FMS 17 - San Diego Crane Testing & Certification

The State of California, through the California Military Department, is seeking a contractor for crane testing and certification services at FMS 17 located in San Diego. The procurement involves comprehensive overhead crane testing and certification for a Konecranes DG TR DM model crane with a 13-ton rated capacity, including annual testing (three occurrences) and a quadrennial proof load test. The prime contractor must possess a Type D-21 Machinery and Pumps Contractor License and be capable of self-performing at least 20 percent of the total work value. A mandatory pre-bid job walk is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with strict attendance requirements that may result in bid disqualification if not fully met. Potential bidders must submit questions by November 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM to Joy.Lubic@cmd.ca.gov, with bid submissions to be emailed to PWC@cmd.ca.gov by the bid opening on November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM. All testing reports and certifications must be delivered within 7-10 business days following service completion, and the contract period is set for 24 months from February 16, 2026, to February 15, 2028.

The contract includes provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise preferences, allowing up to 5 percent or 10 percent bid preferences, with preference values limited to $100,000. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements and Buy Clean California Act compliance regarding material environmental product declarations. Contractors must provide payment bonds at 100 percent of contract value for contracts exceeding $25,000 and submit bid bonds of at least 10 percent with their proposal. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement calls for a single lump sum quotation covering all contractor costs for the three-year period. All subcontractors must be properly licensed and listed in the proposal, and the contract emphasizes compliance with various state-level procurement and labor regulations.