Auto Body Repair

The City of Des Moines is seeking bids from qualified contractors for auto body repair services for its fleet vehicles. The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the option to renew for up to 5 additional 12-month periods. The successful bidder will be required to provide auto body repair services, including painting and refinishing, for various types of vehicles. The bidder must have experience in performing work for insurance claims and have a 5-year history in the auto body repair business. The City reserves the right to inspect the bidder's facility to ensure it meets all requirements. • The bidder must have a commercial auto body repair facility within 15 miles of the City's Fleet Management Facility. • The bidder must have the ability to perform pre/post repair vehicle system diagnostics/calibrations and provide documentation of such. • The bidder must have the ability to perform four-wheel alignment and have a two-post lift with a lifting capacity of at least 7,000 lbs. • The bidder must utilize OEM procedures for steel fusion and have a rivet gun for setting structural blind rivets. • The bidder must provide a 3-year warranty on labor and the manufacturer's standard warranty on parts.