ITQ#167668-Crane | Winter Wonderland 2026

Solicitation REQ-202706, titled ITQ#167668-Crane | Winter Wonderland 2026, is a fixed-price contract issued by the City of Homestead, Florida, to secure crane services for the installation and removal of a temporary chiller at Losner Park. The contractor must provide a 350-ton all-terrain crane (AC300) with a 193 to 210 ft main boom, 206,000 lbs of counterweight, and an 8-ft spreader bar, capable of lifting 14,000 lbs at a 155-ft radius. The scope includes providing a certified operator and oiler, all necessary rigging, and managing the mobilization, demobilization, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) coordination for road closures on West Mowry Drive. The project consists of two primary operations: the initial installation on November 12, 2026, and the subsequent removal on January 11, 2027. Qualified vendors must submit a comprehensive proposal by October 19, 2026, including a detailed lift plan, engineering support, and evidence of professional licensing from the State of Florida or Miami-Dade County. Evaluation is based on technical capability, relevant experience, and the ability to meet minimum lift requirements. Bidders must provide a lump sum price for both the load-in and load-out phases, covering all labor, equipment, and permitting costs. Compliance requirements include maintaining a valid business license, providing certificates of insurance approved by the City Risk Manager, and ensuring the entity is not listed as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM).