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City of Ames·Iowa

Large Vehicle Towing Services

Closes 6/1/2026$200k – $500kRequest for Quotation
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Description

The City of Ames is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide towing and recovery services for large vehicles, including heavy duty trucks, transit buses, and construction equipment. The contractor will be required to provide a list of proposed subcontractors, tax exempt prices, and local consideration certification. The contract will be for a period of one year, with options to renew for up to four additional years. The contractor will be evaluated based on their response time, pricing, and ability to meet the city's requirements. Key points to consider: • The contractor must be able to provide towing and recovery services for a variety of large vehicles • The contractor must be able to respond quickly to requests for service • The contractor must be able to provide competitive pricing for their services • The contractor must be able to meet the city's requirements for insurance and certification • The contract will be for a period of one year, with options to renew for up to four additional years

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Contact

Quinn Eggink(Procurement Specialist I)

[email protected]

(515) 239-5128

Key dates

Opened
5/18/2026
Questions due
6/1/2026
Closes
6/1/2026
Duration
12 months

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Quotation
Industry
Transportation and Public Transit
NAICS
484110
Solicitation №
2026-117

Budget estimate

$200,000 – $500,000

Based on the scope of work, which includes towing and recovery services for large vehicles, the estimated budget for this contract could range from $200,000 to $500,000 per year. This estimate is influenced by the types of vehicles that need to be towed, the frequency of service requests, and the distance that vehicles need to be towed. Additionally, the contract's optional renewals for up to four years could increase the total budget to $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 over the life of the contract.

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