Certified Repairs to City-Owned Automobiles, SUVs, Vans, and Light/Medium Trucks. The Successful Bidder shall be an authorized dealer of Dodge Chrysler vehicles located within the City of Virginia Beach and all mechanics must be factory trained on the equipment that is being repaired. A copy of mechanics’ certifications may be requested upon receipt and evaluation of submitted bids. The successful Bidder must be able to perform Dodge warranty repairs. Bidders shall include a letter of authorization or certification from the manufacturer allowing distribution of OEM parts and performing proprietary work on applicable vehicles. All technicians performing work on City vehicles shall be qualified for the work intended and have the appropriate ASE or Manufacturer certifications. All professional mechanical services shall be performed by the Successful Bidder in a manner which maintains the integrity of the original design and operation of the City’s vehicles. Professional workmanship necessary for complex automotive repair work, including but not limited to: replacement of timing belts, water pumps, exhaust systems, or repairing the electrical system, engine, drive train, clutch, fuel system, suspension, transmission, or auto body collision repair, or recharging the air conditioning system. No repairs or maintenance performed under any resultant contract will be considered complete until reviewed and accepted by an authorized City representative. The City will remain the sole judge of the acceptability of all work performed on City vehicles. Any work deemed not acceptable will be corrected by the Successful Bidder at no cost to the City. All work shall be conducted using only the best commercial and workmanship practices and only OEM parts and materials...
