27T3 Vehicle Body Repair

The Board of Education of Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is requesting bids for vehicle body repair services for light-duty vehicles operated by the Transportation Department under ITB 27T3, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through electronic submission via OpenGov Procurement.

The scope encompasses collision damage repair, body panel repair or replacement, frame and structural repairs, refinishing and painting, glass replacement, and other authorized vehicle body repair services. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and services necessary to complete repairs. The bid package specifies requirements for qualified repair facilities, including vehicle and parts storage, repair and reassembly procedures, estimates and repair authorization protocols, inspection procedures, work change protocols, and debris removal and portable sanitation. Contractors must maintain appropriate licenses, permits, and insurance.

FCPS encourages certified Minority Business Enterprises to respond; however, no MBE participation goal or set-aside is mandated. All prospective bidders must register with the State of Maryland at www.procurement.maryland.gov (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage); FCPS no longer accepts bidder applications directly. No bonds are required.

The pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Written questions must be submitted through OpenGov by 9:30 a.m. on October 14, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read via Microsoft Teams. The tentative award date is November 18, 2026 at a Board of Education work session. The contract period and term are not specified. Questions regarding technical platform access should be directed to Jenna Tressler, Purchasing Agent. Electronic submission is the only accepted submission method; no mail-in bids are accepted.