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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FS20-019 and award contracts to A & A Towing, Inc., and Supreme Towing Service, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, and Seventh Street Garage, of Wilmington, CA, for as-needed vehicle towing services, in an annual amount of $352,225, with a 10 percent contingency of $35,223, for a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $387,448, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contracts, including any necessary amendments; and
Increase appropriations in the Towing Fund Group in the Financial Management Department by $117,448, offset by revenue from towed vehicle fees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into contracts with A & A Towing, Inc., Supreme Towing Service, Inc., and Seventh Street Garage, for as-needed vehicle towing services.
City staff are equipped to perform light duty tows; however, large vehicles and RV tows often require specialized equipment for which contractors are uniquely equipped to handle. In addition, requests for towing services have increased by 17 percent over the last three fiscal years (for the periods from October to February). Contractors are necessary to handle the unpredictability of towing requests and keep tow response times to an acceptable level. The flexibility and reliability afforded by the use of contractors, in addition to City staff, allows timely response to alleviate traffic congestion, removal of barriers to street sweeping, and assist in clearing areas for City special events and other City operations.
The Request for Proposals was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on December 19, 2019, and 11 potential proposers specializing in towing services were notified of the RFP opportunity. Of those proposers, eight downloaded the RFP via the City’s electronic...
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