IFB - Crane Repair and Certification in Sacramento County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #32A0624 for Crane Repair and Certification services across Sacramento County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and inspection services for 26 overhead shop cranes and auxiliary components at two Caltrans District 32 locations. Specific services include quarterly inspections, routine maintenance, and certification to ensure crane operational safety, with work to be performed during business hours from Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Required contractor qualifications include a D-21 (Machinery and Pumps Contractor) license and Department of Industrial Relations registration. An optional site inspection is scheduled for May 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with bid submissions due by May 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The proposed contract period runs from June 15, 2025, to June 14, 2027, with Caltrans targeting a contract award date of May 27, 2025.

The solicitation includes several business enterprise considerations, notably a small business preference program offering a 5% preference for certified small, micro, or small businesses for public works. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is not mandatory, a 5% DVBE incentive is available. Bidders must submit various certifications, including a non-collusion declaration and Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and comply with prevailing wage rates specific to Sacramento County. The total bid proposal must not exceed $461,000, with pricing structured to include hourly rates for quarterly inspections, routine repair services, and non-routine repair services. Evaluation will likely consider both technical capabilities and cost competitiveness, with the small business and DVBE incentives potentially providing additional competitive advantages to qualifying bidders. The procurement spans multiple jurisdictions including Sacramento County, Sacramento City, San Francisco City, and West Sacramento City, indicating a regional scope of service.