Description
The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to provide seasonal boat‑portage services for two temporary barrier sites in San Joaquin County. The work involves towing recreational v‑hull boats (≤ 25 ft, ≤ 7,000 lb) across rock barriers using two ¾‑ton trucks and two universal trailers, with operators on‑site during designated operating hours. The contract is a three‑year fixed‑price agreement with an optional two‑year renewal, and award will be based on the lowest responsible bid after applying small‑business and DVBE preferences.
• Perform boat‑portage at Old River (Tracy) and Grant Line Canal (Tracy) using provided trucks and trailers.
• Provide two qualified operators holding California Class C driver’s licenses and Boater Cards, and maintain electronic boat logs and safety reporting.
• Submit detailed labor and equipment rates; meet extensive licensing, insurance, tax‑delinquent, and GenAI disclosure requirements; attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on 8 Oct 2026.