Light Fleet Towing Service

Sacramento County has issued Request for Bid #2022-RFB-0078 for Light Fleet Towing Service, seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive towing services for light fleet vehicles, specifically passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions including Sacramento County and San Francisco City, with an electronic bidding process conducted through the ProcureNow platform. Key deliverables include basic tow services, advanced charges for impounded vehicles, additional mileage charges, vehicle door unlocking, gasoline furnishing, flat tire changes, dolly with tow, winching, jump-starts, and extra in-route miles. The bid was released on July 18, 2022, with a deadline for questions on July 25, 2022, and a proposal submission deadline of August 2, 2022, at 5:00 pm. The county plans to award the contract on August 5, 2022, with evaluation likely focusing on pricing, service capabilities, and compliance with local requirements.

The procurement includes local and micro-business preference options, offering potential 5% local and 2% micro-business preference to qualifying vendors. Bidders must comply with Sacramento County's environmental purchasing policy, which emphasizes recycled and environmentally preferable products, and adhere to the Good Neighbor Policy requiring contractors to maintain positive relationships with surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. While specific award value was not explicitly stated, the comprehensive pricing table suggests a potentially significant contract with multiple service line items. The bid appears open to various towing service providers who can meet the county's operational and environmental standards. No incumbent vendor was specifically identified in the provided documentation, and no explicit restrictions were noted regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation beyond the local and micro-business preference options.