The City of Brighton is seeking proposals for police towing services. Key requirements include: - Respondents must be qualified and licensed towing carriers. - Services must be available 24/7/365. - A response time of no more than 30 minutes is expected. - Secure storage facilities with video surveillance are required. - Specific insurance coverages are mandated. - Detailed record-keeping and itemized billing are necessary. - Carriers will collect fees directly from vehicle owners/lienholders. - Vehicles under police hold will not accrue storage fees during the hold period. - The contract term is for one year, with potential for four one-year extensions. - Pricing must be firm for the base term and all optional terms. - Evaluation criteria include compliance with regulatory requirements, experience, project approach, equipment capabilities, response time, service quality, DOT regulations, safety record, documentation, and storage facility security. - All submissions must be electronic via bidnetdirect. com. - The RFP issue date is May 21, 2026, questions are due June 11, 2026, and proposals are due June 25, 2026.
The proposal due date is Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST.
The Brighton Police Department shall not be responsible for payment of towing or storage charges. The carrier shall collect all fees directly from the vehicle owner, lienholder, or authorized agent.
The city of Brighton intends to award a contract to the contractor whose response has been deemed the most responsive and responsible of those received by the city's designated evaluation committee.
Vendors must hold all required state and local licenses, including PUC certification, comply with PUC rule ****, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and demonstrate no regulatory violations, fines, or suspensions within the past two years.
City staff may inspect facilities prior to making an award for these services as well as during the duration of the contract term.
Initiating contact with anyone other than the designated point of contact will result in disqualification of the respondent's proposal.