Vehicle Towing for Police Department

The City of Murfreesboro is requesting sealed bids for vehicle towing services to support the Murfreesboro Police Department under ITB-03-2027, with bids due July 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The City intends to award contracts to multiple responsive and responsible bidders and does not guarantee a minimum number of tows; services are provided on an as-needed basis.

The scope covers towing services for City-owned police vehicles and vehicles required for evidentiary or investigative purposes, available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year, with a maximum response time of 30 minutes from Police Department Dispatch notification. Bidders must provide Class A, Class C, and Class D towing equipment and maintain all necessary permits and compliance with applicable laws. Pricing is structured in four service categories — Class A towing, Class C towing, Class D towing, and cleanup fees (broom sweeping and oil spill remediation) — with separate flat rates for towing within city limits, flat rates within Rutherford County outside city limits, and per-mile rates outside Rutherford County. All bid prices must be all-inclusive, encompassing services rendered, parts, labor, accessories, freight, and any other standard equipment necessary to provide towing services. Bidders must identify any subcontractors used to perform work.

The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods. The City will evaluate bids based on lowest cost that fully conforms to specifications, bidder ability to perform, reputation, experience, compliance history, and past performance with the City. Successful bidders must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 and automotive and workers' compensation insurance, providing certificates of insurance prior to work commencement. The City is not subject to sales tax. No award is binding until approved by City Council and a formal contract is signed.