Welding and Fabrication Services

This open-end, indefinite-quantity contract for Welding and Fabrication Services is issued by Broward County to support Water and Wastewater Services and other county agencies, covering all labor, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, and manufactured articles needed for portable and shop-based welding, fabrication, and incidental repairs on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and black steel components at above-ground or near-grade locations. The contract term is two years from July 1, 2026, with the potential for three one-year renewals at the County’s discretion, and an option for a 90-day extension if needed. The County will award based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder determined by total bid price, with no set-aside or NAICS code specified, and pricing is structured with fixed hourly rates for on-site and shop labor crews, no-markup pricing on parts and materials including freight, and a fixed discount applied to manufacturer price lists for the contract duration. A $10,000 annual allowance is reserved for specialty subcontractor services as a pass-through cost. Vendors must submit responses exclusively through the BPRO portal by July 1, 2026, and are required to provide a bid bond using the County’s approved form, along with performance and payment bonds upon award, commercial and automobile liability insurance, and a host of compliance certifications including an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, Domestic Partnership Act Certification, Litigation History disclosure, and Location Certification confirming the business is directed from within Broward County. All work must meet industry best standards, with welds required to be of consistent depth and indefinite durability, materials delivered as new and unused first-quality items, and all containers properly labeled with the contractor’s name, purchase order number, and other specifications. Invoicing is limited to monthly submissions sent via email or mail, with labor hours billed in quarter-hour increments and payments tied to acceptance and proper documentation under the Florida Prompt Payment Act. Subcontractors may not be used without prior County approval, and contractors must pay their subcontractors within 15 days of receiving payment. Daily Service Reports must be submitted weekly and signed off by County personnel to confirm acceptance. The County retains sole authority for inspection and acceptance, retains title and risk of loss until acceptance, and may terminate for convenience with 30 days’ notice. Sovereign immunity is not waived, and all terms are governed by federal, state, and local laws including Florida Statutes and the Broward County Procurement Code, with violations