Des Moines Ionwave #J26-258

Comprehensive Towing and Roadside Services for City of Des Moines Fleet

This opportunity involves comprehensive towing and roadside services for the City of Des Moines Fleet Services Division: - Government Buyer: - City of Des Moines, Fleet Services Division (Finance Office) - Products/Services Requested: - Towing and winching for both light and heavy vehicles - Tire changes for passenger and light trucks (including additional tire changes on the same unit) - Jump-start services for City vehicles and equipment - Emergency unlock services (e.g., keys or animals locked inside vehicles) - Quantities and Line Items: - 110 light vehicle tows - 14 jump starts - 40 tire changes - 2 additional tire changes (same unit) - Winching (light and heavy vehicles, hourly) - Heavy unit towing (hourly) - 1 emergency unlock - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 24/7/365 service coverage, including holidays and adverse weather - Strict response time: service must begin within 30 minutes of a call - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials (except mounted tires, which are City-supplied) - Ability to handle a diverse fleet of approximately 1,600 units, including heavy construction equipment - Proof of insurance required - Separate awards possible for light and heavy-duty towing categories - No price escalation during the initial term; capped increases during extensions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Fleet Services Center, 1700 Maury Street, Des Moines, IA - Finance Office, 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Description

The City of Des Moines is soliciting sealed bids from qualified companies to provide towing services for its Fleet Services Division. The services include towing, winching of light and heavy vehicles, changing passenger and light truck tires, and jump-starting City vehicles and equipment. The contractor must respond 24/7, including holidays and adverse weather, and provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary. The City will provide mounted tires for use and requires the return of flat tires with wheels to the Fleet Services Center.

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