Auto Body Repair Services

The Harbor Department of the Port of Los Angeles is soliciting auto body repair services under solicitation number 229968, with bids due by May 29, 2026. The contract encompasses comprehensive repair services for City vehicles, including metalwork, painting, mechanical repairs, structural restoration, and damage assessment using industry-standard tools like the Mitchell Crash Estimating Guide. All work must meet or exceed original manufacturer quality standards and comply with federal and California regulations related to safety, health, lighting, and noise. Contractors are required to provide a lifetime limited warranty covering metalwork, paint, decals, mechanical repairs, and parts, and must submit detailed itemized estimates with labor hours and parts pricing. Delivery and performance are centered at 500 Pier A St., Wilmington, CA, with F.O.B. terms at that location, and services may also be performed anywhere in Los Angeles. The contract has a one-year base period with two optional one-year renewals, contingent upon funding and executive approval. Bidders must be registered with the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP), hold a valid Taxpayer Identification Number and Business Tax Registration Certificate, and are not required to provide a Unique Entity ID or CAGE code. California-specific socioeconomic certifications are recognized, including Small and Local Business Enterprise (SLB), Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Other Business Enterprise designations, with certified SLB vendors eligible for a 10% bid preference. Mandatory certifications include completing the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission Bidder Certification Form 50, affirming non-collusion, lobbying compliance, and truthfulness under penalty of perjury. Contractors must carry at least $1,000,000 in auto liability insurance with the City named as an additional insured, and workers’ compensation with waiver of subrogation. Payment is on a net 30 basis with invoicing referencing the contract number, department details, and supporting supplier invoices; the City’s obligation is contingent upon annual appropriations ending June 30. The contract prohibits assignment without written approval and includes termination provisions for non-appropriation, convenience, or default. Evaluation factors and specific pricing lines are not detailed, though estimated annual expenditure is between $100,000 and $150,000, and bids must adhere to strict submission formats through the RAMP portal or sealed physical delivery.