Welding Supplies, Parts, & Repair Services

The Long Beach Public Utilities Department is requesting quotations for welding supplies, parts, and repair services on an as-needed basis under RFQ UD-27-364, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via the Long Beach Buys online portal. A local preference of 10% applies to Long Beach-based businesses, which must provide current business licenses and seller permits.

The scope covers approximately 97 line items including welding consumables, safety equipment, tools, grinding and cutting wheels, electrodes, brazing rods, protective apparel, and repair services for Miller, Lincoln Electric, and Thermal Arc equipment. The contractor must demonstrate capability to service specified equipment models, provide hourly repair rates for services at LBPUD facilities and contractor locations, and maintain emergency response capabilities within two hours.

The contract period is twelve months with two optional one-year renewal periods by mutual agreement. Unit prices and percentage discounts for catalogued parts must remain firm for one year; LBPUD does not guarantee purchase of any specific items and reserves the right to order different quantities or items not listed. The contractor must establish ordering methods, confirm Will Call and overnight delivery capabilities, and provide warranty periods for workmanship and parts.

Insurance requirements are Comprehensive General Liability of $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $500,000, and Workers' Compensation as required by California law. All awarded contractors must obtain a valid Long Beach Business License prior to contract execution and comply with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and California safety regulations. Sales tax is excluded from unit prices, and no minimum order quantities are permitted. Bids are submitted and held electronically in the Long Beach Buys portal, which remains inaccessible to LBPUD until the deadline.