Description
The City of Los Angeles, through its Police Commission, is soliciting qualified vendors to operate an Official Police Garage (OPG) that provides standard‑ and medium‑duty towing and vehicle storage for Service Area 17. The contract will cover all aspects of towing, impound, storage, record‑keeping, and related administrative functions, including compliance with numerous city ordinances and insurance requirements. Proposers must attend a mandatory pre‑proposal conference, submit detailed technical and financial proposals by the November 12 deadline, and demonstrate capability to meet response‑time, equipment, staffing, and regulatory standards.
• Mandatory in‑person pre‑proposal conference on Oct 15, 2026 (must notify by Oct 8).
• Questions due by Oct 29, 2026; proposal submission deadline Nov 12, 2026 3:00 PM PST via email.
• Scope includes 24‑hour towing, vehicle holds, evidentiary storage, rate setting, and compliance with city‑wide ordinances (living‑wage, equal‑benefits, etc.).
• Requires bonded, insured contractor with appropriate towing fleet (standard & medium‑duty) and storage facilities meeting zoning and security standards.
• Contractor may hold no more than two OPG contracts city‑wide; this contract is for Service Area 17 only.