Light Fleet Towing Service

The County of Sacramento is seeking a vendor to provide light fleet towing services for its passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks through Request for Bid (RFB) #2022-RFB-0104. The procurement requires a comprehensive towing service capable of responding to service requests within 60 minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Vendors must be able to tow vehicles up to 14,000 registered gross vehicle weight and provide both local and return towing services. Key qualifications include maintaining current CHP inspections, valid vehicle registrations, driver credentials, drug testing certificates, and motor carrier operating authority. Evaluation criteria will assess industry experience, understanding of specifications, pricing structure, and past service levels with the county. The bid was released on September 20, 2022, with a deadline for questions on September 30, 2022, and a final response deadline of October 7, 2022, at 5:00 pm. The contract is expected to be awarded on October 14, 2022, with an initial one-year term and potential renewal options contingent on a favorable customer service survey.

The procurement includes provisions for local and micro-business preferences, offering potential 5% local and 2% micro-business preference options. The county has implemented an environmentally preferable purchasing policy that encourages sustainable procurement practices. Bidders must meet specific insurance requirements, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. The pricing structure allows for a fuel surcharge mechanism, permitting additional percentage charges if diesel prices exceed $5.00 per gallon, with incremental increases based on fuel price fluctuations. Vendors must propose fixed pricing for the first contract year, with potential price increase requests allowed after the initial term, subject to documentation and approval. The services will be provided at 9660 Ecology Lane in Sacramento, California, and the contract includes detailed line items for various towing-related services such as advanced impound charges, additional mileage, vehicle door unlocking, gasoline provision, flat tire changes, dolly usage, winching, jump-starts, and extra in-route miles. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the comprehensive pricing structure suggests a flexible and comprehensive approach to light fleet towing services.