Vehicle collision repairs

The Township of Toms River, in collaboration with the Toms River Regional Board of Education and the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority, is seeking qualified repair shops to provide comprehensive vehicle collision repair services for municipally-owned vehicles. The procurement encompasses auto body, frame, painting, and mechanical repairs for vehicles from various township departments, including Police, Public Works, Parks, and Recreation. The bid requires detailed pricing for labor rates across different vehicle classes, specifically non-aluminum and aluminum vehicles under and over 14,000 lbs GVWR, with a special requirement for a flat rate for painting new police vehicles in Dover Blue. Bidders must submit a percentage discount on repair parts and provide mandatory documentation, including a New Jersey vehicle collision repair license, insurance certificates, and affirmative action documentation. The bid was released on August 29, 2023, with responses due by September 12, 2023, at 11:00 am, and an anticipated contract award date of September 27, 2023. The contract period spans twenty-four consecutive months from September 21, 2023, through September 20, 2025, with potential for two one-year extensions.

The Township reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and will require compliance with state and federal regulations, including equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination provisions. While the bid documents do not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, they do emphasize non-discriminatory practices in vendor selection. The procurement appears open to qualified repair shops that can meet the technical and administrative requirements. The bid does not specify an exact budget range, but the scope suggests a significant investment in vehicle maintenance across multiple municipal entities. The Police Department alone averages 12-15 new vehicles annually, indicating a potentially substantial contract value. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, competitive pricing, and comprehensive repair services across various vehicle types and municipal departments.