Towing Services

The City of North Miami Beach is seeking proposals for citywide vehicle towing and storage services through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP-2025-026-KC) process. The procurement aims to select up to three responsive and responsible vendors to provide comprehensive towing services for a three-year initial contract term, with the potential for three additional two-year renewals. Proposers must meet specific minimum qualifications, including maintaining an office and storage facility within or near the city, providing multiple payment methods, having two operators on duty at all times, and being able to respond to towing scenes within 30 minutes. The City will evaluate proposals based on several criteria, including firm qualifications, resources, business approach, client references, proximity to the city, and the proposed administrative fee. Notably, the City will receive an administrative fee of up to 25% of gross revenues generated from towing services, with maximum scoring awarded to proposals offering the highest percentage. The solicitation was released on May 30, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference held virtually on June 25, 2025. Proposals are due by 3:00 pm on July 11, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through the City's eProcurement Portal.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers will be required to comply with various Florida statutes, including E-Verify requirements for employee work authorization, public records laws, and anti-discrimination provisions. The contractor must carry professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, naming the City as an additional insured, and adhere to living wage ordinances and ethical standards. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the contract includes provisions for precise towing and storage services with detailed rate structures based on Miami-Dade County's Maximum Non-Consent Tow Rates. These rates range from $153.47 to $412.00 for basic tow services, with additional fees for mileage, scene time, and storage. The City's Towing Bill of Rights attachment provides additional guidelines for towing procedures, emphasizing consumer protections and transparent service delivery. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the administrative fee structure and detailed rate schedule suggest a potentially lucrative opportunity for qualified towing service providers.