Dodge Vehicle Diagnostic Services

Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), Florida's seventh-largest school district, is seeking quotes on Dodge vehicle diagnostic services under ITQ 26249-ITQ-DST, with quotes due July 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET and the question deadline July 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. The district encourages participation from HCPS Office of Supplier Development (OSD)-registered small business enterprises, including woman-owned, minority-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, with preference given to certified SBEs in case of tied bids.

Vendors must provide diagnostic, repair, and replacement services across nine service categories: transmission, fuel system, drivetrain, exhaust system, brake system, EGR system, body electronics, starting system, and DEF system. The district's fleet inventory includes approximately 1,000 vehicles (school buses, sedans, vans, pickup trucks, SUVs, and specialized trucks from manufacturers including Thomas, International, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, RAM, GMC, Isuzu, Hino, and Mitsubishi), though this ITQ specifically targets Dodge vehicles. Estimated annual usage ranges from 50 to 100 hours per service category, with transmission and EGR system diagnostics projected at 100 hours annually. Bidders must have a minimum of three years' experience providing these services, preferably as a Dodge dealership or dealership-certified facility.

Pricing shall be F.O.B. Destination with hourly labor rates submitted separately for diagnostic, repair, and replacement charges, plus unit costs for each service category. All prices must remain firm for one year from the contract effective date. The district is tax-exempt and will not pay federal excise or state sales taxes. Payment terms are Net 45 days from service completion or invoice receipt, whichever is later. Bidders must maintain contact availability 12 hours daily for five days per week with a 30-minute response requirement, and comply with Jessica Lunsford Act background screening. Bids remain valid for 120 days after due date. Required affidavits include foreign country of concern attestation and labor coercion certification.