5679 - Seasonal Rental of One 8-Ton Excavator

Here is a summary of the RFP document: **Project Overview:** The City of Redding, California is seeking quotes for the seasonal rental of one 8-ton excavator. The rental period will be approximately 7 months, from May 2026 to November 2026, or sooner if rain sets in. **Submission Requirements:** * Quotes must be submitted to the Purchasing Office, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California 96001, prior to 2:00 P.M. PT, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. * Quotes can be sent via email, overnight delivery, or U.S. mail/hand delivery. * Quotes must be submitted on the standard quotation form provided by the City of Redding. * The outside of the envelope or email subject line must be clearly marked with "RFQ No. 5679; opening at 2:00 P.M., on Wednesday, March 18, 2026". **Equipment Requirements:** * The excavator must be an 8-ton machine with a matching thumb to bucket for picking up limbs, rubber tracks, zero swing tail, enclosed cab with air conditioning, and a Wain Roy quick disconnect bucket connection with a 24” tooth bucket and compatible hydraulic thumb. * The equipment must be clean and in very good condition. * The equipment must have a local service center. **Pricing:** * Bidders must provide pricing for rental per day, week, and month. * The rental period will be approximately 7 months, and the total rental cost will be calculated based on the monthly rate. * Bidders must also provide pricing for delivery and pick-up fees. **General Conditions:** * The City reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, in part or in their entirety. * The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal complies with all the requirements prescribed. * The contract will be awarded within 45 calendar days after the opening of quotes. * The contractor will not be allowed to take advantage of any error or omission in the specifications. **Contact Information:** * Jennifer Antunes, Buyer, [email protected] * City of Redding Purchasing Division, 3rd Floor, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001 * Phone: (not provided) * Email: [email protected]