Crane Certification Services

The California Department of Water Resources San Luis Field Division is soliciting bids for annual crane and hoist certification services under a three-year contract, with sealed bids due September 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and bid opening on September 2. A mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement of 3.0 percent minimum applies, and bidders must submit required DVBE documentation or face bid rejection. An additional 5% Small Business preference is available to certified SB and Micro-Business entities; firms subcontracting at least 25% to certified SBs qualify for an additional 5% Non-Small Business preference.

The contractor must supply all qualified labor, equipment, and materials to perform annual certification and unit proof tests on 13 crane and hoist systems (ranging from 4 tons to 175 tons in capacity, plus one utility bucket truck and one personnel hoisting basket) in accordance with Title 8 Articles 99 and 100 of the General Industrial Safety Orders. Services are performed at three locations: San Luis Field Division in Gustine, Dos Amigos Pumping Plant in Los Banos, and Coalinga O&M Sub-Center in Coalinga, California. The contractor has 30 days each year to complete all annual inspections and tests and must furnish all test weights and equipment necessary for completion.

Bidders must hold current Cal-OSHA Crane Certification and a valid Certificate of Approval from the Department of Industrial Relations, with a minimum of five years of experience performing work on large (175-ton) capacity cranes, supported by three references. The contractor must maintain $1,000,000 general liability, statutory workers compensation, and $1,000,000 automobile liability coverage. Technical questions are due August 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with answers provided by August 18. The anticipated contract start date is February 1, 2027. Payment is made within 45 days of invoice following verbal approval by the DWR Contract Manager. No guarantee of work volume is provided.