IFB_7800_MAS1007REBIDA_ADD_3_v1.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum No. 3 issued by Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement for the City of Austin regarding IFB 7800 MAS1007REBIDA for OEM parts and repair services for Chevrolet light- and medium-duty vehicles. The addendum extends the solicitation due date from September 24, 2026 to October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. A mandatory pre-offer meeting was scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, and written questions were due by September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The contract is indefinite in duration, continuing until all obligations are performed, with the City reserving the right to extend. Offerors must return one executed copy of this addendum with their bid response prior to the solicitation closing date, as failure to do so may result in rejection of the offer.

The City of Austin applies local-business preferences of 5% for bids up to $500,000 and 3% for bids between $500,000 and $50 million, with an additional small-business discount of 2% or 1% respectively for prime contractors utilizing Certified Small Business subcontractors for at least 5% of total bid value. No MBE/WBE subcontracting goals apply. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years of experience providing Chevrolet parts and repair services to municipalities within the last five years, hold manufacturer-authorized dealer or reseller status, and operate a full-time manufacturer-authorized warranty repair facility within 60 miles of the Texas State Capitol with at least two dedicated service technicians. Bid prices are fixed with unit pricing, deliveries are F.O.B. destination prepaid, and the City pays invoices within 30 calendar days. Economic price adjustments apply after the first 12 months based on the Consumer Price Index for Motor Vehicle Repair. All employees must receive a minimum $22.15 per hour living wage, and contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including $500,000 commercial general liability and $500,000 business automobile liability. All contractors and subcontractors must be authorized to do business in Texas with an A.M. Best rating of B+VII or better.