NYC Passport #15627Y0080

TLC towing, vehicle storage, release, auction, and salvage services

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is seeking a vendor to manage vehicles seized during enforcement actions, from towing through storage and final disposition. - Government buyer: City of New York, New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC); no office is specified. - Scope and estimated volume: Tow up to 360 vehicles per year (about 30 per month), provide secure storage, release vehicles with TLC authorization, and auction or salvage vehicles when approved. - About 144 vehicles per year are expected to be released after short-term storage; about 216 may be retained for forfeiture proceedings and later disposition. - Short-term storage must accommodate up to 100 vehicles for at least five business days. Long-term storage must accommodate up to 100 vehicles, with an estimated six-to-nine-month average stay. - Notable requirements: Vendors must be City-certified Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), have at least five years of relevant experience and required licenses, and provide 24/7/365 service with a one-hour response to TLC calls. - Facilities must be secure and approved. The vendor must maintain real-time electronic status tracking and records, including photographs, inventories, vehicle condition, chain of custody, and required reports. - Services must accommodate standard and non-standard vehicles, including commuter vans, exotic or stretch vehicles, and electric vehicles requiring specialized flatbed transport. Auction or salvage must occur within 30 days of forfeiture or abandonment. - Contract value: Maximum cumulative value of $1,500,000. - OEMs and named vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named; this is a services procurement.

Description

The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission seeks towing, storage, release, and auction or salvage services for vehicles seized through enforcement activities, as well as towing for TLC-owned agency vehicles. Services include secure short- and long-term storage, vehicle intake and release, documentation and reporting, and lawful auction or salvage when authorized. The contractor must provide 24/7/365 service, support standard and non-standard vehicles, and enable TLC to monitor vehicle storage and disposition in real time. The solicitation is exclusively for City-certified Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs); the cumulative contract value may not exceed $1,500,000.

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