26-10 Vehicle Maintenance

The Houston County Board of Commissioners Purchasing Department in Warner Robins, Georgia, is seeking sealed bids for comprehensive vehicle maintenance services for the county's fleet under solicitation FY26-10. The procurement covers maintenance services across four vehicle classification brackets: Bracket A (sedans and compact vehicles such as Dodge Charger and Ford Escape), Bracket B (small and one-ton trucks including Ford Ranger, Ram 1500, and Ford F-150), Bracket C (full-size SUVs such as Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, and Chevrolet Tahoe), and Bracket D (transit/specialty and EMS vehicles including Ford Transit vans). The scope of services encompasses a comprehensive range of maintenance tasks, including air filter replacement, battery service, engine diagnostics, air conditioning maintenance, cooling system service, fuel filter service, conventional and synthetic oil changes, power steering flush, serpentine belt replacement, transmission maintenance, tune-ups, roadside assistance, towing, wheel services (balancing, mounting, rotation, tire repair, valve stem, and weights), tire alignment, brake inspection and repair, and wiper blade replacement. Sealed bids are due on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 2 p.m., addressed to the Houston County Purchasing Department at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088. Award decisions will be based on best value to Houston County, considering bidder ability and capacity, performance of previous contracts, equipment suitability, and future maintenance and parts service capability. All quotes must be submitted with unit prices on a FOB Destination basis, with specific destinations to be identified at the time of order.

Houston County is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax, and bidders must account for this status in their pricing submissions. The county maintains a local preference policy that grants special consideration to in-county vendors whose bids fall within three percent of the lowest out-of-county bid, with this preference not applicable to purchases exceeding $150,000. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Houston County reserves the right to utilize multiple vendors for services covered under this solicitation at pricing equal to or lower than the awarded bidder(s), and no exclusive rights will be granted to any awarded vendor. Prospective bidders must demonstrate their ability to provide all required services with appropriate equipment and parts availability; however, no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the bid documents. Interested vendors should submit complete bid packages with all required information and unit pricing to receive full consideration.