IFB 10220265 - Light Equipment Rental Service

The California Department of Water Resources, Delta Field Division, is soliciting bids for light equipment rental services to be provided on an as-needed basis. The contract involves the rental of various machinery, including towable air compressors, telescopic and Z-boom aerial lifts, bucket trucks, concrete grinders, mixers, trowels, and saws. Services will be performed across several California counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Solano, and Stanislaus. To be eligible, the contractor must maintain a rental facility within 30 miles of the Delta Field Division's Operation and Maintenance Center in Byron, California. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with a current estimated value of 131,000 dollars. Key performance requirements include 24/7 phone availability and strict delivery timelines, with equipment required within 48 hours under normal conditions and within 4 hours during emergencies. All equipment must be delivered with full fuel tanks and comply with California Air Resource Board and local Air Quality Management District regulations. The contractor is also responsible for maintaining 90-day California Highway Patrol safety inspections and adhering to Cal/OSHA standards. Bidders must meet specific minimum qualifications, including a 3.0 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation commitment and the submission of various certifications, such as the Darfur Contracting Act and Generative AI disclosures. Payment is processed monthly in arrears, with undisputed invoices paid within 45 days. The agreement is subject to a budget contingency clause, meaning it remains in effect only if sufficient funds are appropriated by the Budget Act. The State maintains the right to terminate the contract without cause upon 30 days written notice.