C25067012 Portable Storage Container Rentals

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for portable storage container rentals under Invitation for Bids (IFB) C25067012. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide rental, transportation, and placement of six temporary storage containers measuring 16 feet by 8 feet by 8 feet with 7,000-pound capacity and double swinging doors. The containers will store equipment for the Department-wide Seasonal Lifeguard Training Program at two locations: Lake Perris State Recreational Area and Huntington State Beach. Services are required for three months each spring (April through July) during a 27-month contract period from April 1, 2026, through July 15, 2028, with annual deliveries to Lake Perris on April 1 and transportation to Huntington State Beach by April 13, followed by pickup by July 15. The contractor must coordinate all delivery, setup, and breakdown with the Department's Project Manager and maintain responsibility for all costs associated with maintenance, repairs, and marine coastal climate conditions, with service requests requiring response within 48 business hours. The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PST, with public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. PST the same day via Microsoft Teams. Written questions must be submitted by Friday, January 30, 2026, with answers provided by Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The award is estimated for February 23, 2026, with contract execution expected by March 6, 2026. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid, and the contractor must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate limits and $1,000,000 motor vehicle liability.

This procurement includes mandatory set-aside designations that significantly restrict eligible bidders. A mandatory 6% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies to all bids, with failure to meet this threshold rendering proposals non-responsive; the state will withhold $10,000 from final payment until the contractor submits STD 817 documentation certifying DVBE participation. Additionally, a 5% price preference is available for certified California Small Businesses, or alternatively, bidders may satisfy small business requirements through 25% subcontracting participation. The DVBE incentive program provides up to 1-5% additional incentive for participation exceeding the 6% minimum, capped at $100,000 when combined with other incentives and preferences. Bidding is open to public or private corporations, agencies, organizations, associations, or individuals legally constituted and qualified to do business in California. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The contract pricing structure includes monthly rental units for six containers, delivery fees to Huntington Beach, and pickup fees from Lake Perris for three separate years, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation.