Auto Body Repair Services

The City of Clermont is soliciting qualified contractors to provide auto body repair services for its fleet of vehicles under solicitation number RFB 26-074, with responses due by April 9, 2026. The contract is managed by the Public Services - Public Works department located in Clermont, Florida, with primary points of contact being the Operation Chief / Fleet and the Procurement Manager. Interested vendors must register through the City’s OpenGov e-Procurement Portal to submit bids, receive notifications, and ask questions electronically, streamlining the vendor engagement process. The procurement requires contractors to comply with various regulatory and contractual conditions, including federal labor standards such as those outlined in the Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations applicable to Lake County, Florida. Contractors must also adhere to standards for environmental compliance, equal opportunity provisions, and minority and women business enterprise utilization as indicated in supplemental construction conditions referenced. Financial security for performance and payment is ensured through bonds, including a bid bond valued at 5% of the submitted bid and a performance and payment bond set at 110% of the contract price, providing protection to the City against contractor default. The contract incorporates termination clauses, dispute remedies, and obligations for labor compliance, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements throughout the contract term.