Auto Body and Glass Repair Effingham SG

The State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Vehicles (DOV) is seeking auto body and glass repair services for approximately 12,000 state fleet vehicles across thirteen geographical regions, with this specific solicitation focusing on the Effingham SG region. The contract will enable CMS to purchase collision and glass repair services for passenger automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks through an indefinite quantity master contract. Vendors must provide comprehensive repair services, including estimates, repairs, and meeting specific service requirements with stringent technical specifications. Key vendor qualifications include having at least one National Institute for Automotive Services for Excellence (ASE) master certified technician and maintaining a physical "brick and mortar" location within Region 12 or within a 50-mile radius of the current garage location. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the BidBuy platform by April 2, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Webex. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendor responsibility, responsiveness, and pricing, with potential vendors ranked as primary, secondary, and tertiary based on lowest overall price by service category. The contract will have an initial four-year term, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years.

The procurement includes Small Business Set-Aside options, allowing small businesses to subcontract up to 49% of contract value to non-small businesses. Vendors must comply with the Business Enterprise and Veteran Small Business Program (BEP/VSBP) goals and complete required vendor disclosure forms, including documentation of ownership, financial interests, and compliance with state regulations. Vendors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability, and adhere to prevailing wage requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation covers repair services for 12,000 state fleet vehicles, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Bidders may be eligible for employment tax credits for hiring qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders, and the contract may be partially funded by federal funds. The state will provide preference to domestic products manufactured in the United States, and vendors must demonstrate at least seven years of applicable service experience to be considered eligible for the contract.