Truck, Trailer & Bus Repair

Pinellas County School District is seeking multiple vendors for Truck, Trailer & Bus Repair services through Invitation to Bid #24-AM-006, specifically targeting repair capabilities for Class A & Class B Commercial Trucks, School Buses, and Trailers at Pinellas Technical College's St. Petersburg Campus. The procurement requires vendors to have a repair facility within 50 miles of the campus, possess an ASE Certified Technician, and demonstrate at least five years of consecutive vehicle maintenance and repair experience. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing proposals including hourly labor rates, diagnostic charges, shop supply costs, and percentage discounts off current published parts price lists. The contract will commence on January 28, 2025, and end on January 27, 2026, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Electronic bids are due by 3:00 pm on November 18, 2024, through the district's OpenGov Procurement portal. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capabilities, proximity to the campus, pricing structure, and overall responsiveness to the district's equipment maintenance needs for their current fleet of International trucks, tractors, buses, and trailers from model years 2006-2020.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The district reserves the right to award to multiple vendors based on who provides the most advantageous proposals. The estimated contract value is approximately $80,000, excluding potential renewal options. Vendors must comply with comprehensive insurance specifications, including maintaining general liability coverage with minimum limits varying based on project value, automotive liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. Insurance providers must have a Best's Financial Strength Rating of "A-V" or better, and the School Board must be listed as an "Additional Insured" and "Certificate Holder" on all policies. In the event of bid disputes, a formal protest procedure exists requiring protesters to post a bond payable to the Pinellas County School District, ranging from $500 to $5,000 depending on the contract's estimated value. Potential vendors should carefully review all documentation, particularly the insurance specifications and bid protest procedures, to ensure full compliance with the district's requirements.