IFB Automotive and Heavy Duty Vehicle Painting and Crash Repair

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a vendor to provide Automotive and Heavy Duty Vehicle Painting and Crash Repair services. The contract will involve full-service crash repair and painting for a variety of vehicles, including Automobiles, Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), Vans, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks. The repair services shall consist of body and frame repair, painting, and may also include repair/replacement of components like safety equipment, drivetrain, suspension, electrical, and interior. Bidders must bid on one or both Tables of vehicles to be considered responsive. Bids shall only be accepted from vendors with repair/services facilities within 40 miles of the Tollway's Central Shop in Downers Grove, Illinois. The resulting contract will have an initial term of two (2) years, with the total term not to exceed ten (10) years. This is a time and materials contract, with pricing provided for labor rates, paint/materials, new OEM/aftermarket parts, used parts, and a Third-Party Repair Administrative Fee. The contract includes a Discount Sharing Program for replacement parts.

The contract may be partially or totally funded with federal funds, and the State encourages vendors to consider hiring qualified veterans and Illinois residents discharged from Illinois adult correctional centers. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond mentioned in the materials provided. The current incumbent vendor is Ward Auto Body Inc., who was awarded the previous $345,950.00 contract. No budget ranges or estimated award values were included in the information given.