Wood Pole Inspection, Joint Use Inventory & National Joint Utilities Notification System(NJUNS) Coordination Services

The City of Bartow, Florida is requesting bids on locksmith services across municipal facilities under ITB 26-27, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and questions due August 11, 2026.

The scope includes key cutting, lock rekeying and core installation, mechanical lock servicing and installation, door frame and door installation, and associated hardware such as panic bars and closers. Services are provided on an as-needed basis to City Hall, Public Works, Police and Fire Departments, Parks and Recreation, water treatment and wastewater facilities, and other City-owned properties. The contractor must respond to standard repair requests within 24 hours and emergency requests within one hour, operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Minimum qualifications require a Master Locksmith Certification in Florida with at least three years of verifiable commercial experience; the awarded contractor must have ten years of experience. The contractor must also employ a Locksmith Helper with minimum one year of experience, maintain proper Florida licensure, clear a background check, and provide three client references from similar projects within the past five years.

Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation with statutory limits, Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and Commercial Automobile Liability of $5,000,000 per accident.

Pricing is structured as hourly rates for three service categories: Master Locksmith labor at standard working hours, Locksmith Helper labor, and Emergency Services. The contractor must provide a discount off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for materials and hardware, with the City retaining the right to specify particular hardware types.

The contract is awarded for an initial one-year term with two optional one-year renewal periods. All bids must include certifications regarding drug-free workplace status, debarment, immigration compliance, E-Verify registration, public entity crimes, non-collusion, and scrutinized companies lists.