MDOT/SHA Heavy Duty Towing & Relocating Services 2025-2026 - Project Info

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), through its Office of CHART and the Office of Transportation Mobility & Operations (OTMO), is soliciting qualified contractors to provide Heavy-Duty Towing and Relocating Services for winter weather emergency operations during the 2025-2026 season. The contract is structured to support snow and ice removal efforts by enabling the timely towing and relocation of private and commercial vehicles obstructing traffic lanes across five designated geographic service areas within the State of Maryland: Baltimore Metropolitan, Washington Metropolitan, Southern Maryland, Eastern Shore/North, and Western Metropolitan areas. The solicitation requires contractors to maintain readiness for 24-hour emergency response, ensuring compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local regulations, including possession of valid Class A Commercial Driver’s Licenses and DOT medical certifications for all operators. Equipment must meet specified requirements and be capable of supporting winter emergency operations, including the ability to mount tire chains and use specialized tools such as snatch blocks and monster chains. The contract mandates comprehensive insurance coverage with specific minimum liability limits, naming MDOT SHA as an additional insured party, and requires contractors to comply with strict conflict of interest rules that forbid subcontracting and limit participation of individuals with familial ties to MDOT SHA personnel involved with the contract. Contractors must submit a range of documentation including equipment questionnaires, affidavits affirming compliance with diversity, nondiscrimination, and conflict minerals requirements, and demonstrate adherence to safety and operational standards. Performance is monitored through documented inspection and acceptance protocols, with the administration retaining audit rights over contractor records and the authority to terminate the contract for convenience or default. The contract operates on a performance-based, call-up basis with hourly rates specified by service area but no guaranteed minimum volumes or firm fixed-price clauses, reflecting the variable nature of winter emergency demands. Payment and invoicing procedures require submission of detailed records of work performed, with final acceptance and authorization of payments handled by designated contract monitors and procurement officers.