As-Needed Rental of Shoring Equipment

The City of San Diego Public Utilities Department is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑call rental of shoring equipment—including hydraulic shoring forms, shoring pumps, steel crossing plates, and trench boxes—throughout the city. The contractor must maintain a stocked inventory within San Diego County, respond to service calls within one hour, and deliver equipment within three hours of request. The five‑year fixed‑price contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder that meets all safety, insurance, bonding, and compliance requirements. • Rental inventory must be new or well‑maintained and OSHA‑compliant. • 24/7 contact capability with rapid response and delivery times is mandatory. • Contractor must provide a licensed civil/structural engineer for occasional design services and meet extensive insurance/bond thresholds. • No pre‑bid conference or site inspections; questions due by Oct 16, 2026. • Bids due Oct 29, 2026; contract term five years with no renewal options.