Auto Body Repair Services

The State is seeking eligible Bidders who can provide auto body repair services for State vehicles per the bid specifications. This contract will compliment RFB 005-RFB-2838-2026 to fill auto body coverage gaps within the State. Primary auto body coverage shortfall locations identified: Quad Cities, Sioux City, Ottumwa and Decorah. This will be a multiple award solicitation. More than one Bidder may be awarded in populous areas. The resulting Contract(s) are not exclusive.

The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified providers to provide the goods and/or services described further in this RFB to the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies.

Specifications

• Contractor must be a commercial auto body repair facility located within the state of Iowa or in surrounding states within 30 miles of the Iowa border.
• Contractor must have a five-year history in the auto collision repair business.
• Contractor shall provide a three-year warranty on labor and the manufacturer’s standard warranty on parts.
• Contractors shall use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts, unless an alternative is specifically approved by the State.
• Contractor shall comply with the claims processing instructions provided in Exhibit A located in Buyer Attachements of this RFB for claims associated with State vehicles.
• Contractor shall prioritize the repair of emergency vehicles such as law enforcement or emergency response vehicles.
• Contractor understands that the State does not guarantee any minimum level of purchases under the resulting Contract.
• It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to pick up vehicles. If the vehicle is unable to be driven, it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to have the vehicle towed to their repair facility. This service shall be provided at no cost to the State.
• The Contractor is required to e-mail estimates, with corresponding digital pictures to the States Fleet Manager or another Department Representative.

Product Line Items

| Item | Description | UOM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| P1 | Standard Labor Rate Per Hour - Paint | HR - Hour |
| P2 | Standard Labor Rate Per Hour - Body Work | HR - Hour |
| P3 | Standard Labor Rate Per Hour - Mechanical | HR - Hour |
| P4 | % Discount off MSRP for OEM Domestic Replacement Parts | P1 - Percent |
| P5 | % Discount off MSRP for OEM Import Replacement Parts | P1 - Percent |
| P6 | % Discount off MSRP for Aftermarket or Quality Used Parts | P1 - Percent |
| P7 | Towing Services - Price per mile (not to exceed 50 miles) | MILE - Mile |
| P8 | Towing Services - Flat Fee per trip charge | EA - Each |

Contract Term

The term of the contract will begin upon award and end on 03/31/2028. The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to four annual extensions. The resulting contract will be available to all State Agencies.

Submission

It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents. Anytime the Bidder opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. Bidder must approve and resubmit their bid after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer.

Payment

Per Iowa Code § 8A.514 the State of Iowa is allowed sixty (60) days to pay an invoice submitted by a Bidder. Bidder must satisfy all the specifications to be deemed a Responsible Bidder.

Sealed until 11/23/2026, 12:00 PM CST.