C5613296-D, Rebid 1 Crane Rental and Operator Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting bids for crane rental and operator services under IFB C5613296-D, Rebid 1, with bids due November 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a public bid opening on November 4 at 2:00 p.m. A 25% Small Business participation requirement applies under Government Code 14838, along with a five percent Small/Micro Business preference (up to $50,000) and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive (one to five percent).

The scope covers crane equipment ranging from 14 ton to 120 ton capacity, certified operators, rigging services, and associated transportation, fuel, per diem, materials, and incidental expenses across multiple CDCR facilities including Calipatria, Centinela, California Health Care Facility, Chuckawalla, Ironwood, and Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facilities. Bidders may submit bids for one or more facilities or groups rather than all locations. Estimated service hours range from 70 to 245 hours per location for regular operations, plus additional hours for the Correctional Construction Mentorship Program at select facilities.

Compensation is structured on hourly rates per crane size with overtime at 150% of standard rates and a separate mobilization/demobilization fee. Bidders must include a 25% line item for as-needed, unforeseeable services at applicable rates and may offer early payment discounts. The contract term runs through September 30, 2029. Prevailing wage rates apply per the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Bidders must hold valid California business licenses or corporate documentation, California Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Carrier Permits, current crane operator certifications from accredited programs, and proof of Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation insurance. Letters of Inquiry are due October 20, 2026. Payment is made within the timeframe specified in Government Code Chapter 4.5 upon invoice receipt and approval with signed service reports.