IFB_7800_MLJ1041_ADD_1_v1.pdf

This is a Solicitation Addendum issued by the City of Austin, Texas through its Central Procurement office for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 7800 MLJ1041, which seeks Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and repair services for refuse truck cab and chassis systems, specifically for Crane Carrier, Autocar, and Hino vehicles. The solicitation due date has been extended to Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. Vendors may submit pricing for individual groups or categories without bidding on all categories, provided they indicate "no bid" in columns for categories they are not pursuing. The contract term is 36 months with two optional 12-month extensions at the City's discretion. Estimated annual spending ranges from $3,000 to $75,000, with the largest anticipated volume for Crane Carrier services at approximately 850 labor hours annually, followed by Autocar at 100 hours and Hino at 50 hours. Pre-award site visits will be conducted to verify facilities, equipment, inventory, licenses, and personnel qualifications.

Pricing is fixed for the first twelve months, with subsequent annual adjustments capped at 25 percent per line item based on Consumer Price Index changes. No incumbent vendor has been identified for this solicitation. Vendors must meet specific qualifications including a minimum of three consecutive years of experience providing similar services to municipalities, maintenance of a full-time manufacturer-authorized warranty repair facility within 90 miles of the Texas State Capitol, employment of two qualified service technicians, and inventory equivalent to two weeks' supply of stock parts. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards based on cost, convenience, or other advantageous criteria. Contractors must comply with the City's Living Wage Program requiring a minimum of $22.05 per hour compensation, wage theft ordinance requirements, and comprehensive insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Property or Garage Keepers Insurance. One copy of this addendum must be returned with the bid response prior to the solicitation closing date, or the offer may be subject to rejection.