As-Needed Rental of Shoring Equipment

The City of San Diego’s Public Utilities Department is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑call rental of hydraulic shoring forms, shoring pumps, steel crossing plates, and trench boxes. The contract spans five years, with rapid‑response requirements (phone reply within 1 hour, equipment delivery within 3 hours) and 24/7 availability. Bidders must submit detailed daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates for each listed item, maintain equipment in OSHA‑compliant condition, and possess the necessary insurance, bonds, and engineering staff for any design services required. • Equipment rental scope includes hydraulic speed shoring forms, various shoring pumps, steel crossing plates, and trench‑box shields (both steel and aluminum). • Mandatory logistics: 1‑hour verbal response, 3‑hour delivery, 24‑hour contact capability, and 24/7 pick‑up option within 24 hours of request. • Contractor must provide a signed Contractor Standards Pledge, work‑force report, insurance (≥ $1 M), performance bond (25 % of contract value), and retain a licensed PE on staff for any engineering services. • No pre‑bid conference or mandatory site visits; all questions due by 16 Oct 2026, bids due by 29 Oct 2026. • The contract is a fixed‑price, five‑year “as‑needed” rental agreement with no pre‑filled ceiling; pricing will be determined by vendor proposals.