Opportunity
City of Norwalk PlanetBids #IFB 27-882
Body Repair and Painting Services for Norwalk Transit System Vehicles
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
IFB 27-882
NAICS
811121, 811198
The City of Norwalk Transportation Department (Norwalk Transit System) is seeking bids for body repair and painting services for its fleet of small- and medium-duty vehicles and equipment. - Government Buyer: - City of Norwalk Transportation Department (Norwalk Transit System) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; services must use new OEM or approved equal parts for repairs - Fleet includes vehicles from Ford, Toyota, Dodge, Ram, and others - Products/Services Requested: - Body repair, collision repair, painting, refinishing, frame/structural repairs - Mechanical repairs, glasswork, air conditioning service, decal removal/application - Services provided on an as-needed basis for passenger sedans, light duty trucks, mini-vans, medium duty trucks, passenger/cargo vans, and SUVs - Pricing based on hourly labor rates and discounts on parts/materials - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Use of new OEM or approved equal parts - Color-matched painting and decal handling - Estimates must be provided within specified lead times - One-year workmanship guarantee required - Compliance with all legal and regulatory standards - Electronic bid submission via PlanetBids portal - Contract term is three and a half years with two optional one-year extensions
Description
The City of Norwalk is soliciting bids from qualified and experienced companies to provide body repair and painting services for small-medium duty vehicles and equipment for the Norwalk Transit System (NTS). The contract term is from January 1, 2027, to June 30, 2030, with possible extensions for two additional one-year periods. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City of Norwalk's PlanetBids online portal by October 22, 2026. The services are essential to maintain the City's fleet to ensure efficient and reliable services to residents.