RFP for towing services for Ferguson Police Department, initial term Nov 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewals. Proposals due Oct 23, 2026, 11:00 AM. Requires minimum 3 light-duty tow trucks (1 flatbed), heavy-duty equipment, storage within 5 miles of police HQ, 24/7 dispatch, insurance coverage, 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), and completeness (5 points). proposed rates 30 pointsresponsetime capability and fleet 25 points storage facility, security, and distance from the police department 15 points experience and law enforcement references 15 points recordsand reporting capability 10 points and completeness of the proposal 5 points
Bidders must have at least 3 light-duty tow trucks, heavy-duty equipment, storage within 5 miles of police HQ, and proper licensing. the towing firm shall have a minimum of three 3 lightduty tow trucks and storage andoffice cannot be more than five 5 miles from the ferguson police department headquarters
Failure to meet response-time requirements on 3 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 to the contractor
Proposals relying on equipment to be acquired after award will not be considered. proposals that rely on equipment to be acquired after award will not be considered