About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Virginia Department of Transportation requires on-call, as-needed towing services to support roadway clearing operations during inclement weather and emergencies within Frederick and Clarke Counties. Contractors must provide experienced drivers and equipment, including a 25-ton capacity heavy-duty wrecker and an 8-ton capacity medium-duty wrecker or rollback capable of handling Class 1 through Class IIB light trucks. Eligibility is restricted to onshore US organizations authorized to transact business in Virginia, including compliance with State Corporation Commission requirements. Bidders must submit completed attachments covering qualifications, equipment inventory, subcontractor approvals, contacts, and references before the solicitation closes at 4:00 PM EST on November 16, 2026. All questions are due no later than November 9, 2026, and a virtual public bid opening will follow on November 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Virginia Department of Transportation
- Solicitation No.
- 161326
Scope of work
- Provide towing services with a 25-ton capacity heavy duty wrecker on I-81 from Exit 302 to West Virginia state line MM 324
- Stage wreckers at Winchester AHQ and/or Stephens City AHQ or as directed by VDOT
- Provide towing services with a 25-ton capacity heavy duty wrecker on Primary and Secondary routes in Frederick and Clarke Counties
- Provide towing services with an 8-ton capacity medium duty wrecker/rollback on interstate, primary, and secondary roads
- Maintain capability to provide up to two 25-ton capacity wreckers at one time
- Relocate vehicles to the nearest safe location off the travel portion of the roadway
- Provide services on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year
- Provide continuous operations and maintain dedicated equipment and personnel during assigned shifts
Minimum qualifications
- Operators must have at least two years experience performing towing services for heavy equipment
- Driver/operators must have successfully completed the Transportation Traffic Incident Management (TIMs) course
- Operators must be registered through the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
- Operators must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements when required by equipment
- Contractor and proposed subcontractors must be enrolled in the E-Verify program
- Foreman or crew supervisor must be capable of communicating and comprehending English verbally and in writing
- Bidder must be authorized to transact business in Virginia and registered with the State Corporation Commission
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A VA State Corporation Commission Form
- Attachment B Vendor Qualification / Equipment Inventory Certification Form
- Attachment C Subcontractor Approval Request Form
- Attachment D Normal and Emergency Contacts
- Attachment E References
- Virginia DCJS registrations and TIM Course Completion Certifications for all drivers/operators
Key dates
- Issue Date
- November 6, 2026
- Questions due
- 4:00PM EST/EDT on November 9, 2026
- Solicitation Closing Date and Time
- 4:00 PM EST/EDT on November 16, 2026
- Virtual Public Bid Opening Date and Time
- 10:00AM EST/EDT on November 17, 2026
- Contract start
- on or after, December 31, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic submission
- Instructions
- Upload completed bid documents and fillable attachments via the procurement portal prior to the closing deadline of 4:00 PM EST/EDT on November 16, 2026.
Contract details
- Term
- One year, with four optional, consecutive one-year renewal terms
- Place of performance
- Frederick & Clarke Counties, Virginia
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with Code of Virginia §§ 2.2-4332 and 65.2-800 et seq., with all coverage provided by companies authorized to sell insurance in Virginia.