Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Cecil County, Maryland is seeking proposals through solicitation RFP 27-020 for comprehensive vehicle maintenance and repair services covering an extensive fleet that includes approximately twenty-one buses, nine passenger vans, and around fifty-six pieces of heavy machinery such as skid-steers, backhoes, loaders, and excavators, in addition to motorcycles, leased vehicles, an armored truck, mowers, trailers, snowplows, salt spreaders, and commercial trailers. The contract requires maintenance and repair services for all county-owned or leased transportation and heavy equipment, including parts, accessories, and auxiliary installations. The County Finance Department in Elkton, Maryland, manages the contract, and interested parties must submit their proposals by May 7, 2026, with contacts provided for the Fleet Manager and Procurement Manager for further communication. The procurement process involves strict compliance with federal regulations and certifications, including lobbying restrictions, debarment and suspension certifications, and non-collusion statements to ensure transparency and lawful conduct. Contractors must certify that no federal funds are used improperly, that they are not excluded from government transactions, and that proposals are submitted honestly without improper arrangements. The contract agreement delineates clear terms for project execution, requiring timely completion based on Notices to Proceed and stipulating that additional work or materials require written authorization, with emergency orders subject to subsequent written confirmation. Compensation aligns with specifications and awarded terms, and legal formalities include signatures, notarization, and approval by the Cecil County Attorney.