RFP-PW-SNOW EMERGENCY TOWING SERVICES

The City of Saint Paul Public Works department is soliciting proposals to establish one or more master contracts for snow emergency towing services under solicitation number 1727, with responses due by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on September 9, 2026. The solicitation, posted on August 5, 2026, remains open to all qualified vendors, though the City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions without explanation. Proposals must align with the City’s procurement standards, and any addenda will be issued no later than August 31, 2026. The contract is intended to ensure reliable, timely towing services during winter weather emergencies across the city, with performance expected within Saint Paul’s jurisdiction. Vendors are advised that proposal submission times are based on the time zone set on their computer systems, and all submissions must be completed by the stated deadline to be considered. Contractors are strongly encouraged to engage with the City’s Vendor Outreach Program, which promotes participation from local small businesses, particularly those certified through the Certified Emerging Responsible Team (CERT) program, on contracts exceeding $50,000. Compliance with the VOP requires documented good faith efforts to include certified businesses throughout the contract lifecycle, as outlined in Chapter 84 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code. Additionally, as this solicitation exceeds $175,000, it is subject to the City’s formal bid protest procedures, which allow affected parties to file written protests within five business days of award, requiring detailed legal and factual grounds and supporting evidence; protests are reviewed by the Director of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity with a decision rendered within ten working days. Vendors must ensure they are registered in the CERT directory, accessible via cert.smwbe.com, to meet program participation objectives and demonstrate eligibility for preferred contracting opportunities.