Vehicle And Equipment Towing Services

Background

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), on behalf of the General Services Department, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Vehicle and Equipment Towing Services. The goal of this contract is to ensure reliable towing services for approximately 2,500 pieces of City-owned equipment, which includes a range of vehicles from light-duty trucks to heavy equipment such as fire engines and dump trucks. The contract will be for a period of two years with an option for one renewal year.

Work Details

The Contractor shall provide towing services for City vehicles and equipment as requested, including: - Towing service available seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. - A contact person designated by the Contractor for notifications from the City Fleet Management division. - Equipment capable of towing up to 65,000 lbs. - A diverse towing fleet to transport various types of City equipment under any conditions. - Capability to perform multiple towing jobs simultaneously. - All invoices must be signed by an authorized repair foreman or supervisor upon delivery. - Original invoices must be submitted for payment; copies are not acceptable. - After-hour job invoices must be delivered to Russell Yard for signatures. The primary locations for towing services include Russell Yard, Street Maintenance, Davison Yard, and Fire Apparatus locations in Detroit.

Period of Performance

The contract will commence upon approval by the Detroit City Council and will last for two years with an option to renew for one additional year.

Place of Performance

Services will primarily be performed within the City of Detroit, specifically at designated fleet service garage locations including: - Russell Yard (5800 Russell Street) - Street Maintenance (2633 Michigan Avenue) - Davison Yard (8221 West Davison Avenue) - Fire Apparatus (1400 Erskine Street).

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must have a minimum of five years' experience providing similar towing services and must be located within a thirty-mile radius of the City of Detroit. Bidders should also have no driving violations in the past three years and must pass background checks. Additionally, all personnel assigned to perform services must be fully qualified under State and Local laws, and the Contractor must maintain all necessary licenses and permits.