Winter Heavy Duty Towing for SHA in Allegany County

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is requesting bids on heavy-duty winter towing and vehicle relocation services for Allegany County with potential deployment to Garrett and Washington Counties in SHA District Six, with bids due November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM at LaVale Maintenance Shop and public bid opening at the same location. This is a single-award, Category II small procurement with bids not to exceed $49,999.

The contractor must supply a minimum of one Class 8 tow truck equipped with hydraulic underreach capabilities (minimum 25,000-pound lifting rating and 80,000-pound gross vehicle weight towing capacity), 40-ton crane capacity, and all-wheel drive or chain-equipped vehicles for winter weather operations on state roadways. The contractor shall maintain 24/7 availability with a 15-minute confirmation response requirement and a one-hour on-site arrival response time. Bidders must demonstrate three years of verifiable towing experience as an owner or principal, or employment of a full-time manager with three years of commercial towing experience. Tow truck operators require a minimum of one year of wrecker service experience or completion of an approved tow truck driver training program within five years.

The contract term extends through May 31, 2028, or until the awarded contract value is expended, whichever occurs first. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance ($1 million combined single limit per occurrence; $2 million annual aggregate), Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Maryland law, and Automobile/Commercial Truck Insurance meeting state requirements, with the State listed as an additional insured. No travel reimbursement is authorized. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions were due November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM. No federal funding, MBE/DBE, or VSBE subcontracting goals apply. Bids must be submitted electronically via eMMA with supporting documentation including signed Check In/Check Out Sheets and detailed start/stop times.