IFB 10222899 - Crane Rental with Operator Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is soliciting bids under IFB 10222899 for crane rental with operator services to be provided on an as-needed basis. The contractor will support the Delta Field Division across Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Solano, and Stanislaus Counties, primarily lifting large pumps, motors, radial gates, and stop logs at hydroelectric plants and water conveyance facilities. The contract requires the provider to be available by phone 24/7, with a standard response time of 24 hours and an emergency response time of 4 hours. Bids must be submitted by December 4, 2026, in both hardcopy and electronic formats on a USB drive. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder, with a 5% calculation preference available for certified Small Businesses (SB) and Microbusinesses (MB), or Non-Small Businesses that subcontract at least 25% of the bid price to an SB. Minimum qualifications include a valid Class C-61 and D-21 license, NCCCO certification, at least four years of related experience, and a CARB Certificate of Reported Compliance. The contractor must also meet a 3% DVBE participation commitment and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. Payment is processed monthly in arrears with a 45-day term, and 10% of progress payments will be withheld until satisfactory completion of all services.