26-15/HV Fabricated Trailer Center Beam and Metal Fabrication Services (Certified SBE Only)

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida is soliciting bids for fabricated trailer center beams and metal fabrication services under ITB 26-15/HV, restricted to Certified Small Business Enterprises only, with proposals due July 20, 2026. This is a hard set-aside — the solicitation explicitly states the opportunity is open to Certified SBE firms only, with a requirement that awardees perform at least 51 percent of the scope of work and maintain significant business presence in Palm Beach County.

The scope encompasses fabrication of round beam yellow trailer center beams manufactured from 3-inch Schedule 40 steel pipe with specified dimensional requirements, delivered within seven calendar days of purchase order receipt, plus as-needed metal fabrication services including machine work, welding, fabricating, cutting, and installation work for trash grapples, buckets, and heavy equipment. The estimated annual quantity for center beams is 280 units. Services are required at various Authority facilities throughout Palm Beach County.

The estimated annual expenditure is $50,000. The initial contract term is two years with one renewal option. Pricing must be submitted as unit prices for fabricated center beams and hourly rates for other metal fabrication services, with materials and parts reimbursed at actual cost plus 10 percent markup and rental equipment at actual cost plus up to 15 percent markup. The Authority reserves the right to make primary and secondary awards to ensure service continuity.

Bidders must submit proof of SBE certification, a completed SBE Commitment Form, equipment lists, references demonstrating similar work experience, and evidence of required licenses and business tax receipts. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate; Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit; and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. Responses are submitted through the Authority's e-procurement system (Bonfire). The Authority pays invoices Net 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoices and supporting documentation.