Welding, Fabrication, and Machine Shop Services

The City of Richmond is soliciting qualified firms to provide comprehensive welding, fabrication, machine‑shop, mechanical, and AutoCAD services, plus onsite equipment pickup and delivery, for its Department of Public Utilities and Department of Public Works. Work will be performed at multiple municipal facilities (water‑treatment plant, wastewater plant, pumping stations, CSO facilities, and ancillary sites) and includes shop and field painting, reverse‑engineering, and emergency repair services. Bidders must submit unit‑price bids for estimated hourly quantities and be able to mobilize within four hours for regular work and two hours for emergencies. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; multiple awards are possible, and work assignments will be distributed based on cost, performance, and availability. • Services include machine‑shop operations (milling, drilling, polishing, etc.), welding of various metals, AutoCAD reverse‑engineering drawings, mechanical repair/maintenance, and equipment transport. • Required certifications: NIMS‑certified machinists; AWS/ASME/API‑certified welders. • Estimated hourly quantities: 4,500 hrs machine shop, 4,500 hrs welding, 1,000 hrs AutoCAD, 500 hrs pickup/delivery, 5,000 hrs mechanical. • Work hours: 7 AM‑5 PM EST, Mon‑Fri; emergency work may be required with 1.5× rate. • Bids due Nov 4, 2026 2 PM; inquiries must be submitted at least ten business days before that date.