Welding, Metal Fabrication and Related Services

The City of Clearwater is soliciting bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB 65-25) to provide welding, metal fabrication, and related services for the Public Utilities Department and other city departments. The comprehensive procurement seeks qualified contractors to deliver a range of specialized metal services, including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, shearing, bending, rolling, machine shop services, on-site welding, and sheet metal work involving stainless steel, aluminum, and steel materials. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three to five years of experience in municipal, industrial, or utility projects and possess American Welding Society (AWS) certification. The bid requires submission of three customer references from comparable services rendered within the last three years, with bids due on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10:00 am local time. Pricing will be structured around hourly labor rates for welders, fabricators, and machinists during standard business hours, with a minimum two-hour charge per service call, and will include mobile service charges, shop supplies fees, and a markup on metal materials and miscellaneous parts.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The initial contract term is estimated from November 2025 through November 2026, with options for two additional one-year renewals at the city's discretion. The previous bid tabulation reveals potential pricing ranges, with total bid amounts from $31,500 to $44,660 among five competing vendors: Caseys All Around Services LLC, EXOALLOY, Fencers Welding and Fabrication Inc., QTM Inc., and Weld Inspection Services. QTM Inc. appeared to be the preferred vendor in the previous solicitation, with a total bid of $31,500. Bidders must comply with additional certifications, including E-Verify system participation, scrutinized company certification, and anti-human trafficking law compliance. The procurement allows for a contractor cost plus a percentage markup on metal materials and miscellaneous parts, suggesting flexibility in contract execution and potential budget allocation.