Diesel engine repairs

The City of Tampa's Department of Logistics and Asset Management/Fleet Maintenance is soliciting bids for comprehensive Diesel Engine Repair Services (Bid No. 25-P-00035) covering repairs for medium/heavy trucks (Class 5-8), construction equipment, and industrial equipment from manufacturers including Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Ford, and International for vehicle models from 1985 to current year. The bid requires contractors to have a secured lot, five service bays capable of accommodating large vehicles, five ASE-certified technicians, and factory authorization to repair specific engine manufacturers. Bidders must provide hourly labor rates for regular and emergency work, parts markup percentages, and additional service costs like towing. The sealed bids are due on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated three-year contract period and potential for one additional two-year renewal. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria, with contractors required to use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and provide 180-day labor warranties. The city reserves the right to award to multiple bidders and will require comprehensive documentation of repair services, diagnostic procedures, and component replacements.

The procurement includes provisions for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) participation, though no specific set-aside goals are mandated for this traditional solicitation. The Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination form indicates an estimated contract amount of $350,000, with the procurement not precluding Women and Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) or Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation. Vendors will be required to complete various diversity management forms, including Letters of Intent (MBD-40), Subcontractor Payment Tracking (MBD-30), and Good Faith Effort Compliance Plan (GFECP) documentation. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly named, historical work order records from 2023 show previous diesel engine repair work performed by vendors like Florida Detroit Diesel, Goody's Fleet Solution LLC, and Kenworth of Central Florida, with total expenditures of $312,595.06. The city's Fleet Maintenance Division currently operates multiple facilities across Tampa, including locations on Hanna Avenue, Clark Avenue, and other strategic sites, suggesting a comprehensive and complex fleet maintenance infrastructure that the successful contractor(s) will need to support.