Crane Rental Services

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Utilities requires a qualified vendor to provide on‑call crane rental and operator services for routine maintenance, special projects, and emergency repairs at multiple water‑pump facilities across the region. The contract covers a range of crane capacities (10‑ton to 150‑ton) with operators, rigging assistance, transportation, fuel, permits and all related fees included in a single hourly rate. Service must be available within six hours for emergencies and on a scheduled basis with at least one business‑day notice for routine work. The agreement is a five‑year, non‑exclusive, “as‑needed” arrangement with monthly invoicing and electronic payment. The City will award to the lowest responsible bidder that meets all technical and insurance requirements. • Provide 10‑ton to 150‑ton cranes with qualified operators (minimum 4‑hour rental). • Include rigging crew (two‑man) when mechanical contractor unavailable. • Respond to emergency calls within 6 hours; scheduled work with ≥1 business‑day notice. • All costs (equipment, operator, permits, transport, fuel surcharge, mileage) bundled in hourly rate. • Monthly invoicing; EFT payment; insurance minimums specified (CGL $1M, Workers’ Comp $500K, Auto $2M, E&O $1M). • Contract term: 5 years; no guaranteed minimum quantity; City may procure additional services elsewhere.