What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Toledo seeks code compliance and vehicle towing services. Services include towing, removal, storage, and disposal of various vehicles and related items.
Scope of work
- Towing and removal of passenger vehicles, trucks, vans, SUVs, and motorcycles
- Removal of inoperable, junk, abandoned, unlicensed, or improperly parked vehicles
- Removal of utility trailers, enclosed trailers, campers, RVs, and boats
- Removal of dumpsters, containers, and unusual or oversized items
- Winching, dolly, flatbed, and specialty equipment removal services
- Secure storage facility with custody, control, and recordkeeping
- Lawful disposal, auction, salvage, and title processing of unclaimed items
- Documentation and photographs provided within 24 hours of removal
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience with municipal towing or nuisance abatement work | Not specified |
| Ability to perform standard and complex removals | Not specified |
| Available equipment | Not specified |
| Response time | Not specified |
| Storage capability | Not specified |
| Documentation and reporting ability | Not specified |
| Compliance history | Not specified |
| Proposed pricing | Not specified |
| Past work or experience with the City of Toledo | Not specified |
| Local preference, if applicable | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Maintain all licenses required to operate a towing or removal business in Ohio
- Maintain any required City of Toledo towing license, where applicable
- Maintain $1,000,000 insurance coverage naming City of Toledo as additional insured
- Maintain a secure storage facility or access to lawful secured storage
- Demonstrate experience with towing, removal, storage, and disposal services
- Demonstrate ability to handle non-consensual or government-directed removals
- Possess equipment necessary to complete standard and non-standard removals
- Maintain staff capable of responding to City-directed assignments
Documents to include with your response
- Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Conditions and Contract Specifications
- Living Wage Contract Addendum
- Primary/Subcontractor Agreement Certificate
- Line Items (proposed pricing schedule)
- Bid Guaranty (bid bond or certified/cashier's check)
- Signed Contract by the Vendor
- W-9 and Insurance Certificate
- EEO Compliance and Debarment Certification
- Living Wage Affidavit and Bureau of Workers' Compensation Certificate
- Vendor Registration, Business Tax Registration, Child Support Affidavit, Vendor Utility
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PlanetBids
- Instructions
- Submit online through PlanetBids portal. Bid guaranty check, if used, must also be received by Division of Purchases and Supplies by due date.