form or call to request one be mailed to you. Fill out the form and fax it to our Purchasing office 714-965-0728.

Vendor Application Page

How do I contact the OCSD Purchasing Office?

Buyer meetings are by appointment only.  Please call ahead. 

Our main number is (714) 593-7850
Our fax number is (714) 965-0728
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where do I send my bid / proposal?

For the attention of:

How can I set up an office visit?
Suppliers are encouraged to visit the Buyer responsible for the specific goods and services they provide. Appointments are required to ensure that full consideration is provided. All Buyers handle their own calendars; therefore, you must contact the Buyer individually to schedule an appointment. The best days for appointments are Tuesdays through Thursday.

What is a Pre-Bid / Request for Proposal (RFP) Conference?

The Pre-Bid / RFP conference is a meeting held to discuss the specific bid or RFP document. This meeting gives you the opportunity to ask questions and to request clarifications in the documents. Pre-bid / RFP conferences are held for most formal bids or RFPs solicited by Orange County Sanitation District. The pre-bid / RFP conferences are not always mandatory, but suppliers are urged to attend.

What criteria are used to award Bids and Requests for Proposals?

The criteria used to award may be specific to a solicitation and will be defined within the specifications, however, in general the following applies:

• Bids for goods and non-professional services are normally awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s).
  
• RFP award recommendations are based on other criteria in addition to price. The procurement document will specify the method of award

How do I find out about Public Works bids and contracts?
Planning & Design projects:  714-593-7388

Engineering & Construction projects:  Go to www.ocbinc.com then enter into Planwell Enterprise, Public Plan Room and search by OCSD.