City of West Des Moines Towing and Recovery Services

The City of West Des Moines Department of Public Services seeks qualified contractors to provide towing and recovery services for City vehicles and equipment on an as-needed basis. The selected contractor must supply licensed personnel, appropriate materials, and equipment in good condition to handle both light and heavy loads safely across the West Des Moines metro area twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. Required duties include clearing debris and hazardous spills, releasing parking brakes, removing axle shafts, and separating drive-shaft U-joints. Bidders must register and submit all bid forms, pricing, and required attachments electronically through the City's IonWave e-bidding portal by 2:00 PM local time on November 25, 2026. The City will not accept paper or emailed bids. Submitted bids will be evaluated on factors including past comparable experience, references, and equipment lists. The resulting contract features an initial term of one year, with total renewals not to exceed five years.