Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission #120591

WSSC vehicle body, mechanical repair, towing, and inspection services

WSSC is seeking multiple contractors to repair and restore its light-, medium-, and heavy-duty fleet and equipment. - Government buyer: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), General Services Department; Procurement Office. - Fleet OEMs and manufacturers: Ford Motor Company (Ford), General Motors Corporation (Chevrolet and GMC), Navistar International Truck, Inc. (International), Freightliner Truck Corporation, Peterbilt Truck, Inc., Kenworth, Dodge, and Sterling Truck Corporation. The fleet is described as including Ford (950), International (179), Chevrolet (50), GMC (18), Freightliner (9), Peterbilt (7), Kenworth (4), and Dodge (2) vehicles. - Other named body and equipment manufacturers: Reading Body Corporation, J&J Truck Body Corporation, RMS Truck Body Corporation, Swab Body Works, Galion Truck Body Corporation, Knapheide Body Corporation, and Dejana. Catalog discounts are requested for parts or equipment associated with these manufacturers and the fleet OEMs; no specific part numbers or quantities are provided. - Services requested: Collision and general-damage repair, body and structural work, fabrication and modification, panel replacement, frame straightening, corrosion repair, accessory installation, engine and transmission repair, brakes and undercarriage work, sandblasting, refurbishing, refinishing, painting, and MDOT inspections for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Preventive maintenance is excluded, and third-party MDOT inspections are not allowed. - Pricing schedule: Hourly labor by vehicle class (FHWA Classes 1–8) and labor category—service technician, mechanical mechanic, paint technician, and frame technician—including trailers and other equipment; shop-material and EPA fees; towing priced per mile; and manufacturer/body-maker catalog discounts. Work quantities are estimates, with no guaranteed minimum. - Notable requirements: Use new OEM parts unless WSSC approves an alternative; repairs must meet manufacturer specifications and restore safe, serviceable condition. Contractors need an operational, secure facility with heavy-duty mechanical and collision/aluminum-body capability, certified welding, ADAS calibration, and heavy-duty undercarriage diagnostics. At least one ASE- or I-CAR-certified body-shop technician and three years of relevant experience are required. Contractors handle pickup and delivery, provide estimates within 48 hours of inspection, and respond to emergency roadside-service or towing requests within two hours.

Description

WSSC is seeking contractor(s) to provide complete body repair services for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty automobiles, trucks, construction equipment, and trailers. Work may include collision and general damage repair, fabrication and modification, accessory installation, mechanical repairs, framework and brake work, refurbishing, and refinishing; preventive maintenance is excluded. The contract has a one-year base term with up to four one-year options, and multiple awards are intended. Bids must be submitted electronically through WSSC’s eProcurement Portal by November 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time; no minimum quantity of work is guaranteed.

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