On Call Consensual Towing Services for City of Hartford Owned Vehicles

The City of Hartford is seeking qualified, licensed towing operators based in Hartford to provide on-call consensual towing services for City-owned vehicles, with services to be performed as needed at the Department of Public Works located at 40 Jennings Road, Hartford, CT 06120. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 6285 and posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, aims to select multiple vendors to ensure comprehensive coverage at the most competitive price per gross vehicle weight. The NAICS code 488410 indicates the scope falls under support activities for road transportation, specifically towing services. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Susan Sheppard from the Procurement Services Unit, reachable via email and phone. The procurement is classified under SLED government type, indicating state, local, or educational agency involvement, with the agency name listed as the City of Hartford's Procurement Services Unit in Connecticut. Contract administration will be governed by a set of internally developed clauses rather than standard FAR provisions, including limitations on liability, remedies, default procedures, and conditions for F.O.B. Destination delivery that require written approval for deviations. Change orders and assignment of contract obligations are strictly prohibited without prior written consent from the City. Insurance requirements mandate general liability and workers’ compensation coverage, with the City to be named as an additional insured. Payment terms are net 30 days following invoice receipt and service acceptance, with no electronic invoicing system specified, implying manual submission is expected. While the solicitation references a need for compliance with applicable regulations and proper documentation such as proof of insurance and licensing, no formal evaluation factors, pricing line items, or detailed performance schedules are included in the available documentation. The contract does not specify packaging, marking, barcoding, or military standards, and while the requirement to provide Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials is noted, no other technical specifications or performance criteria beyond licensing, location, and pricing competitiveness are outlined. The City reserves the right to cancel without liability unless non-cancelable costs have been incurred, and all records must be retained for a minimum of three years post-contract for audit purposes.