Vehicle and equipment towing services

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the General Services Department, is soliciting quotes through a Request for Quote (RFQ #547027) for Vehicle and Equipment Towing Services covering a two-year base term with one optional one-year renewal. The procurement seeks qualified towing service providers capable of supporting approximately 2,500 pieces of city-owned equipment, including automotive vehicles, light-duty trucks, and heavy equipment such as fire engines, dump trucks, and pavers. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications including five years of towing experience, location within a thirty-mile radius of Detroit, possession of equipment capable of towing up to 65,000 pounds, and the ability to provide 24/7 services with one-hour or less response times. Required deliverables include diverse fleet capabilities to handle simultaneous multiple towing jobs, pricing for vehicles under and over 10,000 pounds GVW at varying distances (0–10 miles, 11–20 miles, and 21–30 miles), per-mile rates for distances exceeding 30 miles, hourly rates for special services, and equipment hauling using small and low-boy trailers with winch capabilities. All bidders must maintain specified insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in automobile liability and commercial general liability, be registered with the City of Detroit Vendor Portal, and possess valid state and local licenses and permits. The RFQ was posted May 5, 2026, with written questions due May 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM, answers distributed May 13, 2026, and quotes due May 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST through the Bonfire procurement portal. Award decisions will be based on lowest responsible bid with consideration of contractor ability, equipment, and past performance; multiple awards are anticipated, and the City reserves the right to inspect bidders' fleets prior to award.

Respondents must submit comprehensive documentation including a completed Respondent Questionnaire with company background, at least five relevant project references from the last five years, organizational charts, individual resumes for key staff members, and disclosure of any claims, lawsuits, contract terminations, or debarment history. Pre-award conditions include submission of notarized consolidated affidavits addressing hiring policy compliance, equal opportunity covenants, slavery era records disclosures, and statements of political contributions; three years of financial statements; proof of insurance; and City of Detroit Treasury Clearance approval, which requires a minimum of 10 days for processing. The RFQ emphasizes Detroit resident hiring preferences and willingness to sign Priority Hire Agreements. No incumbent contractor, set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. Compensation shall be established through the pricing sheet submission with NET 30 payment terms from invoice receipt, and contract prices may be firm or subject to adjustment with maximum annual increases at a stated percentage to be confirmed in the final award documents.