Crane Services in Inyo and Mono Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 09A1065 for Crane Services in Inyo and Mono Counties, targeting five Maintenance Stations located in Bishop, McGee Creek, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, and Sonora Junction. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide annual inspection, certification, and repair services for overhead bridge cranes with specific requirements for crane inspections and certifications across 2-4 ton capacity equipment. The contract will run from September 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with a bid submission deadline of June 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and a bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. Bidders must possess a current C-61/D-21 Machinery and Pumps Contractor license, be Cal/OSHA crane certified, and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The solicitation requires detailed pricing for crane inspections and certification, as well as hourly rates for routine and non-routine service repairs, with a maximum allowable expenditure for unforeseen materials, supplies, and parts.

The contract specifically encourages participation from small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, and disabled veteran businesses, with a stated goal of 25% Small Business participation. Prevailing wage requirements apply to work exceeding $15,000, and the solicitation is open to businesses meeting specific licensing and certification standards. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the contract is structured to support diverse business participation, particularly small and disadvantaged enterprises. The proposed award date is June 19, 2025, and the contract includes provisions for comprehensive crane service that covers multiple counties including Imperial, Inyo, and Mono Counties, as well as several Census Designated Places (CDPs) within those regions. Though a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation includes mechanisms for pricing crane inspections, certifications, and potential repair services, suggesting a flexible budgetary approach that allows for varied service requirements across the specified maintenance stations.