Description
Macon‑Bibb County is seeking a qualified vendor to provide 24/7 emergency roadside assistance—including towing, winching, and flat‑tire service—for its Vehicle Maintenance Department fleet. The contractor must respond to calls within 30 minutes, supply all tools and equipment, maintain required insurance and bonding, and submit detailed expense documentation. The contract will be awarded to a responsive, responsible firm that meets a minimum three‑year experience requirement and holds Georgia business licensure. Preference may be given to local businesses and to proposals within 5 % of the lowest bid.
• Services: wrecker/tow, winching/extraction, flat‑tire changes, on‑site assistance (driver must be present).
• Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; 30‑minute response time.
• Mandatory documents: price proposal, qualification form, sub‑consultant list, minority‑participation goal, financial/legal statements, E‑Verify affidavit.
• Insurance: $1 M general liability and workers’ compensation; additional insured status required.
• Bonds: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance and payment bonds if contract > $5,000.
• Pre‑bid conference: optional, Sep 16 2026, 10:30 AM, Macon‑Bibb County City Hall.
• Submission deadline: Oct 1 2026, 12:00 PM (no late bids).
• Evaluation criteria: experience (30 pts), technical approach (40 pts), implementation plan (10 pts), price (20 pts).
• Small/business set‑aside: M/W/DBE participation encouraged; small‑business assistance contact provided.