California eProcure #10214186

California DWR seeks boat portage services for Temporary Barriers Project in South Delta

This opportunity from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks boat portage services to support the Temporary Barriers Project in the South Delta channels. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Operations and Maintenance, Water Initiatives Planning and Management Branch, under the California Natural Resources Agency - Project Scope: - Annual installation of three rock barriers in South Delta channels to mitigate water level impacts for agricultural diversions - Two barrier sites (Old River near Tracy and Grant Line Canal) require boat portage services due to blocked navigable channels from May through November - Services Requested: - Boat portage services: trailering v-hull boats (up to 25 feet, 7,000 pounds) across barriers - Contractor must provide two trucks with class 5 hitches, two trailers, and two operators - Compliance with safety, reporting, and operational guidelines - Operating hours vary by site and include holidays - Notable Requirements: - Active California Business License required - Valid Class C California Drivers Licenses for all personnel - Small business and disabled veteran business enterprise participation encouraged - Mandatory pre-bid conference at Grant Line Canal site - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; relevant UNSPSC codes include marine cargo transport, boat trailers, trucking, towing, and boating school services - Contract Duration: - Three years, with option to renew for two additional years - Seasonal operation: May 15 to November 21 annually

Description

This solicitation is for boat portage services to support the Temporary Barriers Project managed by the Department of Water Resources. The project involves the annual installation of three rock barriers in the South Delta channels to mitigate impacts on water levels for agricultural diversions. Two of the barrier sites block navigable channels from May through November, requiring boat portage to trailer boats across the barriers. The contract term is anticipated to be three years with an option to renew for an additional two years. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 3, 2026.

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