# Illinois Waukegan Civic Plus #FY27 PD Towing

City of Waukegan Police Department seeks qualified towing companies for official citywide towing services

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 14, 2026
**Identifier:** FY27 PD Towing
**NAICS:** 488410

The City of Waukegan Police Department is seeking qualified towing companies to join its official Tow Service List for citywide towing and related services.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Waukegan, Police Department
  - Contact: Michael Mandro, Deputy Chief
- Services Requested:
  - Official towing and related services within Waukegan city limits
  - Includes towing vehicles involved in collisions, abandoned or disabled vehicles, evidence impounds, recovered stolen vehicles, emergency relocations, and other lawful police-requested tows
  - Secure storage of vehicles, scene support, administrative coordination, and compliance with operational standards
- Requirements:
  - Licensed towing companies with proven municipal experience
  - Principal place of business and secure storage facility located within Waukegan
  - 24/7 dispatch coverage and prompt response times
  - Services provided in both English and Spanish
  - Compliance with Illinois Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training
  - Robust insurance coverage and proper staffing/equipment
  - Fees collected directly from vehicle owners; no direct payment from the City
  - Preference for local vendors, MBE/DBE certified companies, and those with local hiring/language access
- Multiple companies may be selected; inclusion does not guarantee service volume
- Initial service period is one year, with possible annual extensions

### Description

The City of Waukegan, Illinois, is soliciting qualification statements from licensed towing companies to provide official towing and related services within city limits at the request of the Waukegan Police Department and other authorized City departments. Services include towing vehicles involved in collisions, abandoned or disabled vehicles, seized or impounded vehicles, recovered stolen vehicles, and vehicles relocated during emergencies or special events. The City may select multiple companies for the Tow Service List, with an initial service period of one year and possible extensions. The City will not pay towing companies directly; fees are collected from vehicle owners or lawful payors.

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