Auto Body and Glass Repair Peoria SG

The State of Illinois, specifically the Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles, is seeking auto body and glass repair services for approximately 12,000 state vehicles across Region 7, with a focus on Peoria and Sangamon County. The solicitation, identified as Bid B-46232, requires vendors to provide comprehensive automotive repair services including collision, frame, mechanical, and glass repair for fossil-fuel, hybrid-electric, and electric vehicles in the state's fleet. Qualified vendors must maintain a physical "brick and mortar" business location within Region 7 or within a 50-mile radius of the current garage location, and must have at least one National Institute for Automotive Services for Excellence (ASE) master certified technician. Bidders are required to submit electronic proposals through the BidBuy platform by April 2, 2025, with bids remaining valid for 180 days from opening. The state intends to award multiple contracts, ranking bidders as primary, secondary, and tertiary based on the lowest overall price by service category, with vendors required to provide repair estimates within five business days and use new repair parts meeting or exceeding Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards.

The procurement includes provisions for small business set-aside opportunities and potential preferences for Illinois businesses and domestic products. Vendors must complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms, including detailed documentation about business ownership, financial interests, and compliance with state regulations such as non-discrimination policies, tax obligations, and drug-free workplace standards. Prospective bidders must be active, registered vendors with the Illinois Procurement Gateway and comply with specific certification requirements, including registering with the Illinois Department of Human Rights if employing 25 or more workers. While specific contract award values are not explicitly stated, the contract has an initial term of four years with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years, suggesting significant potential business opportunity. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Webex Video Meeting, where participants can learn about Business Enterprise and Veteran Small Business Program goals and ask procurement-related questions. The state may partially or totally fund the procurement with federal funds, and potential bidders should be prepared to meet additional federal compliance requirements.