RFB-7485- contract to provide transmission repairs

The City of Yonkers is seeking a contract for transmission repair services for its municipal vehicle fleet through Request for Bid (RFB-7485), which covers automatic transmission repairs and rebuilding for cars, vans, pickups, and dump trucks from manufacturers including Ford, Chrysler, General Motors, Honda, Smart Car, Nissan, Toyota, and Kia. The 12-month contract, with an option to renew for an additional 12 months, requires a qualified transmission repair facility with at least five years of business experience. Vendors must provide comprehensive services including vehicle pickup, transmission diagnosis, removal, repair, reinstallation, and return within 3 business days, with all associated costs covered by the contractor. Key deliverables include detailed invoicing, warranty coverage of at least 12 months or 12,000 miles, and a complete pricing schedule for various transmission models and repair services. The bid is due on June 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with all addenda and documentation to be submitted through the Empire State Purchasing Group's website, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of all solicitation documents and addenda.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with a specific provision for Certified Minority/Women Business Enterprises in New York State. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly listed, the bid documents indicate the city reserves the right to inspect contractor repair facilities and potentially supply replacement parts for installation. The comprehensive bid schedule covers 48 line items with unit costs for transmission repairs across multiple vehicle manufacturers, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including a vendor background questionnaire, non-collusive bidding certification, and certifications regarding business dealings with Northern Ireland and compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. The city's evaluation will likely consider factors such as pricing, warranty terms, repair turnaround time, vendor experience, and comprehensive service capabilities. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the extensive pricing schedule and multi-manufacturer coverage suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for the selected transmission repair contractor.