Heavy Equipment Transport Services - Small Business

The California Department of Water Resources is soliciting bids for Heavy Equipment Transport Services to support the Oroville Field Division on an as-needed basis. The contractor must provide a driver, a truck, and a lowbed trailer with a separator capable of transporting heavy equipment weighing up to 100,000 pounds. Performance will take place at various work sites within the Oroville Field Division's jurisdictional boundaries, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2027. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary oversize or overweight vehicle permits from Caltrans or other relevant agencies and must maintain a Certificate of Compliance with the California Air Resource Board and adhere to Air Quality Management District regulations. This solicitation is a Small Business set-aside, and only businesses certified through the California Department of General Services/Office of Small Business and DVBE Services will be considered for the award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a preference for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises in the event of a tie. The total contract value shall not exceed $249,999.99, though there is no guarantee of work. Key administrative requirements include the submission of an Injury and Illness Prevention Program, a Multiemployer Worksite Policy, and a Recycled Content Certification. The state maintains the right to terminate the contract without cause upon 30 days advance written notice.