IFB - 161159 - I95 Emergency Towing: Fxbrg Dist

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for emergency towing services on Interstate 95 within the Fredericksburg District. The selected firms will provide towing equipment and experienced operators to perform as-needed roadway clearing operations during inclement weather, emergency events, and high-traffic holidays to remove inoperable vehicles and ensure public safety. The scope of work is divided into specific lots, and contractors must provide a minimum of two light/conventional duty and two heavy-duty tow vehicles per lot. Award priority is given to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via eVA, including essential documentation such as the State Corporation Commission form, a Vendor Qualification and Equipment Inventory Certification, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan if not already DSBSD-certified. Compliance with FHWA-1273 and Davis-Bacon labor standards is required, and all operators must hold DCJS and Traffic Incident Management certifications. Equipment must meet Virginia DMV, OSHA, and VOSH standards, with VDOT reserving the right to perform in-person inspections of owned equipment prior to the award. Payment is processed within 30 days of a valid invoice in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act.