City of Springfield Request for Qualifications - Autobody Repair and Towing / Recovery Services - FM27-28 (2026)
City of SpringfieldCity · Springfield, IL- Due
- Oct 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Springfield, Illinois is requesting statements of qualifications under RFQ FM27-28 for auto body repair and towing/recovery services for municipal fleet vehicles. The scope covers collision damage repair, bodywork, dent repair, frame straightening, automotive painting, glass replacement, light to heavy-duty towing, accident scene response, winching, and secure vehicle storage. Vendors must be located within Springfield corporate city limits and comply with insurance and licensing requirements. Submissions are due via the City's Bid Portal by October 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with questions due by October 6, 2026.
Qualifications, certifications, and training of personnel, Facility capacity, equipment quality, and operational readiness, Demonstrated ability to meet turnaround expectations, Quality assurance and documentation practices and warranty, Capability to provide emergency or priority repairs, Overall cost and affordability
SUMMARY
The City of Springfield, Illinois is requesting statements of qualifications under RFQ FM27-28 for auto body repair and towing/recovery services for municipal fleet vehicles.
The scope covers collision damage repair, bodywork, dent repair, frame straightening, automotive painting, glass replacement, light to heavy-duty towing, accident scene response, winching, and secure vehicle storage. Vendors must be located within Springfield corporate city limits and comply with insurance and licensing requirements. Submissions are due via the City's Bid Portal by October 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with questions due by October 6, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Qualifications
- Certifications
- Training of personnel
- Facility capacity
- Equipment quality
- Operational readiness
- Demonstrated ability to meet turnaround expectations
- Quality assurance and documentation practices and warranty
- Capability to provide emergency or priority repairs
- Overall cost and affordability
- Submit to
- City of Springfield electronic bidding
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Springfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Springfield electronic bidding.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Springfield in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualifications, certifications, and training of personnel, Facility capacity, equipment quality, and operational readiness, Demonstrated ability to meet turnaround expectations, Quality assurance and..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Springfield?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Springfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.