Heavy Duty Equipment Repair - Citywide

The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases is seeking bids on heavy-duty equipment repair services citywide under ITB CWB057266, with electronic submissions due by 2:00 pm on June 23, 2026 through the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal; questions are due by 5:00 pm on June 4, 2026.

The scope covers repair and parts services for heavy-duty truck cab and chassis, primarily Mack and Freightliner vehicles, on an as-needed basis. Services include brake repair and replacement, engine and transmission work, springs, welding, body repair, and body fabrication across all City agencies including the Board of Education, Sikorsky Airport, Police and Fire Departments, and local non-profit organizations. The repair shop must be located in Bridgeport or nearby surrounding areas.

Bidders must submit firm fixed hourly labor rates and a fixed percentage markup over vendor cost for replacement parts. The City uses Ron Turley Associates software to establish standard labor repair times based on vehicle VIN and job operations. No bid bond is required. The contract establishes a one-year initial term for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, with renewal options for up to two additional one-year extensions contingent upon mutual agreement.

Qualification requirements include a valid Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles license, minimum two years' experience in heavy equipment repair, Connecticut licensing, and proper employee certification. Prior to award, contractors must provide a satisfactory Certificate of Insurance with auto and general liability coverage and additional insured endorsements. The rider specifies Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million per accident, Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 disease limit, and Umbrella/Excess Liability of $5 million per occurrence and aggregate. All insurers must be licensed in Connecticut with AM Best A-VII rating or better.

Contractors must provide valid SAM, DUNS, Connecticut, and Federal Tax ID numbers prior to commencing work. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, make awards to multiple bidders, and make awards not based solely on low bid when time is critical. No work shall commence without a prior written Purchase Order from the Purchasing Department.