Crawler Dozer

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, through the Department of General Services Procurement Division, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #0000000568) for a single Crawler Dozer to be used for various construction and maintenance activities including sediment basin cleaning, hillside restoration, road installation/removal, and dam construction/deconstruction. The solicitation requires a crawler dozer with specific technical specifications, including a minimum of 205 net flywheel horsepower, a 7.25 cubic yard semi-U blade, and a minimum operating weight of 50,500 lbs. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of April 26, 2016, bid due date of May 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM, and a Notice of Intent to Award scheduled for May 13, 2016. The procurement requires delivery within 270 calendar days after the Purchase Order date, with bidders expected to provide comprehensive documentation including warranty coverage, operator training, and pre-delivery inspection. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid, and sales tax will be excluded from the final pricing.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business preferences and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, suggesting opportunities for diverse business participation. Bidders will be subject to the Alternative Protest Process under Public Contract Code 12125, and a federal excise tax exemption certificate will be provided with the purchase order. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears designed to provide flexibility for various qualified vendors to submit competitive bids. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range, but the detailed technical specifications and comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in specialized heavy equipment. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete Event Package and ensure compliance with all specified technical, logistical, and administrative requirements to be considered for award.