Boat Portage Services

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking boat portage services, including trailering boats across rock barriers at two South Delta sites near Tracy for a three-year term with two option years.

California > Department of Water Resources


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Oct 22, 2026 11:00 PM
Sep 25, 2026 08:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
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acacia.valenzuela@water.ca.gov
+19169026078
715 P Street, Sacramento, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Department of Water Resources, O&M Contract Services Section, Attn: Acacia Valenzuela, P.O. Box 942836, 715 P Street, 5th Floor, Sacramento, California 94236-0001

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UPS, express mail, or Federal Express
Description

The California Department of Water Resources is soliciting boat portage services for the Temporary Barriers Project. The contractor will trailer V-hull boats up to 25 feet long and 7,000 pounds across rock barriers at Old River near Tracy and Grant Line Canal in San Joaquin County. The contractor must provide two 3/4-ton vehicles with Class 5 hitches, two universal trailers, and two operators, with services provided during specified operating hours from approximately May 15 through November 21 each year. Services include boat launching and receiving, vessel logging, accident and issue reporting, site security, and end-of-season service reports. Bidders must demonstrate boat-trailering experience, provide three references from the previous five years, and submit proof of a current California business license, Class C California driver's licenses and California Boater Cards for all personnel, and the required equipment. The solicitation has a three-year anticipated term with two additional one-year renewal options and will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

Classification Codes
NAICS488390Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
PSCV125Vessel Towing Service
Smart Codes
boat portage servicesboat trailer rentalmarine transportation
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 25, 2026 08:00 PM-Publication Date
Oct 08, 2026 04:30 PM-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference (required)
Section 29, Township 1S, Range 5E; U.S. Geological Survey map: Union Island; Assessor's Parcel Numbers 189-240-20, 189-170-07, and 189-170-03. Attendees must bring government-issued identification, hard hats, and safety shoes.
Oct 22, 2026 11:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Oct 26, 2026 04:30 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams; audio-only participation is also available.
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Motor Truck Cargo Legal Liability — $100,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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