Body & paint repairs for FHP01097- Cuartero Mileage: 69,978 Vehicle struck a deer crossing road.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issued contract C743AC on May 20, 2026, for body and paint repair services. The contract, valued at $7,227.42, was awarded to address damage sustained by Florida Highway Patrol vehicle FHP01097, which struck a deer while crossing a roadway. The vehicle, which had accumulated 69,978 miles at the time of the incident, requires comprehensive body and paint restoration to return it to operational condition. The contract period extends from the award date through June 30, 2026.

The scope of work encompasses a single line item for complete body and paint repairs to restore the damaged patrol vehicle to serviceable condition. The contract represents a standard procurement action by a state transportation agency to address necessary vehicle maintenance and repair requirements arising from operational incidents. No subcontractors or performance locations beyond the contracting organization's jurisdiction have been identified in the available documentation.