EXHIBIT C - Prospective Bidder References Summary

This is a prospective bidder references exhibit for the State of California's Bare Rental Master Agreement procurement. The document establishes requirements for bidders to demonstrate their qualifications and operational history through submission of references from previous clients who have utilized similar bare rental services within the past three to five years. The procurement solicits bids for a statewide framework covering the rental of equipment without operator services, maintenance, or support, encompassing multiple equipment categories including aerial lifts, compressors, generators, pumps, and various other construction and industrial equipment. The proposal submission deadline is June 30, 2026, with the posting date of May 19, 2026. Bidders must verify that their references represent organizations of comparable size and scope to the State of California to ensure the bidder's experience aligns with state operational requirements.

Failure to provide adequate or verifiable references may result in bid rejection or scoring deductions depending on the evaluation methodology employed by the state. Reference submission is a mandatory requirement, with no exceptions permitted unless formally waived by the purchasing authority. The master agreement structure allows multiple authorized state and local agencies to procure equipment rentals through established contract rates on a tiered pricing basis reflecting daily, weekly, and monthly rental durations, enabling economies of scale across participating entities. Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) status documentation is required as part of the overall submission process, and the state reserves the right to consider set-asides or preferences for small businesses or local vendors as determined by California procurement policies.