Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004385

Minneapolis Public Works Light-Vehicle Towing and Roadside Assistance

The City of Minneapolis Public Works is seeking a contractor for round-the-clock towing and roadside assistance for its municipal light-vehicle fleet. - Government buyer: City of Minneapolis, Public Works; Purchasing Department is also identified. Contact: Duane Hansen. - Fleet and OEMs: Approximately 1,000 sedans and light trucks, including electric vehicles. Named OEMs are Ford, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Dodge, and Chrysler; Sprinter vehicles are also listed. - Requested services and bid quantities: - Towing: 10 hookups and 50 miles (pricing basis is ten five-mile tow calls). - Winching: 2 hours; flat-tire service: 3 calls; jump-starts: 2 calls. - Headlight or other bulb replacement: 1 hour of flat-rate labor, plus a percentage discount on published list prices for bulbs and lamps. - Overall service line: Light Vehicle Towing Services, quantity 1; includes required materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals. - Key requirements: 24/7/365 availability, dispatch within one hour, and a service location within 10 miles of the Minneapolis city boundary. Contractor must hold the City license required under Chapter 349. Tows must follow vehicle-manufacturer recommendations; the City supplies spare tires, and returned flat tires must be exchanged without additional exchange-time charges. Minor repairs and itemized invoices are also required. Prevailing-wage requirements apply. - Contract and award: One initial year, with up to two additional 12-month renewals by mutual agreement. One contract is planned for the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.

Description

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a supplier to provide light vehicle towing services for Public Works, including required labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals. The scope also includes tire replacements and minor repairs, such as jump-starts, winching, and bulb replacement, with service availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Vendors must be located within 10 miles of the City boundary and be licensed under City Code Chapter 349. The contract is initially for one year, with up to two additional 12-month renewals by mutual agreement.

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