Refrigerated Units Maintenance, Repair and Parts

The Missouri Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for maintenance, repair, and parts services on refrigerated units installed on two box truck vans and six semi-trailers operated by the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City, with sealed bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through MissouriBUYS.

Preference points are available for qualified organizations for the blind or sheltered workshops (5–15 points), service-disabled veteran business enterprises (3 points), and domestic products meeting Buy American requirements (10 percent price preference).

The contractor must furnish in-shop repair services on an as-needed basis with repairs beginning within five business days of vehicle delivery. Required qualifications include a minimum of two years' experience repairing refrigerated units on box trucks and semi-trailers, employment of certified technicians, and maintenance of adequate new-parts inventory compliant with original equipment manufacturer standards. The repair facility must be located within 75 miles of Jefferson City. All work must comply with current industry standards with mutual agreement on turnaround times.

Pricing shall be submitted as firm, fixed hourly labor rates for semi-trailer repairs and box truck van repairs, plus a firm, fixed percentage markup over manufacturer's suggested retail price for miscellaneous parts and supplies. The contractor must provide a minimum thirty-day warranty on labor and standard manufacturer warranties on all parts, with replacement and services provided at no cost during warranty periods. The state pays invoices within 45 calendar days of receipt, with all costs for materials, labor, equipment, and supplies included in stated prices.

The initial contract term runs from award through one year, with the Department holding options to renew for two additional one-year periods at prices not exceeding maximum increases specified in the vendor's proposal. No incumbent contractor currently holds this contract.