Automotive Body Refinish, Paint and Repair

Brevard County Purchasing Services, on behalf of multiple Fleet Services Departments, is soliciting bids for automotive body refinishing, paint, and repair services through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The procurement encompasses comprehensive repair services for approximately 900 vehicles, primarily white General Motors and Ford units, with work assignments issued on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed volume. Qualified contractors must provide hourly labor rates for body repair, paint-only refinishing, frame labor, and mechanical labor, with separate pricing structures for standard and 48-foot vehicles, along with discount percentages for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and paint supplies. All pricing must be submitted on a fixed-rate basis and include labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and delivery to County facilities as FOB Destination, with estimated repair times required as part of the bid cost. To be eligible, bidders must operate at least one EPA and Florida Department of Environmental Protection-approved paint booth, possess a frame-straightening machine, employ technicians with valid ASE certifications in body repair and painting, maintain in-house aluminum welding capability, and locate their facility within a 60-mile radius of Melbourne, Florida. The County reserves the right to rotate work among multiple awarded contractors based on workload and capabilities, with vehicles remaining at contractor sites more than 30 days past the promised completion date subject to return at no County expense. The question deadline is January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and bids are due February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with the resulting contract effective for five years from the date of award and pricing adjustments permitted only after twelve months with written County approval.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types that may respond. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements and provide certificates of insurance within five days of notice of award, including General Liability ($1,000,000), Auto Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation coverage with Brevard County named as an additional insured. Bidders must also submit various certifications including foreign influence disclosures, scrutinized company lists, human trafficking affidavits, and foreign country of concern attestations, and provide professional references. The ITB document does not identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the procurement documents; however, the potential scope encompasses ongoing maintenance and repair services for a fleet of approximately 900 vehicles over a five-year contract period. All facilities may be inspected by the County prior to award to verify compliance with operational requirements. No pre-bid conference is required for this procurement.