Towing contract

The City of South Daytona, Florida is soliciting bids for an exclusive Wrecker Towing Services contract (Bid No. 25-RFP-014) covering vehicle towing and storage within its jurisdiction. The procurement seeks a three-year towing service provider with potential three additional twelve-month extensions, with sealed bids due by 4:30 PM on May 7, 2025, submitted through the OpenGov Portal. The successful bidder must provide comprehensive towing services with specific operational requirements, including maintaining four specialized wreckers (two Class A, one Class C, and one rollback), a storage facility with minimum 100 spaces, and 20-minute emergency response times. Key qualifications include having a storage facility within 10 road miles of South Daytona city limits, 24/7 operational availability, and capability to handle various vehicle types and towing scenarios. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on response capabilities, equipment readiness, pricing structure, and compliance with detailed operational specifications outlined in the Request for Proposal document.

The contract requires the towing provider to maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $500,000 workers' compensation, $1,000,000 general liability, and garage keepers legal liability. The successful vendor must also post a $40,000 cash or surety bond and will be required to pay the city a per-tow fee (amount to be determined by the bidder's proposal). While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned, the comprehensive requirements suggest the need for an established, professional towing operation with significant infrastructure and operational capacity. The towing contract includes a detailed pricing matrix with maximum rates ranging from $150 to $500 for different vehicle classes, plus additional fees for storage, mileage, and supplementary services. Though a precise contract value is not specified, the three-year term with potential extensions indicates a substantial financial opportunity for the selected towing service provider.