Vehicle Repairs - Heavy Duty / DPWP

This contract awards three qualified vendors the right to provide all supplies, parts, equipment, labor, and supervision required for miscellaneous heavy‑duty vehicle repairs (vehicles 15,000 GVW and larger) for the City of Worcester’s Department of Public Works & Parks over a two‑year base term. The work must be performed at the vendor’s facility or a mutually‑agreed location within 15 miles of the City’s central garage, with a one‑day response time to City requests and a default 12‑day completion window. Pricing is based on a fixed hourly labor rate; part markup is capped at 15 % above net cost, and a one‑year warranty is required on all repairs. No bid, performance, or payment bonds are required, but the vendor must carry specified insurance coverages and comply with hazardous‑waste disposal requirements. An optional third‑year renewal may be exercised at the City’s discretion, with any increase to be specified by the bidder (blank interpreted as 0 %). • Scope: Full‑service heavy‑duty vehicle repair (engine, drivetrain, hydraulic, electrical, etc.) for municipal fleet. • Pricing: Fixed hourly labor rates (Apple $108/hr, Ballard $155/hr, Tri‑State $215/hr) with a 15 % parts‑markup ceiling; no price adjustments allowed. • Terms: 2‑year base contract (Sept 20 2025‑Sept 19 2027), optional 1‑yr renewal, 1‑yr warranty, insurance requirements, 12‑day default completion, prompt‑pay discount eligibility for ≥30‑day terms.