Santa Clara Valley Water District PlanetBids #VW0675

Santa Clara Valley Water District Seeks Unoperated Heavy Equipment Rental Services (CAT or Equivalent)

Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is seeking vendors to provide unoperated heavy equipment rental services for a multi-year contract supporting construction and maintenance projects across Santa Clara County. - Government Buyer: - Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water), Purchasing Services Unit #820 - Equipment, Materials, and Labor (EML) authorized representative - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary OEM referenced: Caterpillar (CAT) - Equipment models specified by CAT part/model numbers; equivalents from other manufacturers are acceptable - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of a wide range of heavy equipment, including: - Long reach and standard excavators (CAT 311, 313, 315, 316, 318, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 329, 330, 335) - Rubber tire and track loaders (CAT 938, 950, 966, 972, 939, 953, 963, 973) - Backhoes (CAT 420, 415) - Crawler tractors and low ground pressure (LGP) dozers (CAT D1, D2, D4, D5, D8T, D1 LGP, D2 LGP, D4 LGP, D5 LGP) - Motor graders (CAT 120 to 140) - Compactors (CAT 815) - Wheeled tractor-scrapers (CAT 613, 615, 623) - 3-axle water trucks (3,500+ gallon capacity) - Quantities range from single units to over 180 units for certain models, with rental periods from 1 to 180 days as needed - Equipment must be delivered to various Valley Water sites within strict timelines (12 hours for planned, 2-4 hours for emergencies) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be maintained in clean, safe, and fully operational condition - Vendors must comply with all safety, environmental, and hazardous material protocols - Prompt confirmation of equipment availability is required - Local business preference applies (5% bid preference) - Non-exclusive contract; Valley Water may use other vendors as needed - Pricing must include environmental fees and permits; capped daily rates - No minimum purchase quantities are guaranteed - Place of Performance/Delivery: - All work and deliveries within Santa Clara Valley Water District boundaries, primarily at 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118-3614, and other designated Valley Water sites

Description

Valley Water is soliciting bids for Un-Operated Heavy Equipment Rental Services to be provided on an as-requested basis. The contract duration is two years with three one-year options. The scope includes rental of various types of heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, backhoes, tractors, graders, compactors, and water trucks, with detailed specifications provided. Vendors must maintain equipment in good condition and confirm availability promptly upon request. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026, and bids are due by April 30, 2026.

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