IFB 10219245 - Crane Certification Services

The California Department of Water Resources is requesting bids on crane certification services for its Delta Field Division operations under IFB 10219245, with bids due July 20, 2026. A mandatory 3.0 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement and a 5.0 percent Small Business Preference Program for certified small businesses apply; non-small businesses may qualify for a 5.0 percent evaluation preference by subcontracting at least 25.0 percent of work to certified small businesses.

Bidders must hold a valid C-10 Contractor's License from the California Department of Consumer Affairs and Cal-OSHA certification with a minimum of three years' experience on large-capacity cranes. The scope covers annual inspections, dielectric inspections, and quadrennial proof-load tests on approximately 128 cranes and hoists ranging from 1 ton to 100 ton capacity. Work is performed at the Delta Field Division's Operations and Maintenance Center in Byron, California, and various field locations across Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano, and San Joaquin Counties.

The contract term is three years, anticipated to start January 1, 2027. Evaluation is based on total cost across all years, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. Technical questions are due June 29, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.; answers will be provided by July 6, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Bids must be sealed in duplicate (one hardcopy and one electronic on USB drive) and received by July 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., with public bid opening on July 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Bidders must submit proof of C-10 and Cal-OSHA credentials, DVBE and Small Business certifications if applicable, references demonstrating three years of similar experience, and required state certifications and disclosures. Payment is monthly in arrears within 45 days of receipt by the DWR Accounting Office.