CI_Light_Duty_Repair.pdf

This document is an Arizona State Procurement Office Competition Impracticable Authorization form (A.A.C. R2-7-E303) submitted by the Arizona Department of Public Service (DPS). The request is initiated by Melanie Guyette, Deputy CPO of DPS, and is seeking approval to add 18 additional statewide suppliers for Automotive Parts and Repair for Light Duty Vehicles. The suppliers include Bell Ford, Cochise Tires & Automotive LLC, Robert Home Ford, Great West Tire, Petes Body Shop Inc., Rapid Towing and Recovery, and Ed Whitehead Tire Pros DBA Active Tire.

The procurement request is for a 5-year contract with an estimated annual cost of $750,000. The purpose is to expand service coverage and reduce wait times for vehicle repairs, particularly in remote areas. The pricing will be competitive and based on hourly labor rates, which DPS will review to ensure alignment with previous and newly awarded ADOT contracts. The document emphasizes that adding these suppliers will provide increased geographic coverage, maintain key partnerships for fleet purchases, and accommodate privacy needs for on-duty and off-duty personnel. The contract is specifically for DPS use only and will help ensure continued servicing of fleet vehicles throughout the state.