Description
The State of California’s Department of Water Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to provide bare‑crane rental services on an as‑needed basis for its Oroville Field Division. The contractor must maintain a fleet of cranes (15 t‑75 t) that are no older than 10 years and within 10,000 operating hours, be able to deliver equipment within 72 hours (4 hours for emergencies), and comply with CARB air‑quality certifications. The contract is a three‑year, time‑and‑materials agreement where rates for daily, weekly, and monthly rentals, plus delivery/pick‑up charges, will be submitted by bidders. The award will be based on the lowest responsible bid after applying any small‑business/DVBE preferences.
• Provide bare‑crane equipment only; operators, fuel, and consumables are supplied by DWR.
• Equipment must be located within 100 mi of the OFD O&M Center and available within 72 hours (4 hours for emergencies).
• Contractor must hold specific insurance (CGL $1 M/$2 M, Workers’ Comp, Auto $1 M) and maintain CARB compliance certificates.
• Must meet a 3 % DVBE participation requirement and submit related certifications.
• Payment is on a time‑and‑materials basis; invoices payable within 45 days, with a possible $10 k withholding until DVBE reporting is completed.