Specialty On-Call Welding and Fabrication Services

Multnomah County is seeking a contractor for Specialty On-Call Welding and Fabrication Services through Invitation to Bid (ITB-27-2025), targeting service providers capable of performing welding and fabrication work for both correctional and non-correctional county facilities. The solicitation requires contractors to provide comprehensive welding services including work with stainless steel, aluminum, and steel using multiple welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, Stick, and Arc welding, along with ornamental ironwork. Key qualifications include maintaining at least two employees with current City Welding Certification, ability to pass felony background checks, and capability to weld metal up to 2" thickness with plasma cutting and field fitting capabilities. The bid opens on September 6, 2024, at 8:00 AM PDT and closes on October 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM PDT, with a voluntary virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for September 12, 2024, at 2:30 PM. Contractors must be available 24/7, with required response times of 8 hours for correctional facilities and 48 hours for non-correctional facilities, and will be compensated on a time and materials basis.

The contract allows for cooperative purchasing, permitting other public agencies to potentially establish contracts under the same terms and conditions. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, Multnomah County emphasizes sustainable, responsible, and equitable business practices through its Triple Bottom Line approach, which may provide advantages to local Oregon businesses and COBID-certified suppliers. The procurement does not require bid bonds, performance bonds, or payment bonds, and will be funded in US Dollars with payment terms of Net 30. Prevailing wage rates from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) will apply, with current rates effective July 5, 2024. The county makes no guarantees of minimum work volume, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must provide personal protective equipment, wear uniforms, and be prepared to work after hours, on weekends, and holidays. While a specific contract value is not provided, the bid form includes detailed rate structures for various trade positions and allows for both base and overtime rates.