Description
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority seeks qualified towing contractors to provide routine towing on the Turnpike and routine plus emergency towing on the Garden State Parkway. Bids are accepted electronically through Bid Express, with a firm deadline of July 16, 2026. Up to three contracts may be awarded for each Turnpike service‑provider location and up to two contracts per Parkway zone, each lasting up to five years. Contractors must be pre‑qualified, maintain extensive insurance coverage, pay annual zone fees, and adhere to strict rate caps set by New Jersey administrative code.
• Scope: Routine towing (all vehicle classes) on the Turnpike; routine + emergency towing on the Parkway.
• Geographic Coverage: Turnpike locations 15E and 15W; Parkway Zones 1, 2, 4, 5 with corresponding annual zone fees.
• Financial Obligations: Monthly zone‑fee installments (annual fees range $4,500‑$12,500), compliance with capped towing rates (Class 1 ≤ $125.75, Class 2 ≤ $231.00, Class 3 ≤ $437.00), and required insurance minimums.
• Procurement Requirements: Pre‑qualification, electronic bid submission, 90‑day bid irrevocability, and extensive certifications (ownership disclosure, moral integrity, etc.).