Scaffold Rental & Erecting Services

The California Department of Water Resources, San Joaquin Field Division, is seeking a contractor to provide scaffold rental and erecting services in Western Kern County through Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 10114686). The procurement requires a qualified contractor to supply metal scaffolding, provide qualified supervision and labor, and complete OSHA-approved scaffolding installation, erection, and dismantling at various worksites. Specific requirements include possessing a D-39 License and employing personnel certified by the Carpenters Union in scaffolding erection. The contract has an anticipated two-year term, with bids due on March 1, 2016, at 2:00 pm, and bid opening scheduled for March 2, 2016, at 10:00 am. Key contractor obligations include providing scaffolding within 72 hours of state request and delivering annual Scaffold User Hazard Awareness Training to Department of Water Resources employees. The bid requires a detailed pricing structure covering composite crew mix labor rates for straight time (4,000 hours), overtime (1,000 hours), and double time (100 hours), with scaffolding provided free for the first 90 days.

The solicitation includes set-aside preferences for Small Business (5%) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation, with potential incentives up to 5%. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements. A Bidder's Bond equal to 10% of the bid amount is mandatory, and payment and performance bonds will be required if the contract exceeds specific thresholds. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement requires monthly scaffold rates for five different configurations, ranging from 4x8x10 to 8x11x22 dimensions. The anticipated contract start date is July 1, 2016, suggesting a potential annual value that would depend on the volume of scaffolding services required by the Department of Water Resources. Prospective bidders should carefully review the IFB documentation to understand the comprehensive requirements, technical specifications, and compliance expectations for this scaffolding services contract in Kern County.