Towing Services for City-Owned Vehicles

The City of Akron is seeking bids for 24/7 towing, roadside assistance, crane service, and related services for city-owned vehicles and equipment during 2027, with up to two annual extensions.

City of Akron


General
Open (open)
TS/27
Oct 09, 2026 08:30 PM
Sep 25, 2026 04:00 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
purchasing@akronohio.gov
+13303752720
166 South High Street, Akron, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Supplier Submission Page, EEO Form, TOWING SERVICES FOR CITY OWNED VEHICLES (BT-57RY) BidTable
Description

The City of Akron is soliciting bids for towing, roadside assistance, and related services for its fleet of city-owned vehicles and specialty equipment. The scope includes light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle towing; emergency vehicles; crane service; jump starts; tire changes; vehicle preparation, winching, and out-of-town towing within a 100-mile radius of Akron. The supplier must provide 24/7 availability, standby equipment, and all requested services, including crane service. Emergency calls involving police and fire equipment require a response within 30 minutes. Suppliers must have underslung hydraulically extended axle-lift equipment suitable for tandem-axle refuse trucks and must provide an equipment list upon request. Pricing must be submitted as flat-rate costs, with specified pricing for vehicle and equipment categories, roadside services, crane service, additional trucks or equipment, out-of-town towing, and specialty equipment towing. The initial service period is January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with up to two additional annual extensions by mutual agreement. The required submission includes the Supplier Submission Page, EEO Form, and completed online bid table. The successful bidder must provide workers' compensation, general liability, and auto liability insurance certificates; these insurance documents are required from the successful bidder rather than at initial submission.

Classification Codes
NAICS488410Motor Vehicle Towing
PSCV125Vessel Towing Service
Smart Codes
vehicle towing servicesroadside assistancecrane towing services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 25, 2026 04:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 07, 2026 08:30 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 09, 2026 08:30 PM-Bid Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
Informational
No
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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