Description
The City of Augusta’s Engineering and Environmental Services Department is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive welding and fabrication services on an annual basis. The contract covers on‑site repair, custom fabrication of metal parts, tool making, equipment modification, and the supply of standard metal stock items. The award will be for a one‑year term with four optional one‑year renewals, and pricing must remain fixed unless a justified escalation (max 3 %) is requested at least 60 days before a renewal. Bidders must submit detailed hourly rates, travel fees, and material costs, and comply with local licensing, insurance, E‑Verify, and minority‑business‑participation requirements. The lowest responsive bid meeting specifications will be awarded.
• Scope: welding repairs, fabrication of tools/equipment, modification of construction equipment, and provision of metal stock (e.g., channels, sheet aluminum, cold‑rolled steel).
• Contract term: 1 year with up to four 1‑year renewal options; price escalation capped at 3 % per year.
• Delivery: F.O.B. destination; all shipping and handling included in quoted rates.
• Mandatory documentation: business license, W‑9, contractor licenses, non‑collusion affidavit, E‑Verify affidavit, M/WBE compliance forms, and proof of local‑business status if applicable.
• Submission deadline: September 3, 2026 3:00 PM (sealed bids).
• Pre‑bid/site visit: none required.
• Evaluation: lowest responsive bid meeting specifications; local‑bidder preference applies for contracts ≤ $100,000.