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

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida is requesting bids for fabricated trailer center beams and metal fabrication services under ITB 26-15/HV, with bids due July 20, 2026 and questions due July 3, 2026 — this procurement is restricted to Certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) only, a decision-flipping set-aside requiring SBE certification and performance of at least 51 percent of the scope of work with significant business presence in Palm Beach County.

The primary deliverable is fabrication of yellow trailer center beams constructed from 3-inch Schedule 40 steel pipe, 88 inches in overall length with welded steel plates at each end, at an estimated annual quantity of 280 units. Secondary services include line boring, metal fabrication, welding, cutting, and installation work for trash grapples, buckets, and other heavy equipment, plus metal work on Authority buildings. Delivery of center beams must occur within seven calendar days of purchase order receipt to the Authority's Equipment Maintenance Facility at 6255 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach.

The estimated contract value is $50,000 over a two-year term with an option to renew for one additional year. Pricing shall be submitted as a firm price per unit for center beams and an hourly labor rate for additional metal fabrication services, with parts and materials marked up not to exceed 10 percent. Payment terms are Net 30 days after acceptance and receipt of proper invoice. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus Automobile Liability and Workers' Compensation coverage. The Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities and is not obligated to place any minimum order. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications.