Certified SB/MB/DVBE Only* Operated Equipment Rental in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #10A2806 for operated equipment rental services across eight California counties: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide fully operated medium excavators and super dump trailers for hauling and legally disposing of stockpiled debris from predesignated state highway sites. Specific deliverables include 750 hourly hours for front-end loader or medium excavator services and 1,600 hourly hours for end dump truck, transfer truck, or super dump trailer services. The contract is proposed to run from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2028, with 60% of work to be performed at night. Key procurement dates include a July 15, 2025 deadline for written questions, a July 22, 2025 final quote submission date, and a proposed award date of July 29, 2025. Required qualifications include possessing a current Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and being registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) contractors, creating a restricted competitive environment. Bidders must be certified as either an SB or DVBE to participate in the procurement. The contract includes several compliance requirements, such as prevailing wage provisions for contracts exceeding $15,000, organic waste recycling mandates, adherence to labor codes, and compliance with California Civil Rights Laws and the Darfur Contracting Act. While a specific award value is not definitively stated, the contract is marked as "to be determined" (TBD), suggesting flexibility in the final contract amount. Prospective vendors interested in an accessible version of the solicitation documents can submit a request through http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or contact (916) 654-2852 for additional information. The procurement represents a significant opportunity for qualified small businesses or disabled veteran-owned enterprises to provide critical equipment and disposal services for state highway maintenance.