SERVICE AND REPAIR OF HEAVY DUTY DIESEL AND CNG ENGINES

This contract is for the service and repair of heavy duty diesel and CNG engines for the County of Orange. The contract is a firm fixed fee contract, and the contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the service and repair of County-owned vehicles. The contract includes provisions for payment, invoicing, and termination, as well as requirements for insurance, confidentiality, and compliance with laws and regulations. The contract also includes a scope of work and payment/compensation attachment. Key aspects of the contract include: * The contract is for a period of 5 years, starting from November 21, 2021, and ending on November 20, 2026. * The contractor is required to provide service and repair of heavy duty diesel and CNG engines for County-owned vehicles. * The contract includes provisions for payment, invoicing, and termination. * The contractor is required to have insurance, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. * The contract includes requirements for confidentiality and compliance with laws and regulations. * The scope of work includes service and repair of heavy duty diesel and CNG engines, as well as troubleshooting, diagnosing, and tuning up of vehicles. * The payment/compensation attachment includes provisions for labor rates, material costs, and total contract amount. Some potential benefits of this contract for the County of Orange include: * Access to specialized service and repair for heavy duty diesel and CNG engines. * Cost savings through a firm fixed fee contract. * Improved efficiency and effectiveness of County-owned vehicles. * Compliance with laws and regulations through the contractor's insurance and confidentiality requirements. However, there are also potential risks and challenges associated with this contract, including: * The contractor's ability to provide high-quality service and repair. * The potential for cost overruns or changes to the scope of work. * The risk of non-compliance with laws and regulations. * The potential for disputes or termination of the contract. • Examples of equipment that will be serviced under this contract include dump trucks, sweepers, utility service trucks, and CNG trucks. • The contractor is required to provide annual usage reports to the County upon request. • The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all replacement parts are new, except when rebuilt or remanufactured parts are most cost-effective and pre-authorized by the County.