Description
The State of California, Department of Water Resources, is seeking bids for a three‑year equipment‑rental contract to support debris clean‑up and sediment removal activities at the Sutter Maintenance Yard and surrounding counties. The contractor must provide a broad inventory of heavy‑construction equipment (excavators, bulldozers, generators, etc.), all of which must be CARB‑compliant, less than five years old, and delivered with full fuel tanks. Equipment is to be operated solely by DWR personnel; the contractor supplies only the machines and transportation, not labor. The contract includes flat‑rate haul charges, maintenance reimbursements, and strict record‑keeping and reporting requirements.
• Provide rental of up to 247 distinct pieces of heavy‑equipment (minimum 186 units owned) across eight counties.
• All equipment must meet CARB emission standards, be under five years old, and be delivered with full fuel; fuel invoicing limited to EIA bulk‑rate pricing.
• Contractor must handle delivery/hauling within 24 hours of request, conduct safety briefings, and maintain detailed usage records for five years.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference on August 6, 2026; bids due August 20, 2026 3 PM PDT; award expected shortly after public bid opening on August 21, 2026.