On Call Consensual Towing Services for City of Hartford Owned Vehicles

The City of Hartford seeks qualified, Hartford‑based licensed towing operators to provide on‑call consensual towing services for City‑owned vehicles on a 24/7/365 basis. Operators must maintain a minimum fleet of three wreckers (or equivalent flat‑beds) capable of handling vehicles of various gross vehicle weights, staff each wrecker with at least two employees, and guarantee a response time of 20 minutes or less from dispatch. The contract runs for one year (Aug 1 2026 – July 31 2027) with possible annual renewals, and payment is based on a per‑vehicle‑weight rate schedule (Exhibit B). The City requires a 10 % bid bond, performance/payment bonds if the award exceeds $50,000, and a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. MWBE utilization of at least 15 % is mandated for subcontracting. • Provide 24/7/365 on‑call towing for City‑owned vehicles, dispatching within 20 minutes. • Minimum fleet: 3 registered wreckers (or flat‑beds) with two staff per wrecker, all located in Hartford. • Required bonds, insurance, MWBE compliance, and adherence to rate schedule; contract term of one year with renewal options.