Description
Cowlitz County Public Works seeks qualified businesses or individuals to provide on‑site, mobile maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and emergency services for heavy equipment used at the County Headquarters Landfill. The contract will be awarded to a pool of qualified providers who may be called on an as‑needed basis throughout a one‑year initial term, with the possibility of two one‑year extensions. Proposers must demonstrate at least five years of experience with Caterpillar equipment, possess necessary licenses, and submit firm hourly rates for regular, overtime, travel, emergency, and holiday labor. The anticipated annual spend is about $250,000, but no minimum work is guaranteed.
• Scope: Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, power‑train, undercarriage, brake, steering, cooling, fuel, exhaust, welding, parts replacement, and emergency breakdown response.
• Equipment covered includes D8 Dozers, 836 Compactors, Wheel Loaders, Graders, Excavators, etc.
• Service location: Headquarters Landfill, 3434 S Silver Lake Rd, Castle Rock, WA; occasional off‑site work possible.
• Contract period: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027 (renewable up to two additional one‑year terms).
• Required qualifications: ≥5 years CAT equipment service, mobile on‑site capability, licensed technicians, 24/7 emergency response ability.
• Pricing: Submit hourly rates for regular, overtime, travel, emergency call‑out, and holiday labor; rates must remain firm for the contract term.
• Submission deadline: 4:00 PM, 09/10/2026 (email, mail, or in‑person; fax not accepted).
• Contact: Ashley Claussen, RFP Coordinator ([email protected], (360) 577‑3030 ext 6856).