Forklift & Pallet Jack Equipment Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid C5613623-D (Rebid 1) for maintenance, inspection, calibration, and repair of forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, and balers, with letters of inquiry due November 4, 2026 and bids due November 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. by email. CDCR is committed to a 25 percent Small Business participation requirement under Government Code 14838 and offers a five percent Small Business/Micro Business preference, not to exceed $50,000, and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of one to five percent, not to exceed $500,000.

Services cover preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, parts replacement, equipment calibration, and loaner equipment for repairs exceeding five working days. Centinela State Prison has 24 pieces of equipment and an estimated 300 maintenance and inspection hours annually. Ironwood State Prison has 35 pieces and an estimated 100 hours, plus as-needed repairs. Bidders may submit for one or both sites and must be within 200 miles driving distance of the institution they bid. Required qualifications include proof of factory training or three reference letters demonstrating three years of recent experience, valid California business licenses, Motor Carrier Permits if applicable, and certificates of insurance for general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation.

Compensation is based on hourly rates on Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet, covering normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), after-hours work, and emergency services. Rates must include labor, materials, transportation, equipment, permits, licenses, and taxes. Each location's basis of award includes a 25 percent line item for additional as-needed services. Service commences upon approval and the contract term ends April 30, 2028.

Awards go to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all requirements. CDCR reserves the right to award multiple agreements for backup purposes and to increase or decrease participating locations during the term at the same rates. Public bid opening is November 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.