San Joaquin Council of Governments Opengov #2027-RFQ-001

San Joaquin Council of Governments seeks tow service providers for Freeway Service Patrol program

This opportunity involves the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) seeking tow service providers for the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program in San Joaquin County, California. - Government Buyer: - San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG), Planning Department - Program managed in partnership with Caltrans and California Highway Patrol (CHP) - Services Requested: - Freeway Service Patrol roadside assistance services - Roving tow truck operations for rapid response to disabled vehicles - Minor mechanical repairs (e.g., flat tires, overheated engines, out-of-gas situations) - Towing vehicles to safe locations off the freeway - Notable Requirements: - Providers must have appropriate insurance coverage - Compliance with non-discrimination and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation policies - Electronic submission of proposals required - Providers must coordinate with SJCOG, Caltrans, and CHP - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Focus is on service delivery, not specific equipment brands or part numbers

Description

The Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) is a publicly funded program providing free roadside assistance for disabled vehicles on select congested freeways in San Joaquin County. Managed by the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG), the program deploys roving tow trucks to alleviate traffic congestion caused by vehicle breakdowns and minor accidents. The solicitation seeks services to support the FSP program with goals including congestion relief, safety, air quality improvement, partnership among agencies, and motorist assistance. The contract period is from January 4, 2027, to June 30, 2031, with possible extensions, and requires compliance with federal and state regulations including DBE participation.

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