Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #815048

CapMetro Solicits Towing Services for Buses and Fleet Vehicles (Multiple OEMs)

CapMetro is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive towing services for its fleet of transit buses and non-revenue vehicles in the Austin, Texas area. - Government Buyer: - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), Procurement Department - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) Highlighted: - GILLIG - New Flyer - Proterra - Nova Bus - Motor Coach Industries (M.C.I.) - Products/Services Requested: - Towing services for a range of vehicle types, including: - GILLIG 35/40 ft diesel buses (estimated 450 tows base term) - New Flyer 35/50 ft diesel buses (375 tows base term) - New Flyer 40 ft electric buses (150 tows base term) - Proterra 40 ft electric buses (20 tows base term) - Nova 40 ft diesel buses (60 tows base term) - Nova 60 ft diesel buses (20 tows base term) - M.C.I. 45 ft diesel buses (50 tows base term) - Cars, minivans, pick-up trucks (125 tows base term) - Trailers (10 tows base term) - Flat rate and call-out towing services (10 each base term) - Services include safe towing, recovery (including overturned vehicles), tire changes, and 24/7 dispatch with a required 90-minute response time - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, fuel, insurance, and overhead - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 24/7 dispatch and service availability - 90-minute maximum response time from service request - Ability to tow both diesel and electric buses from multiple OEMs - Compliance with CapMetro safety and documentation standards - Pricing to include hook-up fees, per-mile loaded fees, and fuel surcharges - Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract structure with minimum and maximum order values - Place of Performance: - CapMetro service area, including Austin and surrounding communities - Main contracting office at 2910 E. 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702

Description

CapMetro is soliciting bids for safe and secure towing services for its fleet including buses, cutaways, cars, trucks, and vans. The selected bidder will provide all necessary equipment to safely secure and transport these vehicles to CapMetro maintenance locations or other designated sites. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission and includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting. The contract covers towing services with no set-aside restrictions.

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