On-Call Towing and Recovery Services

The City of West Des Moines is seeking on-call towing and recovery services for City vehicles and equipment, including tire changes and jump-starts, under a one-year contract with up to four one-year renewals.

West Des Moines > Department of Public Services


General
Open
Nov 25, 2026 08:00 PM
Nov 09, 2026 04:56 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
rian.rasmussen@wdm.iowa.gov
+15152223480
Submission Instructions
Online
Completed Bid Form, Attachment A - Contractor's Equipment List, Attachment B - Experience/Reference Summary, Attachment C - Contacts for Contractor
Description

The City seeks a contractor to provide as-needed towing and recovery for its inoperative vehicles and equipment, including light- and heavy-duty vehicles. The contractor must supply qualified personnel and equipment, respond within 30 minutes, and provide service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Scope also includes recovery-related work, debris cleanup, and tire changes or jump-starts for light-duty vehicles and cars. The bid requests flat rates for Class I and Class II towing/recovery and a per-occurrence rate for tire changes or jump-starts. The initial contract term is one year from execution, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual written agreement. Bidders must submit the completed bid form and the equipment list, experience/reference summary, and contractor contacts attachment. The reference summary requires at least three similar projects completed within the past 24 months. The solicitation specifies insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation and employers' liability, and umbrella liability.

Classification Codes
NAICS488410Motor Vehicle Towing
PSCV125Vessel Towing Service
Smart Codes
vehicle towing servicesvehicle recovery servicesroadside tire and jump-start services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Nov 9, 2026-Bid Issue Date
Nov 25, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - General Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Products and Completed Operations Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Fire Damage — $300,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Medical Expense — $5,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - On Hook Coverage — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employers Liability - Bodily Injury Each Accident — $500,000.00
  • Employers Liability - Bodily Injury by Disease Policy Limit — $500,000.00
  • Employers Liability - Bodily Injury by Disease Each Employee — $500,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability - Each Occurrence — $4,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability - Aggregate — $4,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 2 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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