Sample Contract Fit Report
See how Contract Fit Radar helps a janitorial company decide whether a public-sector opportunity deserves its time.
Opportunity
County of Orange — Countywide Janitorial Services
Solicitation
RFP-017-2988904-JC
Agency
County of Orange
Proposal Due
October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT
Fit Score
The services, location and overall scope appear to align well with the example company profile.
ELIGIBILITY
FAIL
RECOMMENDATION
DO NOT PURSUE
What the Contract Covers
Orange County is seeking countywide routine, periodic and emergency janitorial services across a variety of facilities. The scope includes general janitorial work, public areas, restrooms, offices, floor care, window cleaning, disinfection, day porter work and other custodial services.
Why This Looks Like a Fit
- Core janitorial services align well with the requested work
- Orange County falls within the example company's normal service area
- The opportunity is relevant to a company capable of multi-site public-sector work
- The scope includes several services already offered by the example contractor
On services and geography alone, this opportunity deserves attention.
Why This Company Should Not Bid
The solicitation requires attendance at mandatory pre-proposal job walks. Several required dates had already passed when this example company was evaluated. The solicitation states that failure to attend required job walks can make a proposal nonresponsive.
HARD STOP: MISSED MANDATORY EVENT
Even though the opportunity scores well on overall fit, the eligibility problem overrides the Fit Score.
Important Dates
Release Date
July 17, 2026
Questions Due
October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT
Proposal Due
October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT
Multiple official addenda have been issued. Subscribers are alerted when material changes affect fit, eligibility or deadlines.
Recommended Action
Do not invest proposal time unless Orange County Procurement confirms through an official solicitation update that the attendance requirement or eligibility has changed.
An Open Bid Is Not Necessarily a Bid You Can Pursue
A standard keyword alert might still show this solicitation as OPEN. Contract Fit Radar goes further by asking:
- Does the work match your services?
- Is it inside your territory?
- Can your company handle the likely scale?
- Are there bonding, insurance or licensing concerns?
- Have mandatory meetings already occurred?
- Is there enough time left to respond?
- Is there anything that makes you ineligible?
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