San Bernardino County Transportation Authority PlanetBids #RFP26-1003459

Freeway Service Patrol Beat 14 operations and tow-truck services on I-215

SBCTA is seeking a contractor to operate Freeway Service Patrol Beat 14 on I-215 in San Bernardino County. - Buyer and partners - San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), through its Special Projects department, is the buyer. - The program is conducted in partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP). - Requested services - Operate Beat 14 on I-215 from the Riverside County line to Devore Road, covering weekday peak periods and responding to CHP-dispatched calls. - Provide no-cost roadside help for disabled vehicles and minor incidents, including tire changes, jump starts, limited fuel, and minor mechanical assistance. - The listed operations quantity is 2,376; the unit is not specified. The scope also allows authorized extra work, including weekend and construction patrols. - Mobilize by acquiring and preparing vehicles, installing equipment, hiring and training drivers, and completing inspections and certification. Readiness is required within 245 calendar days after the first notice to proceed. - Vehicles and equipment - Provide two primary certified wheel-lift tow trucks and one certified backup truck. Vehicles must meet the required safety, equipment, communications, appearance, and certification standards; primary trucks are dedicated to patrol service during operating hours. - Equip each patrol truck with a securely mounted programmable scanner operating in the 39–48 MHz range and a contractor-provided device compatible with Verizon Push to Talk Plus CHP devices. - Provide one non-laptop computer workstation with high-speed internet and email for coordination with SBCTA staff and CHP officers. - OEMs and named organizations - No tow-truck, scanner, or workstation manufacturer is specified. Verizon is named for the required Push to Talk Plus compatibility; no specific device manufacturer or model is identified. - Other named organizations are SBCTA, Caltrans, and CHP. - Term information - The pricing documents describe a five-year service period, with pricing divided into an initial three-year period and a final two-year period. The draft contract describes a different base-term and optional-extension structure, so the contract duration is inconsistent across the documents. - Other procurement-relevant information - No product part numbers are provided. The service is intended to keep traffic moving, reduce secondary incidents, and improve air quality.

Description

SBCTA is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide Freeway Service Patrol services for Beat 14 in San Bernardino County. The program operates tow trucks on selected freeways during peak commute hours to assist motorists with vehicle trouble, including flat-tire changes and minor mechanical assistance, at no cost to motorists. The work is part of a partnership with the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans to support traffic mitigation, reduce secondary accidents, and improve air quality. Proposals are evaluated based on qualifications, relevant experience, staffing, understanding of project requirements, cost and price, and overall value.

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