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City of Des Moines·Iowa

Towing Services for the City of Des Moines Fleet Services Division

Closes 5/1/2026$400k – $1MInvitation for Bid
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Description

The City of Des Moines is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide towing services for the Fleet Division. The services will be requested on an "as needed" basis and include towing, winching of light and heavy vehicles, changing passenger and light truck tires, and jump-starting City vehicles and/or equipment. The selected contractor will be required to respond to calls 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, including all holidays and weather conditions. The contract term will be from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028, with the option to extend for two additional two-year terms. Key aspects of the job include: * Providing all labor, equipment, and materials required to provide towing services * Responding to calls within 30 minutes * Maintaining proper safety protocols and equipment * Complying with all applicable laws and regulations * Providing proof of insurance and meeting insurance requirements * Having a minimum of two years of experience in commercial towing operations * Having an adequate number of experienced staff to perform the requirements of the contract

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Contact

Jayme Lint(Procurement Representative)

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
4/3/2026
Questions due
4/21/2026
Closes
5/1/2026
Duration
24 months

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Transportation and Public Transit
NAICS
484220
Solicitation №
J26-258

Budget estimate

$400,000 – $1,000,000

The budget for this contract is estimated to be between $200,000 and $500,000 per year, based on the estimated quantities of services provided. The total budget for the initial two-year contract term would be between $400,000 and $1,000,000. The actual budget will depend on the number of services requested by the City and the prices bid by the selected contractor. Factors that may influence the budget include the frequency of towing requests, the types of vehicles being towed, and the level of competition among bidders.

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