Sealed bids for auto and light duty vehicle body repair services for the City of Framingham fleet of ~200 vehicles. Contract term 3 years (Nov 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2029). Bids due electronically via Bidnet Direct by 10:00 AM on Nov 18, 2026. Award to lowest total estimated price. Contractor must have 5 years experience, provide references, and meet equipment and facility requirements. 24-month warranty on parts and workmanship. Liquidated damages $25/day for delays. Facility must be within 45 minutes of DPW at 100 Western Avenue, Framingham.
Vehicles must be picked up within 24 hours of notification and repairs completed within 14 days. no vehicle shall remain in the possession of the contractor for more than fourteen 14 days except under special circumstances authorized by the project manager.
Invoices submitted monthly in triplicate to the billing office. the contractor shall submit monthly invoices in accordance with the specifications set forth in this document. Payment is subject to inspection and audit.
24-month warranty on all parts, materials, and workmanship. the contractor shall warrant all parts, materials, and workmanship against failures or defects, including chips and fading, all body work and paint furnished for all units for a period of twentyfour 24 months from the date of acceptance by the city.
Lowest total estimated contract price. one contract will be awarded the responsible and eligible bidder offering the lowest total estimated contract price for bid evaluation purposes
Bidders must have 5 years experience and provide references. the bidder shall have been in the business of providing the products and or services for which it is submitting prices herein, for a period of no less than five 5 consecutive years prior to the bid opening date.
Liquidated damages of $25 per day for unexcused delay. the contractor shall pay the department for each and every day per day, of unexcused delay, the sum of twentyfive dollars **** per day
Questions must be submitted in writing by 10:00 AM on November 12, 2026. questions concerning this invitation for bids must be submitted in writing before 10: 00 a. m. on thursday, november 12, 2026 through the bidnet direct
Late bids or bids submitted through other means will be rejected. any bid received after that time shall be rejected as nonresponsive. bids must be submitted electronically through the citys bidnet direct system.