15C390002 Evidence Tow

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Dublin Area office has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #15C390002) for Evidence Impound Tow & Storage Services in Alameda County. The procurement seeks qualified towing providers to perform comprehensive vehicle towing and secure storage services for evidence vehicles across a specific geographical service area including I-580, I-680, and surrounding unincorporated regions. Bidders must provide towing capabilities for light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles, with requirements for secure storage facilities featuring proper fencing, locks, and weather protection. Qualified providers must be current CHP Rotation Tow providers in good standing with no suspensions in the past three years. The contract will have a 24-month term, commencing June 1, 2016, or upon official approval, with bids due by May 17, 2016, at 2:00 PM and bid opening at 2:30 PM. Bidders must submit detailed hourly rates for towing services and daily storage rates for regular and commercial vehicles, demonstrating comprehensive pricing structures.

The solicitation includes specific insurance requirements, mandating commercial general liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and automobile liability coverage of $1 million. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements have been waived, bidders can still receive DVBE incentive credit. A small business preference of up to 5% is available to qualifying vendors. The contract funding is contingent on Budget Act appropriations, with provisions allowing cancellation or amendment if full funding does not materialize. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the procurement documents. The geographical service area covers specific highway segments and areas outside city limits of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, and Fremont, indicating a localized but strategically important towing and storage contract for evidence vehicle management.