Fabricated Trailer Center Beam and Metal Fabrication Services (Certified SBE Only)

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is requesting bids for a term contract to fabricate trailer center beams and provide metal fabrication services on an as-needed basis under ITB 26-15/HV, with bids due July 20, 2026. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for Certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE) — a hard set-aside that filters all bidders.

Lot 1 requires fabrication of round yellow center beams from 3-inch Schedule 40 steel pipe, 88 inches in overall length with welded steel end plates, at an estimated annual quantity of 280 units with delivery within seven calendar days of purchase order receipt. Lot 2 encompasses line boring and miscellaneous metal fabrication services on a case-by-case basis, including machine work, bending, welding, and installation at various Authority facilities throughout Palm Beach County. Pricing for Lot 1 is submitted per unit with delivery included to the Equipment Maintenance Facility at 6255 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach. For Lot 2, bidders must provide hourly labor rates with materials markup not to exceed 10 percent and equipment rental markup not exceeding 15 percent.

The estimated contract expenditure is $50,000 over the initial two-year term, with an option to renew for one additional year. Successful bidders must perform at least 51 percent of the scope in-house. Questions are due five days prior to bid opening. Bidders must submit SBE certification proof, a completed Small Business Enterprise Commitment Form, evidence of significant business presence in Palm Beach County, and a Business Tax Receipt. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, with the Authority named as additional insured. Payment is Net 30 days at 100 percent upon delivery and acceptance; partial billing is not accepted.