Guilford County NC MUNIS #20225

Guilford County Solicits 24/7 Vehicle Towing Services for Sheriff's Office

Guilford County is seeking qualified firms to provide continuous, 24/7 vehicle towing services to support the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Purchasing Department, in coordination with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office - Products/Services Requested: - 24-hour, 365-day-per-year on-call vehicle towing services for vehicles in violation of criminal and certain traffic laws - Towing of both small and large vehicles, including agency vehicles up to and over five miles - Towing to designated facilities identified by the Sheriff's Office - Early drop-off services and winching, dolly, and minor impoundment services - Storage services for impounded vehicles (when preauthorized), with daily storage fees - Additional services: lockouts, tire changes, jump starts, gas delivery, and administrative processing - Key Requirements: - Providers must respond within 30 minutes of a call - Maintain specific equipment standards, including minimum numbers and types of wreckers and safety equipment - Compliance with all state and federal towing regulations - MWBE participation is encouraged, with a 15% aspirational goal - Pricing is regulated by attached fee schedules for various towing and storage scenarios - Detailed insurance and documentation requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; opportunity is open to all qualified towing service providers - Notable Details: - Fee schedules specify rates for impound towing, storage, dolly use, large vehicle towing, winching, and administrative fees - Storage is not required unless preauthorized by the County - Providers must maintain records and comply with all applicable regulations

Description

Guilford County Purchasing Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide ongoing 24-hour, 365 day per year vehicle towing services for vehicles in violation of criminal and certain traffic laws. The selected provider will tow vehicles to a designated facility identified by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. The contract term is initially three years with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, totaling up to five years. The scope includes towing agency vehicles up to and over five miles, early drop fees, and compliance with specified equipment and service requirements. The County encourages Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation with an aspirational goal of 15%.

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