Standard- and Medium-Duty Towing and Storage Services, Service Area 17 for LAPD

The Los Angeles Police Commission is soliciting proposals for qualified vendors to serve as an Official Police Garage for Service Area 17, providing standard- and medium-duty towing and storage services. The contract requires 24/7, 365-day availability for the removal and storage of vehicles disabled by accidents, those seized for evidence, or those subject to forfeiture. Standard-duty services cover vehicles up to 10,000 lbs, while medium-duty services cover vehicles between 10,001 and 26,000 lbs. The selected vendor must maintain a paved, secure, and lighted primary storage facility, including an evidentiary hold area capable of storing at least 25 vehicles simultaneously, to handle an estimated annual volume of 4,500 vehicles. The agreement is for an initial five-year term with a single five-year renewal option at the City's discretion. Award selection is based on professional qualifications, financial ability, and the proposer's capacity to meet the needs of the Service Area. Proposers must adhere to strict submission guidelines, including a deadline of November 12, 2026, and the provision of Live Scan certificates for key personnel. Compliance with the Towing Operations and Policy Standards Manual, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various Los Angeles Administrative Code provisions regarding equal employment and affirmative action is mandatory. Compensation is based on a fixed rate schedule effective January 1, 2026, with specific rates for hourly towing, heavy-duty removals, and daily storage.