Opportunity
City of Toledo PlanetBids #10008663
City of Toledo seeks contractors for vehicle towing, removal, storage, and disposal services for nuisance abatement
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
10008663
NAICS
488410
The City of Toledo, Division of Code Compliance, is seeking qualified contractors to provide vehicle towing, removal, storage, and disposal services for nuisance abatement activities. - Government Buyer: - City of Toledo, Housing & Community Development, Division of Code Compliance - Services Requested: - Comprehensive towing, removal, storage, and disposal of a wide range of vehicles and items - Passenger vehicles, light trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, trailers, campers, RVs, boats (on trailer or ground), dumpsters, containers, unusual or oversized items - Winching, dolly, flatbed services - Secure storage and lawful disposal, including auction and salvage - Detailed documentation for each removal - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must hold a current City of Toledo-Police Tow License - Minimum $1,000,000 insurance coverage, naming the City as additional insured - Secure storage facility and demonstrated experience with government removals - Compliance with federal, state, and local laws (including Toledo Municipal Code and Ohio Revised Code) - Living wage standards, timely response, and ability to handle emergency and routine removals - Extensive paperwork required for bid submission (vendor registration, tax registration, affidavits, insurance certificates, EEO compliance, debarment certification, etc.) - Bid guaranty requirements based on contract value - Contract Details: - One-year contract, with potential for renewal or extension - Work assigned based on availability, capability, response time, and negotiated pricing - Multiple contractors may be selected; no guaranteed minimum work - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Insurance Requirements: - Commercial General Liability ($1M per operation/injury/damage) - Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($500K per occurrence) - Waivers of subrogation and ongoing coverage required
Description
The City of Toledo, Division of Code Compliance, is seeking qualified towing and removal contractors to provide vehicle towing, removal, storage, and disposal services in support of nuisance abatement activities. Services include towing passenger vehicles, light trucks, motorcycles, trailers, campers, RVs, boats, dumpsters, and unusual or oversized items. Contractors must provide labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, storage, disposal, and documentation as required. The contract duration is one year, starting upon issuance of a purchase order, with work assigned based on availability, capability, and negotiated pricing.