7CA07161 - Forklift Rental Services **Small Business BIDDERS ONLY**

CAL FIRE is seeking a Certified Small Business to provide forklift rental services for the Atwater Training Center located at 3500 North Apron Avenue in Atwater, California. The procurement is specifically for telehandler rental services to support ongoing construction services, with a requirement for a 12,000lb machine rated forklift featuring a 50-foot reach capability, 60-inch material handling forks, foam-filled tires, and front/rear work lights. The contract opportunity (ID: 7CA07161) requires bidders to submit a comprehensive package including a Rate Sheet, Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Darfur Contracting Act form, GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet, Payee Data Information form, Contractor Certification Clauses, and proof of business licensing for machinery rental. Proposals are due by March 3, 2025, at 5:00 P.M., with submissions to be emailed directly to Contract Analyst Gilbert Delpasen. The initial contract term is scheduled from June 30, 2025, through June 29, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year extensions under the same terms and conditions.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California Certified Small Businesses, with strict prohibitions against subcontracting any portion of the work. The solicitation includes specific provisions related to Executive Order N-6-22, requiring bidders to certify they are not subject to economic sanctions against Russia. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract requires fixed monthly rental rates for the forklift, with separate line items for delivery and pickup fees. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $1,000,000 in general liability coverage, workers' compensation, and commercial automobile insurance. The contract will cover forklift services to be performed during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) at the Atwater Training Center, with the total contract amount to be determined based on the submitted Rate Sheet. Jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Merced County, Merced City, and the University of California-Merced CDP.