Towing Services

The City of Redlands’ Equipment Maintenance Division is seeking quotes from vendors to provide comprehensive towing and roadside assistance services for its fleet of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. The scope includes towing from a designated location to the City’s corporate yard or vice versa, with mileage calculated from the yard at 1270 W. Park Avenue. The services also encompass fuel drop-offs, winch-outs for both full and empty vehicles, lockouts, jump starts, and tire changes. Vendors must offer after-hours support every day from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., with standard service hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Pricing must be firm for the initial 120 days, after which adjustments may be made with written notice. The contract requires vendors to maintain valid insurance and a City of Redlands Business License. The solicitation, titled "Towing Services," is posted under solicitation number FCS05182025LA-03, with a response deadline of June 2, 2025. The contract value is estimated between $50,000 and $200,000, and the services are to be performed within California. The primary point of contact is Larry Alms, reachable via email or phone. The awarded vendor will be responsible for providing transparent, competitive rates for towing, roadside assistance, and fuel drop-offs, with fuel billed at the vendor’s purchase price. This contract aims to ensure reliable, round-the-clock support for the City’s vehicle fleet, emphasizing prompt service, proper licensing, and insurance compliance.