25-303797 OFAM Lighting Rental Services

The State of California Department of General Services, Office of Fleet and Asset Management (OFAM) is soliciting bids for parking lot lighting rental services in the Sacramento region under IFB 25-303797, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. A mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies, with incentive structures offering 1% to 5% scoring adders for DVBE participation levels between 3.01% and 7% or above. Small business preferences of 5% apply to California-certified small businesses; non-small business bidders may claim preference by committing to 25% small business subcontractor participation.

The scope covers rental services for Solar Light Towers with minimum 10,000 lumen output at two Sacramento parking facilities: Lot 13 at 805 Richards Boulevard and Lot 16 at 600 North 10th Street. Services include equipment delivery and pickup, maintenance and repair, and unforeseeable rental support. The anticipated contract term is two years with a one-year extension option at the same contracted rates.

Bidders must hold a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Carrier Permit for vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,001 pounds or more; current proof of general liability insurance with limits of at least $1 million per occurrence; commercial automobile insurance with $1 million combined single limits; and workers' compensation coverage. No prevailing wage requirements apply.

Written questions are due August 6, 2026, with responses posted by August 12, 2026. A non-mandatory walk-through of the two facilities is available for prospective bidders prior to submission. A public bid opening is scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after evaluation of cost, preferences, and incentives.