Auto Body Repair Stateville SG Pri

The State of Illinois, through the Central Management Services, Division of Vehicles (CMS DOV), has awarded a blanket competitive sealed bidding contract (No. 25-416CMS-AGSV4-P-81734) to Forrest Auto Body, located in Elgin, Illinois. The contract covers automotive repair services for Region 5, which encompasses Will and Kendall Counties, and is designed to support approximately 12,000 state vehicles including automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks with various fuel types.

The contract, effective from August 14, 2025, to August 13, 2029, includes comprehensive automotive services across four primary categories: Collision Repair Services, Frame Repair Services, Mechanical Repair Services, and Collision Repair Parts. Services will be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST, excluding state holidays. The contract stipulates that repairs must utilize new parts meeting or exceeding Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards, with a parts markup range between 5% and 15%. The vendor is required to provide estimates within five business days and maintain a physical business location within Region 5 or within 50 miles of the current garage location, with a minimum one-year or 12,000-mile warranty on all repairs.