Metal Fabrication - BID #26-0107

The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Sarasota County Government are seeking comprehensive metal fabrication services through Bid #26-0107, which requires vendors to provide all necessary supervision, labor, tools, equipment, travel, fuel, and materials for fabrication work. The procurement covers services involving various metal types including steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, stainless steel, copper, and sheet products up to 1/2 inch thickness. Required fabrication capabilities include shearing, braking, bending, rolling, arc welding, mig welding, tig welding, heliarc, and brazing, with specific emphasis on fabrication and installation of exhaust and ventilation systems like dust collection systems, fume hoods, and air systems. Bid responses must be electronically submitted via the Bonfire Portal by August 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST, with recommended awards to be posted on September 9, 2025, and Board action scheduled for September 16, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include cost, past experience, quality, and service capability, with contractors required to have a minimum of three years' experience in metal fabrication services and provide three commercial references.

The solicitation encourages participation by small businesses and minority-owned enterprises, with specific certification requirements outlined in the Small/Minority Business Enterprise Certification Form. Vendors must comply with various legal stipulations, including an affidavit certifying no labor coercion and another affirming they are not owned by foreign countries of concern. The contract term is one year with options for two additional one-year renewals, and the estimated annual spend is $150,000 for the School Board and $270,000 for Sarasota County. Pricing is structured on an hourly rate basis with separate rates for standard and non-standard work hours, and materials are subject to a maximum 10% markup with required supplier invoice documentation. Special provisions exist for emergency and disaster situations, where contractors must provide 24-hour emergency contact information and prioritize service to governmental entities. Multiple vendor awards may be recommended based on the comprehensive evaluation of submitted proposals, with the ultimate goal of securing reliable and versatile metal fabrication services for the county's various infrastructure and maintenance needs.