Bicycle and Electric Bicycle Towing and Storage Services

The City of Lake Forest, California is soliciting proposals for on-call, as-needed towing and storage services for bicycles and electric bicycles in violation of Lake Forest Municipal Code or California Vehicle Code, with proposals due September 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The contractor collects all fees directly from customers; the City makes no payments and guarantees no minimum volume of work.

Services must be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year with a 30-minute response time. The contractor must maintain a secure, enclosed, covered storage facility within five miles of Lake Forest city limits with capacity sufficient to accommodate the City's impound requirements and employ only certified tow truck operators meeting California Vehicle Code standards. Covered bicycles include traditional pedal bicycles and Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 electric bicycles. The contractor collects towing and release fees, daily storage charges, and after-hours gate fees from customers; all fees must be conspicuously posted in the contractor's office. The contractor is responsible for all vehicles, accessories, equipment, and personal property in storage and must provide monthly documentation to the City with photos, impound dates, release dates, and fees assessed. If the City levies city-specific fines separate from contractor charges, the contractor must collect and remit those to the City within 60 days of receipt.

The initial contract term runs from November 10, 2026 to November 9, 2029 (three years), with the City holding the option to extend for up to two additional one-year terms at its sole discretion. The City anticipates contract award by City Council on November 3, 2026. Clarification questions are due August 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined limit), and Workers' Compensation insurance with the City named as additional insured.