Bare Crane Rental Services - IFB 10223229

The California Department of Water Resources, Oroville Field Division, is soliciting bids for bare crane rental services to be provided on an as-needed basis within the division's jurisdictional boundaries in Oroville, California. The scope includes the rental of various hydraulic cranes, ranging from 15-ton to 35-ton capacities, including boom trucks and rough terrain models. To qualify, contractors must maintain an equipment facility within a 100-mile radius of the Oroville Operation and Maintenance Center and ensure equipment is available within 72 hours of notice, or within four hours during emergency scenarios. All equipment must comply with Air Quality Management District regulations and the California Air Resource Board, and the contractor must adhere to OSHA safety standards and California Highway Patrol safety inspection programs. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with specific preferences applied for California certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Administrative requirements include the submission of a Payee Data Record, a GenAI disclosure, and a Key Employee Policies acknowledgment. Invoices must be submitted monthly in arrears only after receiving verbal acceptance of work from the DWR Contract Manager, with payment terms set at 45 days for undisputed invoices. The agreement is subject to a budget contingency clause and may be terminated by the State without cause upon 30 days written notice.