Auto Body and Glass Repair Ottawa SG

The State of Illinois, specifically through the Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles, is seeking auto body and glass repair services for approximately 12,000 state-owned vehicles, including automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks across thirteen state garages. The procurement, identified as Solicitation B-46229, covers comprehensive repair services for fossil-fuel, hybrid-electric, and electric vehicles assigned to state agencies and governmental units. Vendors must provide estimates within five business days, complete repairs efficiently, and maintain high-priority status for state fleet vehicles. Qualified vendors must have a physical business location within Region 4 or within 50 miles of a current garage location and employ at least one National Institute for Automotive Services for Excellence (ASE) master certified technician. The contract is an indefinite quantity master agreement with an initial four-year term, potentially extending up to ten years, and will be awarded to multiple vendors ranked as primary, secondary, and tertiary based on lowest overall price by service category. The bid is due on April 2, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Webex video meeting.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small businesses and disadvantaged enterprises, with potential Small Business Set-Aside Program opportunities and limitations on subcontracting (49% for non-small businesses). Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program and complete a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate general commercial liability coverage. Bidders must complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms, including the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, which requires detailed information about business status, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with state procurement regulations. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the scope suggests a significant multi-year procurement covering auto repair services across multiple Illinois regions. The state may offer potential employment tax credits for hiring qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders, adding additional incentives for vendor participation in this procurement opportunity.