Automotive Body Repair & Paint Services (Annual Contract)

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a qualified vendor to provide full‑service automotive body‑repair and paint services for all city‑owned vehicles on an as‑needed basis. The contract is a 2‑year initial term with the possibility of up to three one‑year extensions, requiring rapid response times, a Muscogee County facility, certified technicians, and a lifetime warranty on all repairs. Vendors must meet extensive insurance requirements, submit detailed cost proposals, and adhere to strict invoicing and warranty standards. • Diagnose & estimate within 24 hours of the call; complete repairs within 72 hours of vehicle delivery. • Provide a secure, county‑based shop equipped for frame work, welding, alignment, paint matching (manufacturer codes), and HVAC recharging. • Submit a single PDF package (including transmittal, qualifications, client history, service plan, cost proposal, warranty statement, insurance, W‑9, licenses) via OpenBids by Dec 2, 2026. • Contract includes a primary and secondary contractor arrangement, a 180‑day proposal validity, and a 5 % escalation ceiling after the first two years.