Lake Forest Opengov #2026-RFP-033

Lake Forest Solicits 24/7 Bicycle and E-Bike Towing and Storage Services

The City of Lake Forest is seeking qualified vendors to provide on-call towing and storage services for bicycles and electric bicycles (E-Bikes) found in violation of local and state codes. - Government Buyer: - City of Lake Forest, Management Services - Community Outreach, Emergency Management, and Police Services - Products/Services Requested: - 24/7 towing, storage, impound, and release services for bicycles and electric bicycles (Classes 1, 2, and 3) - Fee-based towing per incident - Daily storage charges for impounded bicycles/E-Bikes - On-site and after-hours release services - Notable Requirements: - Services must be available 24/7, including holidays - Response time within 30 minutes of call - Operator certification required - Secure storage facilities for impounded items - All fees collected directly from customers; no cost to the City - Contract is on-call/as-needed with no guaranteed volume - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract term is three years, with options for up to two additional one-year extensions

Description

The City of Lake Forest is soliciting proposals from qualified, experienced vendors for towing and storage services for bicycles and electric bicycles that have been found in violation of the Lake Forest Municipal Code and/or the California Vehicle Code. The contractor will be responsible for all phases of call response, towing, storage, and release of electric bicycles. Towing services shall be available 24/7, and the contractor will collect all fees associated with towing and storage from individuals who have had their electric bicycles towed. Services will be provided on an on-call, as-needed basis with no guarantee of work volume.

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