STATE VEHICLE BODY REPAIRS

South Carolina’s Department of Administration is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive state‑fleet vehicle body repair services across light‑duty, medium‑duty, and heavy‑duty categories. The contract will cover aftermarket and OEM parts discounts, labor‑rate pricing, and related warranty, documentation, and reporting requirements. Vendors must submit a detailed bidding schedule (Attachment A) with required discount percentages (minimum 10 %) for parts and capped hourly labor rates that vary by vehicle class. The award will be a fixed‑price, multi‑year (up to five years) agreement with optional one‑year renewals, and the estimated annual spend is about $1.5 million. • Three vehicle‑weight lots (Light‑Duty <14,000 lb, Medium‑Duty 14,000‑21,999 lb, Heavy‑Duty 22,000‑79,000 lb). • Required bid entries: ≥10 % discount on all parts; maximum labor rates (e.g., $60/hr for Light‑Duty paint/body, $95/hr for Medium/Heavy‑Duty paint/body, $75‑$110/hr for mechanical and frame). • Mandatory documentation: detailed estimates, photos, VIN/odometer info, and compliance with licensing, insurance, and safety standards. • Submission via the state’s online procurement portal by 9 Sept 2024, with questions due by 29 Aug 2024.