Dump Truck Repairs

Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Division of Fleet Services is seeking repair services for GMC and Kenworth dump trucks through Invitation for Bid (IFB260090), specifically targeting mechanical repairs that cannot be completed in-house. The procurement focuses on comprehensive repair services for subsystems and components including engines, transmissions, drive systems, and electrical systems, with explicit exclusion of wreck repairs. Bidders must possess GMC/Kenworth certification and be located within 25 miles of Fleet Services' Newburg location to qualify. The bid evaluation will be based on three key criteria: hourly labor rates (60 points), qualifications (20 points), and capability (20 points), with all warranted repairs, parts, and labor to be performed at no charge to Metro Government and requiring a minimum 180-day warranty. The solicitation timeline includes a bid opening on October 3, 2025, with questions due by October 13, 2025, and final bid submissions required by October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT through the Bonfire digital procurement portal.

The contract includes specific set-aside and diversity requirements, mandating 15% participation for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 5% for Female Business Enterprises (FBE), and 0.5% for Historically Black Enterprises (HBE). Vendors must complete a Good Faith Efforts (GFE) documentation and comply with Louisville Metro's "Ban the Box" ordinance, which restricts criminal history inquiries on initial employment applications. Additional vendor qualifications include paying employees at least $10.10 per hour and potential preferences for local vendors. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive service contract for municipal fleet maintenance with potential ongoing repair needs. Vendors must submit multiple documents including W-9 forms, vendor information, compliance checklists, and detailed pricing sheets to be considered for the contract.