How to bid on vehicle body repair for the City of Framingham

What the City is buying

The City of Framingham is seeking a contractor for body and mechanical repairs, replacements, and maintenance on its automotive and light-duty fleet. Work may address damage from accidents or operational fatigue and may involve manufacturer’s parts and some public safety aftermarket components.

The fleet includes approximately 200 vehicles and pieces of equipment. The contractor must provide the parts, materials, equipment, and labor needed for the work, and document in advance its ability to perform it.

Key dates and the bid deadline

Questions are due November 12, 2026. The bid deadline is November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

This is a formal Invitation for Bid. Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Check the solicitation documents and addenda for submission instructions and any updates.

Who this opportunity suits

This IFB may suit an automotive repair business able to handle body and mechanical work on cars and light-duty vehicles and equipment. Firms should be prepared to supply parts, materials, equipment, and labor, and to document their ability to perform the work in advance.

How to access and respond

The solicitation, PW-1289, is posted by the City of Framingham on BidNet Direct. Use “View original source” to open the listing. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Review the full notice and all available documents and addenda, then submit through BidNet Direct or follow the notice’s submission directions. Make sure your response is submitted before November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the specifications carefully and map your proposed services, parts, materials, equipment, and labor to the work described. Give clear evidence of your ability to perform the work in advance, as required by the solicitation.

Review addenda before finalizing your response, and send any questions by the November 12 deadline. Allow time to complete the portal submission and verify that your response was received before the bid closes.