Machine Shop Services

The City of St. Petersburg is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB-26-215) to procure machine shop services on an as-needed basis to support municipal operations, primarily for the Water Resources, Sanitation, and Fleet Management Departments. The solicitation was released on April 15, 2026, with questions due by April 30, 2026, and a response deadline of May 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with all submissions required through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The scope of work encompasses machining and repair of pumps, compressors, blowers, and aerators; fabrication and welding of structural steel components, platforms, and miscellaneous hardware; refurbishing filter tanks; fabricating aluminum back plates and stainless steel cap covers; repairing stainless steel mixers; fabricating and installing powder-coated guardrails; duplicating and fabricating parts; and fabricating and installing equipment enclosures. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in machine shop services and possess capabilities for precision machining, fabrication, dynamic balancing, and multi-metal welding involving aluminum, iron, steel, and stainless steel. The City will award contracts to both a primary and secondary vendor to ensure service capacity and continuity, with an initial three-year contract term and the option to renew for two additional one-year periods under mutually agreed terms. Vendors must provide detailed hourly labor rate proposals for machinists, welders, and helpers at various service levels, including regular business hours, night shifts, and premium hours, along with parts and materials pricing with a 15 percent markup. Vendors must provide references from at least three previous customers performing similar services, allow other agencies to piggyback the contract, and maintain competitive pricing throughout the contract term.

The City of St. Petersburg has established Business Enterprise participation requirements, with prime contractors unable to meet participation goals required to complete Form B demonstrating good faith efforts through documented outreach activities, solicitation of Business Enterprise quotes, and engagement with the Office of Supplier Development. Vendors can utilize certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) as documented through Form A Letters of Intent from subcontractors and suppliers. The solicitation permits up to 80 percent of contract work to be subcontracted, restricted to first and second tier subcontractors only, with mandatory completion of Subcontractor Summary Worksheets identifying all intended subcontractors and their classifications. Vendors must obtain a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid value and a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the bid amount, and provide proof of minimum insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate) and Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). Vendors must comply with Florida statutory requirements including corporate registration, E-Verify participation, scrutinized companies certifications, and maintain a one-year warranty on all workmanship. The City reserves the right to inspect vendor facilities prior to award and during contract performance, with vendors required to notify the City of any business relocation within 30 days and provide pickup and delivery services at no additional cost for facilities within St. Petersburg and one designated location in Odessa, Florida. No specific budget or award values are stated in the procurement documents.