Welding and Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

The City of Phoenix Public Works and Aviation Departments is seeking a contractor for Welding and Sheet Metal Fabrication Services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB 26-FMD-034). The solicitation requires a contractor to provide on-an-as-needed basis welding services and sheet metal fabrication at various City locations, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport, Goodyear Airport, and other off-site locations throughout Arizona. Contractor pre-award qualifications include employing a minimum of three certified welders with at least two years of experience, possessing a valid Commercial Sheet Metal License (Class L45) from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, and demonstrating five years of active involvement in metal fabrication services within the last seven years. The contract will commence on or about April 1, 2026, with an initial three-year term and two potential one-year renewal options, creating an aggregate potential contract term of five years. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-offer conference on December 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, a deadline for written inquiries on December 29, 2025, and a response deadline of January 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Labor will be billed in 15-minute increments at contracted rates, with materials billed at cost without markup.

The solicitation includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program compliance at 49 C.F.R. Part 26, and requires contractors to adhere to federal nondiscrimination statutes covering race, color, national origin, disability, age, and sex. Contractors must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the E-Verify employment verification program, and City of Phoenix Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Insurance requirements are substantial, including Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, Automobile Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits. The City reserves the right to make multiple contract awards and does not guarantee a specific amount of work. Contractors must also maintain a comprehensive heat safety and mitigation plan, comply with background screening requirements, and maintain appropriate licenses and permits throughout the contract term. While no specific total contract value is listed, the City will evaluate offers based on qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the technical and operational requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.