Scaffold Rental & Erecting Services - IFB 10201419

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Scaffold Rental and Erecting Services to be provided on an as-needed basis over a three-year agreement. The IFB requests bids for industrial grade scaffolding, with qualified supervision, labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and incidentals to erect, install, and dismantle Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved scaffolding at various DWR worksites. Bids must be received by November 14, 2024, and the anticipated start date of the agreement is March 1, 2025. The IFB includes specific bidding requirements, evaluation criteria, and terms and conditions. Pricing is requested for straight time, overtime, and Sunday/holiday hourly rates for supervisors and scaffold erectors, as well as rates for emergency call-outs and training.

The IFB requires bidders to be a current California-certified Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) or to subcontract at least 25% of their bid to a California-certified DVBE to receive a 5% preference on their bid. The IFB also includes information on the Department of Industrial Relations registration requirements, prevailing wage monitoring and enforcement, and tax delinquency verification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the available budget range is not specified.