Auto Body and Glass Repair Hillsboro SG

The State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Vehicles is seeking auto body and glass repair services for approximately 12,000 state-owned vehicles across multiple regions, with this specific solicitation focusing on the Hillsboro Service Group (SG). The procurement, identified as Bid B-46236, requires vendors to provide comprehensive collision, frame, mechanical, and glass repair services for various vehicle types including fossil-fuel, hybrid-electric, and electric vehicles. Qualified vendors must have a physical business location within Region 11 or within a 50-mile radius of current garage locations, maintain professional certifications like ASE, and demonstrate seven years of applicable service experience. Electronic bids must be submitted through the BidBuy system by April 2, 2025, with bids remaining firm for 180 days after opening. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Webex, where vendors can ask questions about procurement requirements. The state intends to award multiple contracts, ranking vendors as primary, secondary, and tertiary based on lowest overall price by service category, with an evaluation focusing on responsiveness, responsibility, and price.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions for small businesses, allowing them to subcontract up to 49% of contract value to non-small businesses. Vendors must complete various disclosure forms, including the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) Active Registered Vendor Disclosure and comprehensive Vendor Disclosure documents that require detailed information about business operations, ownership, and potential conflicts of interest. The contract has an initial four-year term with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years, enabling vendors to provide repair services during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. CST). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, vendors will be reimbursed for labor and parts with permitted markup, with no additional shop fees permitted. The state emphasizes the Business Enterprise and Veteran Small Business Program (BEP/VSBP) goals, encouraging participation from diverse business enterprises. Notably, there is no bid bond or performance bond required for this solicitation, and the state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may request additional information or clarification from bidders during the evaluation process.