Santa Monica Opengov #4519

Santa Monica Seeks Heavy Duty Towing Services for Transit Buses and Fire Apparatus

The City of Santa Monica Department of Transportation is seeking qualified vendors to provide heavy duty towing services for its Big Blue Bus fleet and Fire Department apparatus. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Monica Department of Transportation (SaMoDOT) - Products/Services Requested: - Heavy duty towing services for: - 30-foot, 40-foot, and 60-foot compressed natural gas (CNG) transit buses - 35-foot and 40-foot battery electric buses (BEBs) - Fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles - Requirements: - Vendors must be capable of towing both electric and traditional buses, as well as fire and emergency vehicles - Proof of insurance, licenses, and relevant certifications required - Vendors must demonstrate experience, proper equipment, and proximity to Santa Monica - Compliance with California law and Los Angeles County jurisdiction is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - All documentation and certifications must be submitted via the City’s online procurement portal

Description

This solicitation is for towing services for the City of Santa Monica Department of Transportation's Big Blue Bus fleet and the City of Santa Monica Fire Department apparatus. The fleet includes 30-foot, 40-foot, and 60-foot compressed natural gas buses, as well as 35-foot and 40-foot battery electric buses. The towing service must accommodate both electric and traditional buses, fire apparatus, and other emergency vehicles. The project is located in Santa Monica, California, and requires compliance with specific experience, equipment, and location requirements. Bidders must submit all required documentation and certifications through the City's online portal by June 11, 2026.

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