IFB Operated Equipment Rental in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 10A2845 for Operated Equipment Rental across Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide fully operated medium excavators and super dump trailers for hauling and legally disposing of stockpiled debris from predesignated state highway sites. Key deliverables include 750 hourly hours of front-end loader or medium excavator work and 1,600 hourly hours of end dump truck, transfer truck, or super dump trailer services. The contract will span three years, from November 15, 2025, to November 14, 2028, with approximately 60% of work to be performed at night. Bidders must submit written questions by October 14, 2025, with final bid submissions due by October 21, 2025. Required qualifications include compliance with prevailing wage regulations for work exceeding $15,000, motor carrier permits, and adherence to state labor code provisions. Evaluation criteria will likely include small business participation, technical capabilities, and compliance with specified regulatory requirements.

The solicitation includes a robust set-aside and participation program, with a 25% small business participation goal and specific encouragement for small businesses, micro businesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs). A 5% DVBE incentive is applied to this bid, providing additional scoring advantages for qualifying vendors. Bidders must submit various certifications and meet specific insurance, bonding, and licensing requirements. The procurement mandates compliance with additional state regulations, including organic waste recycling requirements. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the extensive hourly requirements for equipment rental suggest a potentially significant contract value. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in highway debris removal, equipment operation, and regulatory compliance across multiple California counties. The contract appears designed to create opportunities for diverse and small business participation while maintaining high standards of service delivery.