On Call Towing Services 159426UIFB

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Culpeper District issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #159426) for on-call towing services in Louisa and Fluvanna Counties, specifically covering Interstate 64 from mile marker 130.2 to 147.8. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide emergency and special event towing services to clear roadways of stalled, abandoned, or stuck vehicles. Required equipment includes two Heavy Duty Wreckers with a minimum 25-ton boom rating capable of towing up to 80,000 lbs, and two Light Duty 4X4 wreckers with up to 10,000 lbs GVWR. The contractor must provide continuous 24/7/365 service with a two-hour response time and maintain Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) systems provided by VDOT. The bid submission deadline was originally set for January 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with a contract period running from the award date through May 1, 2025. Pricing will be based on hourly operational rates that include the wrecker, operator, fuel, and all associated expenses, with a minimum four-hour callout guarantee.

The solicitation is designated as a Small Business Enhancement Award Priority, with specific procurement preferences for disadvantaged businesses. Awards will be made preferentially to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids under $10,000 and DSBSD-certified small businesses for bids under $100,000, provided the prices are determined to be fair and reasonable. If these criteria are not met, the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder regardless of business size. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability ($100,000), Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1M combined single limit). Notably, a Notice of Cancellation was issued on January 22, 2025, indicating the solicitation was canceled with potential re-advertisement at a later date. The contractor will be responsible for providing their own operators, fuel, and equipment, with payment processed on an hourly basis.