Auto Body and Glass Repair Sub North SG

The State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking auto body and glass repair services for the Division of Vehicles (DOV), specifically targeting the Sub North Service Garage region. The contract will cover repair services for approximately 12,000 state-owned vehicles, including automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks across fossil-fuel, hybrid-electric, and electric vehicle categories. Vendors must provide repair estimates within five business days, complete repairs efficiently, and meet specific service requirements for thirteen state garages. To qualify, vendors must have a physical business location in Region 1 or within 50 miles of the current garage location and possess at least one National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) master certified technician. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM via Webex Video Meeting, with bidders required to submit electronic proposals through BidBuy by April 2, 2025. The contract will have an initial term of four years, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years, and will evaluate pricing by service category, ranking vendors as primary, secondary, and tertiary based on lowest overall price.

The procurement includes a significant Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal of 37% for minority, women, and persons with disabilities-owned businesses, with specific emphasis on diversity and inclusion in state contracting. Certified businesses must perform commercially useful functions within specified NIGP codes to count towards participation goals, and vendors must complete a comprehensive Utilization Plan documenting their commitment to diverse business engagement. Vendors are required to maintain $1,000,000 per occurrence in general commercial liability and auto liability insurance, with additional worker's compensation coverage. The contract allows for subcontractors and includes provisions for background checks and potential tax credits for hiring qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders. Repair work will be warranted for a minimum of 1 year or 12,000 miles, and vendors must comply with state laws and ethical standards. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the broad scope of covering 12,000 state vehicles suggests a substantial potential contract value across multiple service providers.