General: To provide Towing Services for the removal of County vehicles in a timely manner throughout Hall County with a guaranteed bid price for a 12- month period. It is preferred that the contractor is “TRIP” (Towing and Recovery Incentive Program) Certified. This contract will begin upon contract execution and be in effect until June 30, 2025. The successful bidders may be allowed four (4) annual one (1) year renewals of this contract all upon the same terms and conditions. Specifications: The following minimum specifications shall apply to the requested services: 1.1 Contract Coverage: Vendors responding to this invitation must be able to provide service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, holidays included, for the entire contract period. The County has been divided into three (3) divisions or zones to ensure that roads are cleared in a timely manner. See Attachment A for reference on the three (3) zones: North, Central and South. 1.2 Services: The Contractor will provide Towing Service for the removal of County vehicles throughout Hall County as specified in this invitation whenever an authorized representative of the County requires such services. Types of Services: Contractor will be required to perform services defined by this invitation. Services include the following: 1.4.1 Class A Wrecker Service: Four (4) Wheeled Vehicle. Minimum Wheel Lift Rating of 7,500 lbs. Minimum Winch Rating of 8,000 lbs. (Standard Vehicles and Pickup Trucks, Extended Cab Pickup Trucks). 1.4.2 Class B Wrecker Service: Six (5) Wheel Vehicle without Air Brakes. Minimum 12-Ton Capacity. 4-Door Pickup Trucks, Crew Cab Pickup Trucks, Light Ambulances. 1.4.3 Class C Wrecker Service: Ten (10) Wheels & Over with Air Brakes. Minimum Winch Rating of 45,000 lbs.; Single or Double Boom No Less than 50,000 lbs. Manufacturer’s capacity of at least 24,000 lbs. (Dump Trucks and Heavy Ambulances). 1.4.4 Standard Flat Bed Carrier: Minimum Body Rating of 10,000 lbs. Minimum Winch Rating of 8,000 lbs. Capable of hauling Up to Standard Full Size Vehicles, Pickup Trucks, Crew Cab Pickup Trucks, Extended Cab Pickup Trucks and 4-Door Pickup Trucks. 1.4.5 Hydraulic Travel Axle Forty (40) Ton Capacity; capable of hauling units Trailer For Heavy Service such as Fire Service Trucks with recessed axles (“Landoll” Type): and extended cabs or units with bumpers that Fire Rescue chooses not to have removed.
