25-64052 International Truck Service and Repair

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Coalinga is seeking bids for International Truck Service and Repair through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-64052. This procurement will secure a contractor to provide comprehensive automotive repair services for the facility, including all necessary materials, supplies, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, certifications, and personnel. The successful bidder must be a California licensed automotive repair facility located within 90 miles of DSH-Coalinga, holding a valid license from the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair. Services will be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with repair work completion not to exceed 12 business days. Key submission deadlines include December 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM for bidder questions, January 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM for bid submissions, and a public bid opening on January 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bidders must provide three customer references from the past two years and demonstrate legal right to do business in California.

The contract includes a 5% Small Business preference and DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) incentive program. Extensive insurance requirements are mandatory, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 aggregate), Motor Vehicle Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 aggregate). The anticipated contract period is three years, from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029, with pricing structured around an estimated 300 hourly labor repair hours and a $22,000 allowance for parts and supplies. Repairs exceeding $750 will require written approval from the DSH Contract Manager and Inspector of Automotive Equipment. While the state makes no guarantee of actual work volume, the contract provides a framework for on-demand truck service and repair with specific parameters for engagement and cost management.