Smog Inspection and Repair

The Long Beach Water Department is requesting quotes for smog inspection and repair services for department vehicles under RFQ, with quotes due November 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The contractor must be a California-licensed Star Station for Smog Check Test & Repair and operate within a fifteen-mile radius of LBWD's operations center at 1731 E. 33rd Street, Long Beach.

The scope covers inspection and repair services for eight vehicles: 2014 Ford F-Series trucks (F-650, F-550, F-450, F-350, F-250 Super Duty), a 2012 Ford Focus, a 2013 Ford Fusion, and a 1997 GMC C-6500. Smog inspections must be completed within one business day of drop-off, with the contractor delivering a Smog Check Inspection Report; repairs requiring approval from LBWD must be completed within two business days using only OEM parts. The contractor must provide detailed repair quotes including estimated hours, parts costs, and completion dates before commencing work.

Pricing shall include separate service rates for ALDL plug-in gasoline vehicles, ALDL plug-in diesel vehicles, truck idle and 2,500 RPM testing, heavy-duty truck idle and 25,000 RPM testing, hourly repair rates, and parts discounts as a percentage off manufacturers' suggested list price. All fees must be included in the quote with no additional costs permitted at invoicing. Rates and discounts must remain firm throughout the one-year contract term.

The contractor must have three years of experience in these services, carry $1,000,000 combined single-limit general liability insurance and $500,000 automobile liability coverage, maintain valid California contractor and City of Long Beach business licenses, and comply with California prevailing wage requirements. Liquidated damages of fifty dollars per calendar day apply for failure to meet inspection or repair schedules. The contractor bears full liability for loss or damage to vehicles in its possession. LBWD reserves the right to award a single contract for all services or separate contracts and to reject all quotes. Quotes should be submitted via email to Armando.Arzate@lbwater.org.