Vehicle repairs

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona State Office is seeking vehicle repair services to replace the engine and associated components of a Ford 550 Super Duty fire emergency vehicle for its Gila District Office. The solicitation (140L6425Q0008) is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) that will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete comprehensive engine replacement and associated repairs, with a technical approach that demonstrates an adequate understanding of the requirements. Questions are due by February 7, 2025, at 12:00pm MST, and quotes must be submitted by February 19, 2025, at 12:00pm MST to contracting officers Rachel Henriques and Shawna Rogers-Bailey. The evaluation will consider both the technical approach (rated as acceptable/unacceptable) and total price for reasonableness.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 811111 with a size standard of $9 million, targeting general automotive repair businesses. The contract's period of performance is from February 21, 2025, to March 21, 2025, which is approximately four weeks from vehicle delivery to the repair facility. The work will be located in Safford, Arizona, with the contractor responsible for replacing the engine, cooling system components, filters, seals, gaskets, and other necessary electrical and mechanical parts. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations for Pima County, which include minimum hourly rates and fringe benefits. The specific vehicle involved has a license plate I621479 and must be restored to full operational and safety standards to ensure readiness for emergency response deployment.