New York State Contract Reporter #SF260153

Towing Services for the 2026 New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY

This opportunity seeks towing services for the 2026 New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY, managed by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, Division of State Fair. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, Division of State Fair, NYS Fair Office - Scope of Services: - Towing of vehicles (cars, lightweight trucks, heavy trucks up to 40,000 lbs) - Jump-starting vehicles - Unlocking car doors - Changing flat tires - Fuel assistance for vehicles that have run out of gas - Service Recipients: - NYS Fair Department (pre-fair and during fair) - Fair patrons (general public attending the fair) - Vendor Selection: - Up to three preferred towing vendors will be selected - Vendors must provide properly registered, inspected, and insured tow trucks (with wheel lifts, cell phones, professional lockout tools, and at least one with dollies) - Drivers must be licensed, uniformed, and courteous - Vendors must maintain detailed service records and provide insurance coverage (minimum $1,000,000 general liability, $50,000 garage keepers legal liability) - Submission of equipment lists, references, and price lists required - Pricing: - Department services paid based on lowest hourly tow rate - Patron services charged directly to consumers per vendor price list - No specific OEMs or branded equipment are mentioned - No set-asides for MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE participation

Description

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking towing services for the 2026 New York State Fair. The contract includes towing vehicles for the NYS Fair Department during Pre-Fair and Fairtime from August 24, 2026, to September 7, 2026. Up to three preferred towing vendors will be selected to provide services during the fair, including towing, jump-starting cars, opening locked doors, changing flat tires, and assisting motorists who have run out of gas. The procurement is conducted under discretionary authority allowing purchases without a formal competitive process in certain circumstances.

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