RFP 26-19769-YB Services for Various Mechanical, Electrical, Welding, and Machinist

The City of Lubbock, Texas is requesting proposals for mechanical, electrical, welding, and machinist services for water utility facilities, with proposals due August 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the Bonfire portal or hand delivery. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewals, automatically renewing unless either party provides 90-day written notice of termination.

The scope includes onsite and shop fabrication, welding in stainless steel, aluminum, and brass; bearing and shaft dressing; milling; electrical installations and repairs; equipment support work; and cleanup services. Contractors must respond to service requests within 24 hours and provide their own tools, equipment, vehicles, trailers, and staffing. The City may award multiple contracts (primary, secondary, tertiary) based on service needs and contractor equipment capability.

Evaluation criteria are weighted: Price (70 points), Availability (15 points), and Experience and References (15 points). Vendors must submit unit pricing for all listed services including labor, tools, equipment, vehicles, and trailers, along with response time capabilities and verifiable references demonstrating past project success. Prices are guaranteed for six months from City approval, with adjustments permitted based on Consumer Price Index or Product Price Index changes, subject to documentation and City discretion.

Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance ($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 City named as additional insured and 30-day cancellation notice required. Contractors must demonstrate verifiable experience with the City of Lubbock. The City does not guarantee minimum or maximum service volumes. Proposals should be directed to Marta Alvarez, Director of Purchasing and Contract Management, 1314 Avenue K, 9th Floor, Lubbock, Texas 79401.