Vehicle Maintenance and Repair in Payette, Idaho

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair services for the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare’s vehicle fleet located in Payette, Idaho. The contractor must operate from a shop within five miles of Payette, staff it during normal business hours, and complete all service requests within a 72‑hour turnaround (excluding weekends and state holidays). Services include oil changes, safety inspections, tire rotations, vehicle washing, and any additional repairs approved by the department, using ASE‑certified technicians and adhering to strict parts‑warranty and approval procedures. Bids are evaluated on lowest total cost; the contract is a fixed‑unit‑price, indefinite‑quantity agreement for a five‑year term, with a 3 % annual price increase assumed. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder meeting all qualifications, including insurance, experience, and Idaho‑specific certification statements. • Scope: Preventive maintenance, repairs, safety inspections, tire rotations, washing/cleaning for 18 vehicles. • Location: Two service sites in Payette (515 N 16th St. & 1713 Center Ave.). • Contractor requirements: ASE‑certified techs, ≥ 7 years experience, shop ≤ 5 mi from Payette, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MT staffing, $1 M/$2 M liability insurance, certification statements (no abortions, no boycotts, no Chinese ownership). • Pricing: Fixed unit‑cost schedule; parts markup; 3 % annual escalation. • Timeline: Issued 30 Dec 2025, questions due 07 Jan 2025 (typo noted), bid due 29 Jan 2026, opening 30 Jan 2026, contract effective 05 Mar 2026. • Award basis: Lowest total cost among responsive, responsible bidders. • Administrative: All submissions via Idaho’s IPRO system; required forms include Bid Schedule, verification documents, state signature page, cover form, and insurance certificates (within 5 business days of award).