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Sacramento Seeks Five-Year Towing and Roadside Services Contract for Medium and Heavy-Duty Fleet

The City of Sacramento Department of Public Works - Fleet Management Division is seeking bids for a five-year contract to provide towing and roadside services for City-owned medium and heavy-duty vehicles (GVWR over 10,000 lbs). - Government Buyer: - City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works, Fleet Management Division - Scope of Services: - Towing (medium, heavy, and light duty as backup) for vehicles such as DRW trucks, ambulances, refuse trucks, fire apparatus, and other equipment - Roadside assistance including jump starts, unlocking vehicles/equipment, flat tire changes (City supplies tire), and fuel delivery (unleaded and diesel) - Complex recovery work and heavy lift services (e.g., toolbox transport) - Delivery of equipment by driver - Service Requirements: - 24/7 availability with strict response times (1.5 hours for emergencies, 2 hours standard) - Compliance with all safety, environmental, and insurance requirements - Bidders must have sufficient fleet capacity and experience to handle anticipated workloads - Pricing Structure: - Flat rates for tows within city limits - Hook-up/dispatch fees and per-mile transport rates for tows outside city limits - Hourly/standby/labor rates billed in 15-minute increments - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs are mentioned; opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Services are provided on an as-needed basis for approximately 937 vehicles (about 37% of the City's fleet) - Contract term is five years, starting after the current contract ends

Description

The City of Sacramento is seeking bids for a contract to provide high quality towing and roadside services for medium and heavy duty fleet assets with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds and over. The services include towing, dispatch, transport, labor, recovery, and additional roadside assistance as needed for City-owned equipment. Bids must be submitted in paper format to the City Clerk's office by October 7, 2026, at 2 PM. The contract term is expected to be five years, supporting critical City departments with specialized vehicles and equipment.

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