City of Ferguson seeks proposals for police towing services for initial term Nov 1, 2026 through Jun 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options. Proposals due Oct 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM to City Clerk, 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO **** minimum 3 light-duty tow trucks (1 flatbed), heavy-duty capability (30-ton), air cushions, secure storage within 5 miles of police HQ, 24/7 dispatch, insurance minimums, and compliance with Missouri statutes. Evaluation based on rates, response capability, storage, experience, and reporting. No cost to city for police-ordered tows; fees paid by vehicle owners.
Proposals must be received no later than 11:00 a. m. , Friday, October 23, 2026. one copy must be received no later than 11: 00 a. m. , friday, october 23, 2026
Proposals evaluated on proposed rates (30 points), response time capability and fleet (25 points), storage facility/security/distance (15 points), experience and references (15 points), records and reporting (10 points), completeness (5 points). proposed rates 30 pointsresponsetime capability and fleet 25 points storage facility, security, and distance from the policedepartment 15 points
Bidders must have at least two years of towing services to a law enforcement agency, provide three references, and meet equipment, insurance, and licensing requirements. have you provided towing services to a law enforcement agency for at least two 2 yearsimmediately prior to the date of this submission
Failure to meet response-time requirements on three or more calls in a month may result in suspension of dispatch; repeated failures are grounds for termination. if the contractor fails to meet the responsetime requirement on three 3 or more calls in any calendar month. . . the police department may suspend dispatch
Bids may be rejected for failure to use the provided bid form, erasures not initialed, collusion, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or noncompliance with E-Verify requirements. any collusion or attempted collusion by the bidders will result in disqualification ofthe bidders