Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #IFB 815048

CapMetro Solicits Towing Services for Bus and Non-Revenue Vehicle Fleet

CapMetro, the public transit authority for Austin, Texas, is soliciting bids for comprehensive towing services for its fleet of buses and non-revenue vehicles. - Government Buyer: - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), Procurement Department - OEMs (Vehicle Manufacturers to be Towed): - 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 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 necessary equipment, labor, materials, fuel, insurance, and overhead - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 24/7 dispatch and service availability - 90-minute maximum response time from service request - Compliance with CapMetro safety and equipment standards - Electronic bid submission via PlanetBids - Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract structure with minimum and maximum order values - Contract includes a base term through September 30, 2027, with two six-month option periods - No set-aside restrictions; open to all qualified vendors

Description

CapMetro is seeking a bidder to provide safe and secure towing services for its buses, cutaways, cars, trucks, and vans. The services include all necessary equipment to secure and transport vehicles safely to CapMetro maintenance locations or as directed by CapMetro Maintenance Management. The solicitation is in the bidding stage with electronic bid submission. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation.

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