TWO YEAR CONTRACT TO PROVIDE WRECKER SERVICES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS F

This solicitation issued by the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department in Louisiana seeks bids for a two-year, indefinite-quantity contract to provide on-demand wrecker and towing services for various Parish departments, primarily coordinated through the Fleet Management division. The services include towing and recovery of vehicles and heavy equipment such as 100-foot ladder fire trucks and sewerage vac-con trucks, with no guaranteed minimum workload. Pricing is to be submitted for a range of service categories, including heavy wrecker services, tow truck services (with and without flatbed trailers), overtime rates, and recovery operations, all measured by job, hour, or mile metrics. The FOB terms specify delivery anywhere within Jefferson Parish at designated sites, and services must meet stringent standards including the use of new materials, a one-year warranty on workmanship, and adherence to required licenses and insurance provisions. Bidders must comply with numerous procedural and legal conditions, including submission of all certifications, affidavits, and disclosures related to campaign contributions, debts, non-discrimination, formal licensing, and employee verification under state law. Bonding requirements mandate electronic bid bonds and performance/payment bonds when applicable, with insurance obligations requiring Jefferson Parish named as additional insured and a waiver of deductibles. The evaluation is conducted on a lowest responsive and responsible bidder basis, emphasizing conformance to specifications and delivery timeliness over qualitative trade-offs. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 2, 2026, through the Parish’s eProcurement portal, with strict instructions on formatting and timely submission. The contract includes special clauses requiring acknowledgment of any issued addenda and mandates compliance with Louisiana’s laws regulating procurement ethics, materials sourcing preferences favoring Louisiana-produced items, and antitrust provisions transferring any related cause of action to Jefferson Parish. Overall, the contract is designed to ensure reliable, compliant towing support to Jefferson Parish with careful attention to local regulatory, ethical, and operational standards.