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Award a Contract for Welding, Fabrication, and Machine Work - Authorize the City Manager to award an annual contract for miscellaneous welding, fabrication, and machine work for City fleet vehicles to A & E Welding of Visalia in an amount not to exceed $55,000 annually, totaling $275,000 over the life of the contract, with an option to renew annually for up to (4) additional one-year terms.
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Prepared by:
Danny Galindo, Public Works Manager, danny.galindo@visalia.city, (559) 713-4186
Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, nick.bartsch@visalia.city, (559) 713-4052
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award an annual contract for miscellaneous welding, fabrication, and machine work for City fleet vehicles to A & E Welding of Visalia in an amount not to exceed $55,000 annually, totaling $275,000 over the life of the contract, with an option to renew annually for up to (4) additional one-year terms.
Summary:
RFB 23-24-66 for miscellaneous welding, fabrication, and machine work for repairs and maintenance on City fleet vehicles was advertised in the newspaper on July 18, 2025, posted on Bidnet, and notifications were sent to all local vendors who provide these services.
In response to the RFB, the City's Purchasing division received (2) bids and are summarized below:
Company
Location
Total Bid Amount
A&E Welding
Visalia
$17,000
Weldcat Fabrication
Selma
$200,000
The total bid amount was calculated based on the bidder's proposed hourly rates. A&E welding is a known vendor for these services and has performed well in the past. The term of this contract will be for one-year, with (4) renewable one-year extensions.
Background Discussion:
The Fleet Division has developed an annual contract for the welding, fabrication, and machine work for repairs and maintenance, which will be managed through the Fleet Maintenance Division. In some cases, due to the magnitude, nature a...
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