Welding, Fabrication, & Machining Services.

Pinellas County, Florida, has issued Invitation to Quote (ITQ) #23-0135-ITQ for Welding, Fabrication, and Machining Services, seeking to establish a 24-month contract with potential two-year extensions. The procurement covers certified welding services to be performed on-site and off-site at various county locations, including water and wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and other facilities. Services encompass emergency and non-emergency welding, fabrication, machining, soldering, and brazing across multiple material types such as stainless steel, steel, alloy 400, hastelloy, and galvanized materials. Contractors must be certified by the American Welding Society (AWS) and possess a minimum of three years of experience in similar projects. The solicitation was released on November 4, 2022, with questions due by December 1, 2022, and final responses required by December 6, 2022, at 3:00 pm. Pricing proposals include hourly rates for onsite and shop work, with differentiated rates for emergency and non-emergency services.

The contract includes specific vendor restrictions, requiring participants to be registered as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Manatee Counties. Eligible vendors must have annual sales not exceeding $3 million for goods/services or $8 million for construction services, and employ no more than 50 employees. The county has allocated $5,000 for parts/materials and an additional $5,000 for unspecified funds. Pricing includes provisions for annual Consumer Price Index adjustments, with increases not to exceed 10% per year. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the allocated funds and pricing structure suggest a moderate-sized procurement focused on supporting county infrastructure maintenance and repair services through specialized welding and fabrication work.