OEM Parts & Repairs for Chevy Light and Medium Duty Vehicles

The City of Austin is requesting bids for OEM parts and repair services for Chevrolet light- and medium-duty vehicles under IFB 7800 MAS1007REBIDA, with offers due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and a mandatory pre-offer meeting on September 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The City applies a local-business preference of 5% for bids up to $500,000 and 3% for bids between $500,000 and $50 million, and an additional small-business discount of 2% (bids up to $500,000) or 1% (bids above $500,000 to $50 million) for prime contractors with Certified Small Business subcontractors comprising at least 5% of total bid value. No MBE/WBE subcontracting goals apply to this contract.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years of experience providing Chevrolet parts and repair services to municipalities within the last five years, hold manufacturer-authorized dealer or reseller status, and operate a full-time manufacturer-authorized warranty repair facility within 60 miles of the Texas State Capitol. The facility must employ a minimum of two service technicians dedicated to the specified vehicles and maintain capability for Code Red deliveries, expedited repair, and emergency disaster services. Contractors must provide an Authorized Distributor Certificate, dealer agreement, or manufacturer letter of authorization.

All employees assigned to the contract must receive a minimum $22.15 per hour living wage. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including $500,000 commercial general liability, $500,000 business automobile liability, and $100,000 property or garage keepers insurance (increasable to $500,000). Contractors and subcontractors must be authorized to do business in Texas with an A.M. Best rating of B+VII or better. Bid prices are fixed with unit pricing; deliveries are F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed. The City pays proper invoices within 30 calendar days. Economic price adjustments apply after the first 12 calendar months based on the Consumer Price Index for Motor Vehicle Repair. The contract commences upon execution and continues indefinitely until all obligations are performed; the City reserves the right to extend. Written questions are due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Contractors must certify compliance with wage theft ordinance requirements and submit individual employee certifications within 30 days of award. Subcontracting is optional and requires City approval; no incumbent is identified.