Scaffolding Rental Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Scaffolding Rental Services covering two specific worksites: Gianelli Pumping Plant in Gustine and Dos Amigos Pumping Plant in Los Banos. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide industrial-grade, non-flammable metallic scaffolding, including all necessary supervision, labor, materials, tools, transportation, and safety equipment required to erect, install, and dismantle OSHA-compliant scaffolding. The contractor must deliver scaffolding within 72 hours under normal conditions and 4-6 hours during emergencies, with work access limited to 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Technical questions are due by October 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., with answers provided by October 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Sealed bids are due November 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., with a public bid opening on November 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Key requirements include annual training of DWR employees on Safe Work Practices, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

The solicitation includes mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program participation requirements, with incentive percentages ranging from 3.0% to 5.0% based on DVBE participation levels. Contractors must possess a Class D-39 California Contractor's License and submit an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Site-Specific Safety Plan upon award. Additional requirements include providing certifications of competence for scaffold erection, dismantling, and use personnel. The procurement mandates a bidder's bond equal to 10% of the bid amount and a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount, with sureties registered with the California Department of Insurance. The anticipated contract term is three years, commencing July 1, 2026, with payment to be made within 45 days of invoice receipt following verbal approval of work completion. The State will not be responsible for loss or damage to rented equipment caused by circumstances beyond its control, with the first 60 days of rental included in quoted labor rates and subsequent charges applied thereafter. Prevailing wage requirements will apply to work classified as public works.