Automobile Repairs - Citywide

The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Department of Public Purchases is soliciting bids for citywide automobile repair services on an as-needed basis, with electronic submissions due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement Portal.

The contract will serve all City agencies, including the Board of Education, for repair work on small autos, pickups, and vans—primarily Ford, GM, Chrysler, and Dodge vehicles. Scope includes brake repair and replacement, engine and transmission work, and miscellaneous repairs. Bidders must be licensed by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, hold at least two years of experience in auto repair, maintain a repair shop facility in Bridgeport or nearby surrounding locations, and hold all required state certifications. No subcontracting is permitted.

The contract is firm fixed for one year with renewal options for up to two additional annual extensions if both parties agree. The City will deliver vehicles to and pick up completed vehicles from the contractor's facility. Bidders must submit firm fixed hourly labor rates and a fixed percentage markup over vendor cost for replacement parts. Labor times are determined using the Ron Turley Associates system or an equivalent system designated by the City. All parts and materials must meet or exceed manufacturer specifications. Each task order will include a Not-to-Exceed amount; the City makes no guarantee regarding minimum quantities or minimum compensation.

Contractors must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance compliant with Connecticut law; Commercial General Liability of $2 million per occurrence and $4 million annual aggregate; Automobile Liability of $2 million per accident for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles; and Umbrella or Excess Liability of $5 million per occurrence and annual aggregate. All policies must be written by AM Best A-VII or better carriers licensed in Connecticut, with the City named as additional insured. Questions are due June 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Paper submissions are accepted only in exceptional circumstances and must include one original, three copies, and one electronic copy on thumb drive. Bidders must submit a No Conflicts-Disclosure Form, Repair Shop Information Form, and Non-Collusion Affidavit with their bids.