Vehicle Towing for Police Department

The City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, located in Rutherford County, is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB-37-2026) for vehicle towing services to support the Police Department on an as-needed basis. The procurement seeks qualified towing service providers capable of delivering emergency and non-emergency vehicle towing services for police-related incidents within the City's jurisdiction. Bidders must provide pricing for three classes of tow trucks (Class A, Class C, and Class D) across three service areas: flat rates for towing within city limits, flat rates for towing in Rutherford County outside city limits, and per-mile rates for towing outside Rutherford County, with all pricing being all-inclusive of services, parts, labor, accessories, and freight. Required qualifications include appropriate licensing, insurance coverage, equipment certifications, and the ability to provide 24/7 towing availability. The bid form requires line-item pricing for each service category and vehicle class, along with identification of any subcontractors that will be used to perform services. Evaluation criteria focus on hourly rates, mileage charges, and service fees outlined in bidders' proposals. Sealed bids must be received no later than Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST, with the contract anticipated to be awarded to one or more qualified vendors.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, nor do they indicate preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The City of Murfreesboro is exempt from sales tax, and bidders must reflect this exemption in their pricing. A cleanup fee applies to all towing services regardless of vehicle type and includes broom cleanup and oil spill remediation as necessary. While the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available summaries, the contract structure allows for awards to multiple qualified vendors to ensure comprehensive coverage of police towing needs. The complete scope of work, performance requirements, insurance specifications, and detailed pricing structures are outlined in the full ITB document to guide bidders' proposals.