Strut, Spring and Suspension Repair

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), a public transportation authority servicing suburban metropolitan Detroit, is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive strut, spring, and suspension repair contract. The procurement, identified by Control # 26-4207A, covers labor and parts replacement for cut-away buses and support vehicles across Ford, GMC, and Dodge models from 2011-2025. The contract is structured for an initial three-year period with two potential one-year option extensions, focusing on suspension system repairs including springs, shocks, struts, and related hardware. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through Bidnet Direct or via email, with quotes due on October 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Key evaluation criteria will likely include submitted labor rates, parts discount/markup percentages, and the vendor's ability to service vehicles at SMART's three terminals located in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Prospective bidders must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employer's liability with specified minimum coverage amounts. While specific award values are not detailed in the documentation, vendors will be required to provide competitive pricing structures for labor and parts across the base contract and potential option years. The contract will require strict compliance with federal and state regulations, non-discrimination requirements, and standard contractual protections. Bidders must complete multiple forms proving financial capability, equal employment opportunity compliance, and other standard contractual certifications. The geographic scope encompasses SMART's service area in southeast Michigan, with repair services needed across three county-based terminals.