Towing, Storage Contract

THE CITY OF LOWELL HEREBY REQUESTS INFORMATION FROM INTERESTED POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS FOR VEHICLE TOWING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR VEHICLES IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY OF LOWELL CODE OF ORDINANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS.

This RFI is only for the purpose of obtaining the necessary data for the City to determine an appropriate contractor with whom to negotiate a contract for vehicle towing, storage and disposal services. It is not an invitation for bids or a request for applications. This request is neither subject to nor pursuant to M.G.L. c.30B, and should not be construed as a solicitation under M.G.L. c.30B.

The undersigned agrees that, should the City enter into a contract with him for the towing, storage and disposal of certain vehicles, he will, on behalf of the company, firm or corporation making such application, upon written or oral notice from any of those designated above and under those specified conditions enumerated, undertake the removal, towing and storage of those vehicles and shall conduct this service expeditiously, arriving within a maximum of **20 minutes** of receiving the call, on a 24 hour basis, seven days a week, for the term of the Contract, from such places and at such times upon receipt of the order. [...]

The undersigned agrees that, should the City enter into a contract with him for the towing, storage and disposal of certain vehicles, he will, on behalf of the company, firm or corporation making such application, in the case of a vehicle ordered removed, towed, stored and/or disposed of for a violation of Chapter 266, Article V, Section 266-74, "Abandoned Motor Vehicles", respond to an order given by an officer(s) designated by the Superintendent Of Police and shall conform with department policy. [...]

The undersigned agrees and understands that the City may enter into more than one contract for vehicle towing, storage and removal services. Under the Lowell Police Department's operational plan, the City has been divided into four (4) geographic areas of towing responsibility. The City shall make the assignment of areas of responsibility from chosen applicants.

**Submission:** Sealed responses are due on November 17, 2026 at City Hall in the Purchasing Department, Room 60, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852, at **2:00 PM**, EST/EDST. Applicants should submit **2 copies** of their responses in a sealed envelope clearly marked "VEHICLE TOWING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL RESPONSE."

**Duration:** January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029 and an option for two addtional one year options.

**Insurance (required):** Certificates of the following insurance coverage:

• General liability $1,000,000
• Fire and Theft $100,000 each event.
• Garage Liability Insurance $500,000
• Automobile Liability Insurance $500,000.
• Workers Compensation Insurance Statutory Limits

The City will not pay any fee for Towing Services. The contractor will reimburse the city **$20.00** in administrative fees per towed vehicle.