HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Towing ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2024
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT FOR TOWING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal of a contract for towing
services with Euless Wrecker Service, Inc. (also known as Euless B&B
Wrecker) for the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: This action will have no material effect on City funds.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to consolidate vehicle towing for the City to
one vendor, so as to facilitate the best operations and services for City
departments and to bring the best value to individuals needing tow
services. Having one tow vendor under contract will allow the City to
better monitor, control, and evaluate the vendor, so as to ensure residents
and visitors will receive prompt, fair, and competent services and costs.
The City solicited bids in accordance with Local Government Code,
Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a).
Bids were taken in accordance with the City Purchasing Policy. The
submitted bids were then reviewed by a committee, identifying Euless
B&B Wrecker as the best value for the City and for consumers. The
contract was for an initial three-year period, with two, one-year renewals
available. If approved, this will be for the first renewal available.
The contract continues to address, in part, tow and clean-up services for
crashes, arrests, disabled, and abandoned vehicles or other tows
requested by the City. They will provide tow services, vehicle releases,
and access for City personnel 24 hours a day, year round, including all
holidays, regardless of weather conditions.
Staff recommends approval
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