ON-CALL EMERGENCY WRECKER SERVICE

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting proposals for On-Call Emergency Wrecker Services to support statewide emergency response operations, specifically for Class A (light duty) and Class C (heavy duty) towing and recovery during declared emergencies such as hurricanes, tropical storms, winter weather, and natural disasters. Qualified contractors must provide emergency wrecker services with fixed pricing for mobilization and hourly towing rates, not to exceed $1,300 for Class A and $1,500 for Class C mobilization, with hourly rates capped at $227.50 for Class A and $390 for Class C. Contractors must deploy equipment and personnel within four hours of Notice to Proceed, maintain appropriate licensing and insurance (including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability), and ensure all personnel possess valid commercial driver's licenses with one year of towing/recovery experience. The solicitation requires contractors to complete SCDOT Traffic Incident Management training, pass background checks and drug screenings, and be available for assignment to Traffic Management Centers. Key submission deadlines include a pre-bid conference on October 29, 2025, question submission by October 30, 2025, and proposal submissions online at www.procurement.sc.gov by November 25, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with award notification scheduled for December 11, 2025.

The contract will establish multiple sources of supply with no guaranteed minimum volume and will have an initial five-year term from January 23, 2026, to January 22, 2031, with potential automatic renewals for additional four-year periods. South Carolina's resident vendor preferences will be applied to the solicitation, requiring offerors to provide in-state office addresses and certify their qualification for claimed preferences. Contractors are prohibited from accepting tips or direct payments from vehicle owners and must submit comprehensive Call Logs for payment. The procurement applies to Richland County and potentially other jurisdictions statewide, with a focus on emergency response capabilities. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation includes maximum rates for mobilization, hourly towing, and Traffic Management Center representative services, with hourly rates not exceeding $150 for TMC services. The procurement officer, Amy Sabol, can be contacted at 803-737-0834 or SabolAC@scdot.org for additional information. Offers must remain open for a minimum of thirty calendar days following the opening date, and all solicitation documents will be available on the procurement website.