Towing and Recovery Services

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is soliciting quotes for Towing and Recovery Services across Montgomery County, Ohio, through a Request for Quotation (RFQ 25-22). The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive towing services for various vehicle types including diesel fleet, trolley fleet, non-revenue trucks, medium duty buses, and automobiles. Vendors must offer 24-hour live dispatch with a mandatory one-hour response time and capability to tow vehicles primarily to the RTA facility at 600 Longworth Street Campus in Dayton, with occasional tows to two locations in West Chester, Ohio. The contract is structured for a five-year period, with vendors required to comply with state and local laws, use proper safety chains, and adhere to manufacturers' towing procedures to prevent vehicle damage. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing to remain firm throughout the contract term. The RFQ documents indicate a posted date of April 1, 2025, with a due date of March 27, 2025, suggesting an expedited procurement timeline.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), with bidders required to provide documentation demonstrating compliance with federal transit administration requirements, equal employment opportunity standards, and civil rights regulations. Potential vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide debarment certifications, with the contract award contingent upon meeting these federal compliance standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the RFQ includes a comprehensive pricing structure allowing vendors to quote rates for different vehicle types and towing distances. The procurement appears to be open to qualified towing service providers who can meet the technical specifications, safety requirements, and operational standards outlined in the RFQ. Interested vendors must carefully review the attached documents, particularly the General Terms and Conditions, which outline extensive insurance requirements, including specific minimums for workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and excess/umbrella coverage.