Towing of Abandoned Vehicles, Trailers and Vessels

The City of Newport News is soliciting qualified towing firms to provide on‑demand collection, secure storage, auction coordination, and disposal of abandoned vehicles, trailers and vessels within city limits. The contractor must respond within one hour of notification, store items securely for up to 60 days, maintain detailed logs, handle DMV paperwork, and submit revenue‑sharing proposals for each tow. The contract is a one‑year base term with up to four optional one‑year renewals and includes a mandatory insurance package. No direct payment from the City; compensation is based on revenue sharing with owners or the City. • On‑call towing with 1‑hour response time • Secure storage in a City‑approved lot (max 60 days) • Log maintenance, DMV reporting, and tag removal • Revenue‑sharing model – contractor proposes percentage/amount per vehicle, trailer, vessel • One‑year contract, renewable up to five years total • Required liability, automobile, umbrella, and workers’ compensation insurance • No pre‑bid conference; questions due Oct 7, 2026 • Submission via OpenGov e‑procurement portal by Oct 14, 2026