General Equipment Rentals

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Parks Division in Los Angeles County, California, is seeking a vendor to provide general equipment rentals for a one-year contract period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The procurement specifically requires rentals of various equipment types, including an 80ft Articulated Boom Lift, Telehandler Forklift, 12ft Stake Bed Truck, and Wheel Loader. Vendors must submit pricing for daily, weekly, and monthly equipment rentals, with a requirement to deliver materials within 3 business days of ordering to 233 W. Mountain St., Pasadena, CA 91103. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price, with electronic submissions due by July 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm through the City's eProcurement Portal. Potential bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including a Vendor Questionnaire, Relevant Experience Form, and Unique Entity ID (SAM) documentation, and demonstrate previous experience with similar equipment rental projects. Vendors are required to provide documentation of five previous relevant projects to showcase their capabilities and track record in equipment rentals.

The procurement appears to have local preference considerations and emphasizes equal employment opportunity, with optional demographic forms (AA-1, AA-2, AA-3) for vendors to document workforce composition and employment practices. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly stated, the city encourages diverse vendor participation and compliance with the Pasadena Living Wage Ordinance for contracts exceeding $25,000. Vendors must confirm insurance requirements and potentially obtain a Pasadena Business License. The funding for this project will come directly from the City of Pasadena, with payment terms set at net 30 days. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract covers equipment rentals for a full fiscal year across multiple machinery types. Vendors must also complete a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, indicating potential federal reporting requirements, and demonstrate technical and operational capabilities through comprehensive questionnaires and experience documentation.