Welding and Fabrication Services for the Water Department (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa's Water Department is soliciting sealed bids for as-needed welding and fabrication services under ITB with bids due July 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. Tampa-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) are eligible for a 5% bid discount (not to exceed $10,000) applied for evaluation purposes only; SLBE certification must be obtained prior to bid opening.

The scope covers portable and shop welding services and fabrication or repair work on water vaults and distribution equipment, with primary focus on black-iron steel. Services include metal meter box lid repair, cutting, and structural and non-structural welding on city-owned assets. Bidders must supply all materials, labor, and transportation for repairs and fabrication requested by the City representative. Bid prices must be firm and include all shipping costs F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, with all taxes and associated expenses included in the quoted price.

The contract term is one year from the effective date of award, with three optional one-year renewal periods by mutual written agreement plus supplemental unilateral extension options of up to three additional thirty-day periods at the same terms and conditions. Workload is variable based on operational needs, emergency situations, seasonal changes, and infrastructure assessments. No minimum purchase quantities are required.

Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability coverage ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($500,000 to $1 million combined single limit depending on contract value), Worker's Compensation, and other coverages as required. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder; the City reserves the right to award by division or aggregate total, in whole or in part. The City is exempt from all state and federal sales and use taxes.