Equipment Rental Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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Background The USDA Forest Service, specifically the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is seeking to contract for heavy equipment rental to support various engineering and restoration projects. This solicitation is set aside for small business concerns under the North American Industry Classification Standard Code 532289, with a size standard of $12.5 million. The goal of this contract is to ensure that the necessary heavy equipment is available for effective project execution. Work Details The contractor will provide heavy equipment rental for a variety of engineering and restoration projects over a 10-week period. The specific equipment required includes: - Two CAT 308 or equivalent excavators for 2 months each - One ride-on street sweeper for 2 months - One Marooka off-road tracked swivel dump truck (or equivalent) for 3 months - One 10-yard dump truck for 1 month. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of the rental including transportation, labor, and supervision necessary to complete the project. All equipment must be owned by the contractor and not rented from brokers. The contractor must also provide insurance covering loss, damage, theft, or accidents involving the equipment. Period of Performance The period of performance is from July 13, 2026, to September 18, 2026, with options to shorten or extend the contract as needed. Place of Performance The primary location for performance is Ski Run Blvd, approximately half a mile south of the Pioneer Trail and Ski Run Blvd intersection in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Additional delivery will occur at Elks Point Drive near Highway 50 in Stateline, NV. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet several requirements including: being a small business as defined by SBA standards; providing proof of equipment ownership; and providing manufacturer’s warranty documentation for all offered items. Additionally, bidders must have experience in similar contracts and be able to demonstrate technical acceptability through past performance evaluations.