Brownsville Independent School District Ionwave #27-063

Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for School Buses and Vehicle Fleet - Brownsville ISD

Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) is seeking comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair services for its school buses and vehicle fleet. - Government Buyer: - Brownsville Independent School District (BISD), Purchasing Administration, CTSBO office - Scope of Services: - Preventive maintenance and repair for school buses and district vehicles - AC service checks, body shop work, brake services (light, medium, heavy duty), cooling system flush and fill, electrical system troubleshooting, glass replacement, hydraulic repairs, oil changes (gasoline and diesel), roadside service calls, system diagnostics, tire repair and rotation, tune-ups (gas and diesel), transmission service, wheel alignment and balancing, general shop labor - Bus-specific services: wrecker service, wheelchair lift repairs, machine shop repair at bus barn, glass replacement at bus barn, exhaust pipe replacement - Discounts requested on parts, supplies, and repairs not specifically listed - Unique Requirements: - ASE-certified technicians required - Vendors must be able to initiate at least 90% of repair work within 24 hours of receiving vehicle and purchase order - Minimum two years in business for vendors - Local transmission repair shop (within 25 miles) with 2-year warranty - Products/Services Requested: - Multiple line items for maintenance and repair tasks (see detailed list below) - No specific OEMs or part numbers provided; services cover a wide range of vehicle makes and models - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and typical fleet maintenance, estimated range: $100,000 - $500,000

Product Line Items: - AC service check, body shop work (labor, mechanical, structural), brake services (various duty levels), cooling system flush and fill, electrical troubleshooting, glass replacement (windshield, side door, other vehicles), hydraulic repairs, muffler repairs, oil changes (gasoline and diesel), roadside service calls, system diagnostics (light, medium, heavy duty), tire repair and rotation, tune-ups (gas and diesel, various cylinder counts), transmission service, wheel alignment and balancing (various vehicle types and tire sizes), general shop labor, bus-specific services (transmission repair, machine shop, wrecker, wheelchair lift, exhaust pipe, glass replacement, wheel alignment/balancing) - Percentage discounts on parts, supplies, and repairs not previously covered

Primary Competitors: - National and regional fleet maintenance providers (e.g., First Vehicle Services, Ryder, Penske, local automotive shops) - Companies specializing in school bus and fleet maintenance

Competing Products/Services: - Fleet maintenance contracts from major providers - School bus maintenance solutions from OEMs (e.g., Thomas Built Buses, Blue Bird, IC Bus) - Local automotive and truck repair shops

Period of Performance: - One-year initial contract, with up to two additional one-year renewal options

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for preventive maintenance and repair services for school buses and the vehicle fleet district-wide. The contract term is for one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The tentative award date is November 2, 2026. The services include various maintenance and repair tasks such as brake service, oil changes, tune-ups, wheel alignment, and other related repairs. The contact for this solicitation is Connie Alvear, Senior Buyer at CTSBO in Brownsville, TX.

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