Light/Medium Duty On-Call Towing Service

The City of Pasadena Public Works Department Building Systems and Fleet Management Division (PW-BSFMD) is conducting an Informal Selection solicitation for Light/Medium Duty On-Call Towing Service, targeting vendors capable of providing towing services for vehicles ranging from 10,000 to 14,000 lbs. The project requires vendors to respond to service calls within 30 minutes, perform flat tire changes, and execute low clearance towing in spaces with 84-inch ceiling heights. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive towing services from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with contract award based on the lowest Grand Total Price submitted in the Bidders' Proposal. Electronic proposals must be submitted through the City's eProcurement Portal by 4:00 pm on June 29, 2023, with a deadline for questions set for June 26, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Vendors are required to provide unit prices for various towing distances, demonstrate relevant experience through a comprehensive Relevant Experience Form detailing five previous projects, and complete technical and administrative documentation including a Technical Questionnaire, workforce utilization forms, and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov.

The solicitation emphasizes equal employment opportunity and includes provisions for local preferences and compliance with the Pasadena Living Wage Ordinance. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement documents include optional forms (AA-1, AA-2, AA-3) that encourage reporting on workforce diversity and demographic information. Vendors must be prepared to submit additional documentation after selection, including tax identification, business licenses, and proof of insurance. The contract appears to be open to various business types, with an emphasis on transparency and non-discrimination. While a specific contract value is not mentioned, the requirement for detailed pricing suggests a potentially significant annual commitment for towing services. The procurement is funded by the City of Pasadena, and selected vendors will be required to upload invoices electronically through a vendor invoice portal, adhering to specific submission guidelines within seven days of service delivery.