Hoist and Crane Maintenance and Repair Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting competitive bids for Hoist and Crane Maintenance and Repair Services through an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) process. The procurement covers three jurisdictions: Sacramento County, Sacramento City, and West Sacramento City. The contractor shall provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services for five pieces of lifting equipment, including two overhead bridge hoists, two overhead monorail hoists, and one freestanding articulating jib crane with a 1/8-ton capacity. Deliverables encompass quarterly and annual overhead hoist inspections, repairs, adjustments, re-certifications, and on-call emergency repair services. The contractor must supply all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and associated fees required to perform these services. The bid submission deadline is April 2, 2026, with a posting date of March 16, 2026, allowing interested parties approximately seventeen days to prepare and submit their proposals. An optional site inspection was scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., providing potential bidders the opportunity to observe the equipment and facilities prior to submission.

The solicitation documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent contractor information. The attached addendum does not contain detailed information regarding pricing terms, contract value ranges, budget allocations, funding sources, or other specific financial parameters. Additionally, the available documentation lacks specifications regarding contract term length, renewal options, performance evaluation criteria, or any existing technology or infrastructure requirements that would necessitate integration with the contractor's proposed services. Prospective bidders should contact CAL FIRE directly to obtain the complete solicitation package, which would include comprehensive specifications, pricing instructions, evaluation criteria, and any applicable small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-aside provisions that may apply to this procurement opportunity.