# Cowlitz County Public Utility District 1 Civicplus #498

Cowlitz County seeks as-needed rentals of public works equipment

**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** November 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 498
**NAICS:** 532412, 532490

Cowlitz County Public Works is seeking on-call equipment rentals for maintenance and construction work.
- **Buyer:** Cowlitz County, Washington — Cowlitz County Department of Public Works.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named; suppliers may bid on any or all equipment categories.
- **Equipment requested:** Excavators in five weight classes (10,000–12,000 lb; 12,000–18,000 lb; 27,000–35,000 lb; 35,000–45,000 lb; and 45,000–55,000 lb); asphalt distributors; brush mowers; bucket trucks; catch-basin vacuum trailers; septic cleaners (45–55 Vac); pressure-pumper culvert cleaners; dozers; road graders; guardrail post drivers/augers; operated flatbed trucks; lift and non-lift utility trailers; cranes up to 5, 10, 20, and 30 tons and over 35 tons; wheeled loaders; lowboys/equipment-hauling trucks; 45-foot and 60-foot Z-boom manlifts; pavement grinding and pulverizing equipment; self-propelled pavers; spreader boxes; backhoe-mounted pneumatic hammers; 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 10-, and 12-inch trash pumps; road wideners; rock drills; pneumatic and vibratory steel-drum rollers; scrapers; stump grinders; striping machines (including 600-gallon airless); pickup-type street brooms; tractor-mounted front-end brooms; 5th wheel tractors; 10-yard trucks with pups; water trucks of 1,200 gallons or larger; 40-yard drop boxes and liquid vacuum trucks; chippers; forklifts; scissor lifts; and other equipment offered by bidders. Quantities and part numbers are not specified.
- **Pricing requested:** Daily, weekly, and monthly rates by equipment make, model, and size. Applicable mobilization, travel, or move-in charges may also be listed; pavement grinding and pulverizing bidders must provide applicable tool/bit charges.
- **Notable requirements:** Rentals are as needed, with no guaranteed volume or commitment to rent any specific equipment. A four-hour minimum applies. Equipment must meet Washington State Department of Transportation night-operation safety specifications, with snow chains where applicable. The supplier is responsible for repairs and downtime except when County misuse or abuse is determined. Freight, fuel, and other surcharges are not accepted. Price increases are limited to documented manufacturer cost increases with advance notice.

### Description

Cowlitz County is seeking bids for rental equipment used for Public Works maintenance and construction activities during January 1 through December 31, 2027. Suppliers may submit prices for any or all equipment listed on the proposal forms, and rentals will be made as needed based on cost, location, equipment type and size, and availability. The County does not guarantee rentals of specific equipment; bids must use the attached proposal forms. Other public agencies with a qualifying cooperative purchasing agreement may participate, subject to the vendor’s consent.

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