Car Wash Services

The City of Murfreesboro, located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, is seeking sealed bids for comprehensive car wash services through Invitation to Bid (ITB-01-2022) for multiple city departments. The procurement encompasses full-service car washing for various vehicle types including SUVs, trucks, sedans, full-sized vans, 30-foot shuttle buses, and minivans. Required services include exterior washing, bug removal, fender well spraying, polishing, waxing, towel drying, interior vacuuming, window cleaning, mat cleaning, dashboard/door/console wiping, tire dressing, and undercarriage washing. The bid is scheduled to be opened on August 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, with electronic submissions required via ProcureNow by August 19, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. CST. Bidders must provide per-unit pricing for each vehicle type, with pricing to be effective for one year from the bid award date, and the contract term is initially set for three years with potential automatic renewal for two additional one-year terms at the city's discretion.

The solicitation allows the city to establish separate contracts with up to two of the lowest bidders, with no minimum quantity guaranteed. Bidders must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000, along with automotive and workers' compensation insurance. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid includes various federal requirements such as debarment compliance, record retention, and non-discrimination provisions. The city is tax-exempt and will not be responsible for sales tax on materials. Bidders are required to comply with ethical standards and provide detailed company information and service proposals. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the services and the potential multi-year contract suggest a significant procurement opportunity for qualified car wash service providers capable of meeting the city's detailed specifications and performance requirements.