Auto Body and Glass Repair Watseka 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-owned vehicles through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 25-416CMS-AGSV4-B-46231, targeting the Watseka service garage region. The procurement covers comprehensive repair services for approximately 12,000 state vehicles, including fossil-fuel, hybrid-electric, and electric automobiles, SUVs, and light-duty trucks. Vendor qualifications include maintaining a "brick and mortar" business within Region 6 or within a 50-mile radius of the current garage, having at least one National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) master certified technician, and providing comprehensive insurance coverage. Key service requirements mandate vendors submit detailed estimates within five business days, offer warranties on parts and labor, and comply with repair standards using new parts that meet or exceed Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) standards. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Webex Video Meeting, with electronic bid submissions required through the BidBuy platform by the bid opening date of April 2, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest overall price, with the state intending to award multiple contracts and rank bidders as primary, secondary, and tertiary vendors.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business set-asides and incorporates the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Small Business Program (VSBP) goals, with specific subcontracting limitations for small businesses. Potential bidders must complete vendor disclosures, including detailed information about business structure, ownership, financial interests, and potential conflicts of interest. The contract has an initial four-year term with a maximum potential term of ten years, allowing CMS DOV to purchase auto collision and glass repair services on an as-needed basis. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract covers services across thirteen state garages, suggesting a substantial potential contract value. The procurement allows vendors to submit pricing for both auto body and glass repair service categories, with the primary vendor having first right of refusal for awarded service categories. No bid bond or performance bond is required, and the state reserves the right to waive minor defects, request clarifications, and make awards in the best interests of the state. Potential federal funding may be utilized for the resulting contracts, expanding the potential scope and financial opportunities for successful vendors.