VEHICLE: BODY REPAIRS & PAINTING.

Cameron County’s Purchasing Department awarded a one‑year term contract for comprehensive vehicle‑body‑repair and painting services covering both light‑duty and medium/heavy‑duty fleet vehicles. The award was made to Carstar Jaime Rodriguez Body Shop after an open competition that closed on May 28 2025. The contract specifies hourly labor rates for metal/glass work, frame straightening, refinishing, mechanical repairs, and paint technician labor, together with a 5 % markup on OEM and aftermarket parts. The agreement includes an option for up to two additional one‑year renewals at the same rates, requires the vendor to maintain specified insurance limits, and mandates compliance with OSHA, background‑check, and ethics requirements. • Scope: vehicle body repair, frame straightening, refinishing, mechanical body‑related repairs, painting, and parts supply (OEM & aftermarket). • Pricing: unit‑price labor rates (e.g., 5 hrs @ $30/hr, 12 hrs @ $50/hr, etc.) plus 5 % parts markup. • Award: single‑vendor award to Carstar Jaime Rodriguez Body Shop; contract term 7/1/2025‑6/30/2026 with up to two 1‑year extensions.