Emergency Towing Services

The Mt. Angel Police Department is conducting an intermediate procurement process for emergency towing services under Oregon Revised Statutes, seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive towing capabilities for the City of Mt. Angel in Marion County. The procurement requires a towing service capable of responding to police tows, accident tows, motorist-requested non-accident tows, and various emergency vehicle recovery scenarios. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to provide a fleet of at least three tow trucks, including one Class C and two Class A, B, or D trucks, with specific equipment requirements and 24-hour service availability. Successful vendors must maintain a fenced storage lot within five miles of city limits, with capacity for at least 50 outside vehicle storage spaces and secure indoor storage for five "Police Tow" vehicles. The bid proposal requires detailed rate schedules for services including mileage, service calls, winch usage, driveline removal, standby and cleanup, and storage, with strict guidelines on allowable fees. The procurement process was initiated on June 29, 2022, with bid proposals due by 5:00 pm on Friday, July 29, 2022, and the resulting contract period spanning from September 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The City reserves the right to select the vendor that best meets its emergency towing service needs, with the Chief of Police having sole discretion in determining towing policies subject to City Council approval. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the documents outline rigorous qualification criteria including comprehensive knowledge of the Mt. Angel area, appropriate equipment, and demonstrated competence in towing services. The procurement allows for pricing flexibility within the prescribed rate schedule, with provisions for charging regular rates for vehicles exceeding 20,000 gross vehicle weight. Interested bidders must submit proposals using prescribed forms, either in-person at City Hall or via mail, and are required to provide detailed information about their tow truck equipment, storage facilities, and professional experience. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive service requirements suggest a substantial operational commitment from the selected vendor.