City Towing Services

The City of Jackson is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive towing services contract to support the Jackson Police Department and other city departments on an as-needed basis. This is a one-year term contract with four optional one-year renewals, requiring the contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and facilities to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Key service requirements include a 30-minute response time under normal conditions for traffic accidents, disabled vehicles, city emergencies, and the transport of seized vehicles to the JPD Surplus Property lot. All tow trucks must be marked with the contractor's name, address, and phone number in at least 2-inch lettering and must pass annual Tennessee Department of Safety inspections. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsible, responsive bidder, with evaluation factors including the delivery schedule and prompt payment discounts. Payment terms are Net 30, with invoices processed every Thursday by the city accounting department. Bidders must submit one original sealed envelope by the deadline, including notarized affidavits regarding non-collusion, conflict of interest, and compliance with the Iran Divestment Act and drug-free workplace programs. Additionally, contractors must maintain their own insurance policies and adhere to all state and federal laws, including OSHA/TOSHA safety standards and Title VI non-discrimination regulations.