IFB 10215671 Crane Rental Services with Operator

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10215671 for crane rental services with operator and crew to support operations at the San Joaquin Field Division in Western Kern County. The contractor will provide on-call crane rental services including 20-ton, 100-ton, and 200-ton hydraulic truck cranes, each fully maintained and operated by certified professionals. Key requirements include valid National Commission for Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification, demonstrated three years of active engagement in similar services with supporting invoices, California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliance certification, current Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration, and location of business and equipment within 50 miles of the San Joaquin O&M Center in Bakersfield. Compensation will be based on actual hours worked, with tiered rates for straight time (8 hours per day Monday-Friday), overtime at one-and-a-half times (hours 8-12 on weekdays and Saturdays), and double-time rates (Sundays, holidays, or hours exceeding 12 per day), with separate rate schedules required for each crane category plus accessory load delivery services. The bidder inquiry deadline is February 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with answers provided by February 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., sealed bids are due by February 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and public bid opening is scheduled for February 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the San Joaquin Field Division office in Bakersfield. The anticipated contract term is three years with an August 1, 2026 start date, and the State will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

The solicitation includes mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements of 3.0%, with incentive calculations available for higher participation levels, and a curated list of three certified DVBE subcontractors is provided to facilitate partnerships: Goliath Global Enterprise Inc., Veteran Tire and Rubber Inc., and Hunter Tires Inc., with additional qualified vendors available through the California eProcure supplier search portal. Small Business (SB) preferences of 5.0% are available for certified small businesses, and non-small business bidders can earn a 5.0% preference by subcontracting at least 25.0% to certified small businesses. The bid must include rates across three crane categories for straight time, overtime, and double-time work, as well as accessory load delivery services. No specific budget range or estimated award value is provided in the solicitation documents, with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process based on submitted rate schedules and actual hours of service utilized by the State.