Towing Services for Frederick County, Maryland

Request for Proposals RFP 27-029 is issued by Frederick County, Maryland, to establish a rotational list of towing companies to provide on-call services for the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, Thurmont Police Department, and Brunswick Police Department. The contract is a best value procurement with a one-year term, requiring providers to offer light to medium-duty, heavy-duty, or rescue towing services. Selected contractors must adhere to strict operational standards, including a 45-minute response time for standard tows and 55 minutes for heavy tows. Additionally, business offices must be staffed Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and vehicle owners must be able to retrieve vehicles 24/7, with a 90-minute response window during non-business hours. Compliance with Maryland Transportation Articles regarding registration, equipment standards, and amber lights is mandatory. All vehicles must undergo annual inspections by a Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector or a State of Maryland Level 1 Vehicle Certification. The selection process involves a technical evaluation of the contractor's track record and personnel, a price examination, and potential interviews. Awarded contractors must maintain specific insurance policies and submit monthly invoices by the first working day of the month for payment by the last working day. The County maintains the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice.