Private Property Towing Fee Study

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 452-26-BLC012) for a comprehensive Private Property Towing Fee Study and Recommendation. The primary objective is to develop a methodology and conduct a study recommending maximum private property towing fees in Texas, as mandated by Texas Occupations Code 2308.0575. The study must analyze towing fees across five Texas regions, examine municipal rates, and adjust for consumer price indices related to vehicle maintenance, insurance, and gasoline prices. Respondents are required to be independent entities without conflicts of interest in the towing industry, and must complete data collection within six months and submit the final study within two months thereafter. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: respondent qualifications (30%), proposal methodology (10%), work plan (20%), employee experience (20%), and cost (20%). The solicitation was released on August 21, 2025, with proposals due on September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Zone Time, for a contract term of twelve months.

The solicitation emphasizes the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program, with statewide goals ranging from 11.2% to 32.9% depending on the contract type. Respondents are required to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan, demonstrating their commitment to providing subcontracting opportunities to historically underutilized businesses. The contract will require comprehensive information security and confidentiality measures, including compliance with HIPAA and Texas Medical Records Privacy Act, encryption requirements, and stringent data protection protocols. While the maximum contract value is not explicitly stated, payment will be reimbursed only after TDLR's approval of deliverables. The contract includes provisions for potential termination without penalty if legislative funding is not appropriated, and requires the contractor to maintain all information within the continental United States and comply with specific cybersecurity training and information security frameworks.