Opportunity
Guilford County NC MUNIS #20137
Guilford County Solicits 24/7 Vehicle Towing Services for Sheriff's Office
Posted
May 01, 2023
Respond By
May 26, 2023
Identifier
20137
NAICS
488410
Guilford County is seeking qualified providers to deliver vehicle towing services for the Sheriff's Office. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Purchasing Department, supporting the Guilford County Sheriff's Office - Products/Services Requested: - 24/7 on-call vehicle towing services for vehicles involved in criminal or traffic violations - Towing of both small and large vehicles, including wrecked vehicles - Providers must have: - At least two heavy-duty wreckers for large vehicles, equipped with necessary safety and recovery equipment - At least three wreckers (including rollbacks) for small vehicles, with required safety and recovery equipment - Early drop fee for vehicles if the owner arrives before removal - Vehicle storage coordination and dispatch services - Notable Requirements: - Providers must respond to requests within 30 minutes - Continuous 24-hour service is mandatory - Compliance with North Carolina state and federal regulations - Providers must maintain required insurance coverage - 15% MWBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise) participation goal - Electronic bid submission via the county's Vendor Self Service system - No specific OEMs or brands are required; opportunity is open to all qualified towing service vendors - Contract Term: - Three years initial term, with two optional one-year renewals (up to five years total)
Description
Guilford County Purchasing Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide vehicle towing services. The purpose is to obtain qualified providers to respond to requests from the Guilford County Sheriffs Office for towing motor vehicles in violation of criminal and certain local traffic laws. The contract will be for three years with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Providers must offer 24-hour on-call service, respond within 30 minutes, and comply with equipment and operational requirements as specified.