Auto Body and Glass Repair Stateville SG

The State of Illinois, specifically the Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles, is soliciting bids for auto body and glass repair services for state fleet vehicles across multiple regions, with this particular opportunity focused on the Stateville service group (Solicitation B-46230). The procurement seeks vendors to provide comprehensive auto collision, frame, mechanical, and glass repair services for approximately 12,000 state automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks, including fossil-fuel, hybrid-electric, and electric vehicles. Vendors must have a physical "brick and mortar" business location within Region 5 or within a 50-mile radius of the current garage location, and must employ at least one National Institute for Automotive Services for Excellence (ASE) master-certified technician. The evaluation criteria will prioritize responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest pricing, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Webex. Bids must be electronically submitted through the BidBuy system by April 2, 2025, with bid pricing to include hourly rates covering wages, overhead, and profit, and must remain firm for 180 days from the opening date.

The contract includes provisions for Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Small Business Program (VSBP) participation, allowing vendors to subcontract up to 49% of contract value to businesses not meeting small business criteria. Vendors must complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms and demonstrate compliance with state procurement requirements, including human rights compliance and potential conflict of interest disclosures. The contract will have an initial four-year term, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years, covering thirteen state garages across Illinois. Vendors must provide repair estimates within five business days and maintain warranties covering labor and parts for a minimum of one year or 12,000 miles. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests the potential for multiple contract awards, with vendors ranked as primary, secondary, and tertiary based on pricing. Insurance requirements include general commercial liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation, indicating a comprehensive and structured procurement approach for essential state vehicle maintenance services.