Crane Testing and Certification

The State of California Military Department, Office of the Adjutant General, is requesting bids for crane testing and certification services at Field Maintenance Shop 17 in San Diego under IFB, with bids due October 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The contractor must hold current licensure as a crane certifying agency under California regulations or work through an approved designee under a licensed crane certifier's supervision.

The scope requires annual inspections, testing, and examinations of a Konecranes overhead crane (Model DG TR DM, 13-ton rated capacity) and associated hoist in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 8, plus a quadrennial proof-load test. The contractor furnishes all labor, equipment, materials, permits, and fees. Work must be performed at Field Maintenance Shop 17, 3171 Armstrong Street, San Diego, California 92111, with inspections scheduled within 30 days of Notice to Proceed and testing conducted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The prime contractor must self-perform work equivalent to at least 20 percent of the total contract value.

The contract term is 36 months from on or around October 2026 through October 2029. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid from a qualified, responsible bidder. Small Business entities receive a 5 percent cost bid preference when a responsible non-small business submits the lowest-priced responsive bid. The State has waived all Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation requirements but encourages DVBE subcontractor involvement. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is required, along with statutory workers' compensation coverage.

Written questions are due October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and should be submitted to Ash Erickson at Bids@cmd.ca.gov. Bid opening occurs October 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Site visits are not required but may be scheduled by contacting Erickson. Funding is contingent on State Budget appropriations for each fiscal year.