Body Shop Repairs

The City of Fort Myers is seeking qualified contractors to provide Fleet Auto Body Repair services through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 0029-24. The procurement aims to secure multiple licensed and insured body shop repair contractors located within Lee County to service various city vehicles, including light to medium duty trucks, compact cars, sedans, police vehicles, and larger vehicles up to 65' in length. Contractors must provide comprehensive written estimates, perform repairs, and submit before and after vehicle photographs. Specific qualifications include having employees certified by I-CAR and ASE, using CAPA-certified parts, and complying with Department of Environmental Protection regulations. Contractors must have been in business under their current name for at least three consecutive years. The city intends to qualify up to four contractors for standard and specialized body work, with pricing based on hourly rates for different vehicle types. The solicitation documents indicate a local preference point system and require electronic submission through OpenGov, with proposals remaining open for acceptance for 120 days after the opening date.

The procurement includes several set-aside and minority business enterprise requirements, with a 15% Minority Business Enterprise goal and specific federal requirements for involving small and minority-owned businesses. Contractors must comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations, E-Verify requirements, and Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions mandating the use of American-produced materials. Multiple federal and state forms are required, including non-collusion affidavits, drug-free workplace certifications, and scrutinized companies certifications. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with immigration laws, provide proof of local business licensing, and maintain specific insurance coverages, including garage keepers liability. While the exact contract value is not definitively stated, the draft construction contract indicates a total contract value of $120,000.00, with the potential for multiple vendors to be awarded contracts. The city reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors, with a primary contractor handling most work and potential secondary contractors for overflow or specialized services.