Automotive Transmission Repair and Maintenance

The State of Maryland is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Automotive Transmission Repair and Rebuilding Services. The procurement is being conducted by the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) and is divided into five geographic regions across the state. The awarded contractor(s) will be required to provide comprehensive transmission repair services, including diagnosis, repair, removal, reinstallation, and testing to manufacturer specifications, for the MDSP's vehicle fleet. Bidders may bid on one, multiple, or all regions. The contract will have a base period of 7 years with one 2-year option period, and the selected contractor(s) must provide a 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty on all labor and parts. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 12, 2022, and bids are due by October 25, 2022. The IFB does not specify any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals, and pricing will be firm-fixed based on the contractor's bid. In addition to the MDSP, local governments and non-profit entities within Maryland may also utilize the contract.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this IFB. The IFB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information regarding existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB also does not specify any award values or budget ranges.