Police Towing & Vehicle Evidence Storage

Buncombe County, North Carolina is requesting proposals for police towing and vehicle evidence storage services under RFP 298-FY27-APD, with proposals due September 23, 2026. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide call-out towing services for police vehicles and operate climate-controlled, secure evidence storage facilities compliant with law enforcement chain-of-custody requirements.

Respondents must demonstrate capacity to handle police towing requests on demand and maintain storage facilities meeting evidence-handling standards. Vendors are required to hold appropriate licensing and insurance coverage and show experience managing similar public-sector towing and evidence storage operations. Financial stability is a stated evaluation criterion.

The contract will be structured on a per-service basis, with towing and storage rates subject to negotiation and approval. The resulting agreement will include an initial term with potential renewal options exercisable at the state's discretion. Pricing submissions are expected as part of the proposal response.

The solicitation may include set-asides for small businesses or disadvantaged vendors in accordance with North Carolina procurement regulations; specific set-aside or preference program details are contained in the full RFP document. The attached advertisement does not identify an incumbent or specific contract value.