Auto Body Repair Services

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for auto body repair services for state vehicles statewide and within 30 miles of the Iowa border under RFB 005-RFB-2838-2026, with bids due July 30, 2026. This is a multiple-award solicitation with non-exclusive contracts available to all state agencies.

Bidders must maintain a commercial facility location within Iowa or within 30 miles of the state border, demonstrate a five-year history in auto collision repair, and hold certifications in refrigerant recycling, structural welding, and vehicle diagnostics. Required equipment includes frame straightening systems, three-dimensional measuring equipment, MIG and spot welders, lifts rated for a minimum 7,000-pound capacity, and enclosed spray booths. All work must use OEM parts unless state-approved otherwise, with three-year labor warranties and manufacturer warranties on parts required.

Pricing submissions must include standard hourly labor rates for paint work, body work, and mechanical services; discount percentages for OEM domestic parts, OEM import parts, and aftermarket or quality used parts; and optional towing services quoted either per mile (not exceeding 50 miles) or as a flat-fee per trip. Rate increases in renewal years are capped at three percent annually and must be requested one month before the contract anniversary date, while parts discounts remain fixed. Payment terms are Net 60 days under Iowa Code 8A.514, with invoices submitted to the DAS Fleet Risk Manager for review and approval. Storage fees of up to $50 per calendar day may be assessed beginning the tenth business day, except for total loss vehicles which receive a five-day grace period.

The contract term begins September 14, 2026, and ends March 31, 2028, with the state holding the sole option to renew for up to four additional annual extensions under the same or more favorable terms. The state guarantees no minimum purchase volume.