Impounded and Abandoned RV Disposal Services

The City of Spokane Police Department issued an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) to obtain a vendor to provide impound, storage, and disposal services for abandoned or “hulk” recreational vehicles (RVs). The successful firm must operate a Washington‑state facility, tow and impound RVs, maintain detailed photographic and paperwork records, provide a staffed office for owner inquiries, and handle the disposal (including wrecking and scrap recovery) of vehicles that meet the state’s junk‑vehicle definition. The City caps direct disposal costs at $1,000 per RV, reimburses third‑party towing expenses, and allows the vendor to retain all scrap revenue. The contract runs for an initial one‑year term beginning January 2021, with the possibility of up to four one‑year extensions, and requires monthly reporting and a seven‑year records‑retention schedule. • Scope includes towing, secure storage, documentation, owner release processing, and environmentally‑compliant dismantling or auction of RVs. • Vendor must hold a Washington vehicle wreckers or scrap processor license and maintain extensive insurance (general, auto, professional, workers’ comp). • Financial model: City pays up to $1,000 per RV for disposal services; vendor keeps scrap proceeds and is reimbursed for third‑party tow costs.