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Basic Information

Reference Number

0000275015

Issuing Organization

City of Livonia

Owner Organization

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFP-DEC32021-POL

Title

TOWING AND IMPOUND SERVICES

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.1470.C9149751

Details

Location

United States, Michigan, Wayne County

Delivery Point

VARIOUS CITY OF LIVONIA LOCATIONS

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: TWO (2) THREE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS

Piggyback Contract

Description

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
TOWING SERVICES CITY OF LIVONIA, MICHIGAN

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Livonia, Michigan, as owner, until 2:00 p.m. on MAY 31, 2022 VIA THE MITN WEBSITE ONLY (WWW.MITN.INFO), at which time said proposals will be opened and publicly read.

The public bid opening will be held via Zoom.
Bid Opening Access
By Computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82294127641
By Phone: Phone (312) 626-6799
Webinar ID: 822 9412 7641

The City of Livonia seeks proposals for bidding the following:

TOWING AND STORAGE OF ACCIDENT, IMPOUNDED AND OTHER VEHICLES

No bidder may withdraw his proposal within 90 (90) days after the date set for the opening thereof. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids based on past performance or other valid reason and to waive irregularities in bids.

Instructions to bidders and specifications may be obtained by registering with the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) at www.mitn.info. All addendums will be posted on the MITN website. Any information not obtained from the MITN website should not be relied upon. Proposals must be submitted on the forms found on the MITN website with no exceptions.
Acceptance of any bid does not constitute a binding agreement until a written Contract is signed by both parties.

QUESTION DEADLINE: Vendor questions will be received in writing only by the City of Livonia until MARCH 18, 2022. Phone calls will not be accepted. Firms shall submit questions via email to Enna Bachelor, Purchasing Manager at ebachelor@livonia.gov. The City does not guarantee a response to questions received after the question deadline has passed.

Dates

Publication

12/03/2021 06:10 PM EST

Question Acceptance Deadline

03/18/2022 04:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

05/31/2022 02:00 PM EDT

Prebid Conference

01/17/2022 10:00 AM EST

Contact Information

Enna Bachelor

734-466-2275

ebachelor@livonia.gov

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

Award Requirements

- All or None Award

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Prebid Conference

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

01/17/2022 10:00 AM EST

Location

CITY OF LIVONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT 15050 FARMINGTON RD, LIVONIA MI

Event Note

There will be a pre-proposal meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m., JANUARY 17, 2022 The preproposal meeting will be held at the City of Livonia Police Department located at 15050 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48150. Vendors who plan to attend the preproposal meeting should complete the attached RSVP form and return it via email to Enna Bachelor Purchasing Manager at ebachelor@livonia.gov, no later than JANUARY 13, 2022. Firms planning to attend the preproposal conference should complete and return the RSVP form incuded with the bid documents.

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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

Lump sum

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for award contractors must meet the following minimum requirements:

Demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing towing services as described in the specifications.

At the time of bid submission operate a tow yard and provide the services described in the specifications within the city limits of Livonia, Michigan OR demonstrate serious intent to establish towing operations within the City limits of Livonia as evidenced by
Submission of approved site plans by the City of Livonia Planning Commission submitted with proposal response.
Proof of adequate equipment and staffing as required by the RFP
Demonstrated ability to be fully operational within thirty (30 days) of City Council approval of contract

NOTE: Contractors should anticipate a minimum of ninety days to receive a determination on whether or not a submitted site plan has been approved by the City of Livonia Planning Commission.