Operated Equipment Rental in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties

Solicitation 10A2958 is an on-call, as-needed agreement issued by the California Department of Transportation for the rental of one fully operated and maintained self-propelling cold milling machine, specifically an asphalt or concrete profile grinder. The service area covers Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, and materials. Key performance requirements include reporting to the assigned job site within 72 hours of a written service request and removing equipment within 48 hours of work completion. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation criteria include the verification of licensing, bonding, and qualifications, with a 5% preference given to certified Small, Micro, or Small Business for Public Works entities, capped at 100,000 dollars. Bidders must hold a valid Class A General Engineering or C-12 Earthwork and Paving license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Mandatory certifications include the Contractor Certification Clauses, California Civil Rights Laws, and the Darfur and Iran Contracting Acts. Financial and legal requirements include a payment bond for bids of 25,000 dollars or more and adherence to prevailing wage laws for contracts exceeding 15,000 dollars. Equipment must comply with CHP, BIT, and Cal/OSHA maintenance standards. Bids must be submitted via mail or hand delivery by November 5, 2026, as electronic submissions are not accepted. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Matthew Stephens.