IFB 10204113 Equipment Transportation Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10204113 for Equipment Transportation Services. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide transportation of equipment weighing up to 80 tons on an as-needed basis. The contractor must have the capability to transport equipment using a truck, lowbed trailer with separator, and all necessary equipment to navigate sharp turns while loaded. Services will be performed at various locations within the San Joaquin Field Division, and the anticipated contract term is three years. Bids must be submitted by October 30, 2024, with a bid opening scheduled for November 4, 2024. The anticipated start date of the agreement is February 1, 2025. The IFB outlines pricing in the form of hourly rates for straight time and overtime for the truck, lowbed trailer, operator, and pilot vehicle with operator.

The IFB has been exempted from the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Program requirements, but a DVBE incentive is available. Bidders seeking the Small Business preference must have a pending application with the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services by the bid due date. The IFB also includes provisions related to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) disclosure and reporting. The anticipated contract value is not specified, and there is no mention of an incumbent vendor or current contractor.