Lima City School District Civicplus #596

Maintenance and repair services for Lima’s medium- and heavy-duty truck fleet

The City of Lima is seeking a nearby provider to maintain and repair its medium- and heavy-duty truck fleet. - Buyer: City of Lima, Ohio, Auditor’s Purchasing Department. - Fleet and scope: Service approximately 125 City trucks, including fire trucks, across all makes and models. Work covers inspections, diagnostics, routine maintenance, and minor and major mechanical repairs. - Services requested: Engine, electrical, exhaust/DEF/DPF, brake, cooling, air-conditioning, transmission, differential, steering, and suspension service; oil changes and scheduled maintenance; and tire repair, replacement, mounting, balancing, rotation, alignment, disposal, and valve-stem service. - Named vehicle and equipment OEMs: Ford, Dodge, GMC, International/Navistar, Freightliner, Sterling, Sutphen, Smeal, Spartan/EVI, Detroit, Cummins, and Allison. Detroit and Cummins engines and Allison transmissions are specifically referenced. - Provider requirements: Be located within 15 miles of Lima; service all makes and models; perform warranty and non-warranty work; and supply labor, parts, materials, tools, and equipment. Technicians must have relevant manufacturer training and certifications, including experience with Detroit and Cummins diesel engines, Allison transmissions, and International/Navistar vehicles, subject to the stated exception for Lima Fire Department vehicles. - Availability and pricing: Provide at least 12 hours of weekday service availability and some weekend availability. City vehicles receive priority, and immediate or same-day service may be preferred. Pricing includes a flat hourly labor rate and parts at cost plus a stated markup; any increases in the second and third contract years are capped at 3% over the prior year. - Exclusions: Auto-body work, fire-emergency equipment such as lights and sirens, and portable-radio repairs are outside the scope.

Description

The City of Lima, Ohio is seeking bids for a three-year contract to provide routine maintenance and general repairs for its medium- and heavy-duty trucks from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029. The work includes inspection, diagnostics, general maintenance, and minor and major repairs across the City’s fleet, with certified mechanics required. The fleet includes vehicles from multiple departments and makes, including Ford, Dodge, GMC, International, Freightliner, Sterling, and fire trucks. Vendors must be located within or no farther than 15 miles from Lima, and bids are due October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Lima Time; electronic submissions are not accepted.

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