5701 - Towing Service

Location:	California
Posted:	May 14, 2026
Due:	Jun 11, 2026
Agency:	City of Redding
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
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May 14, 2026

REQUEST FOR QUOTES

TO FURNISH

TOWING SERVICE FOR

THE CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA

(RFQ #5701)

In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding, quotations must be

submitted to Purchasing Office, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California

96001 prior to 2:00 P.M. PT, Thursday, June 11, 2026, to furnish the City of Redding towing

service, per the specifications, terms and conditions contained herein.

QUOTES RECEIVED AFTER THIS TIME AND DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR

CONSIDERED.

The cut-off date and time for receiving questions regarding this bid is 5:00 P.M. PT, on Thursday,

May 28, 2026. All inquiries must be made in writing and may be submitted to the buyer’s email

address shown below.

All quotations must be submitted on the standard quotation form provided by the City of Redding.

Quotations may be sent via:

• Email: quotes@cityofredding.gov

• Overnight Delivery

• U.S. Mail / Hand Delivered to address listed in this cover page

The said quotations will be opened at 2:00 P.M. PT, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in the

Purchasing Office, 3rd Floor of City Hall, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California.

The City of Redding reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, in part or in their entirety. In

addition, the City will award any resulting agreement in a manner consistent with the City

Purchasing Ordinance.

THE CITY OF REDDING

Purchasing Division

Jennifer Antunes

Jennifer Antunes, Buyer

jantunes@cityofredding.gov

NOTE

If a potential bidder/proposer received this solicitation document through

some means other than surface mail from the City of Redding (such as from the City

of Redding Internet website, or from another prospective bidder/proposer), it is the

responsibility of the potential bidder/proposer to advise the assigned City of Redding

Purchasing contact of its intention to submit a bid/proposal so that any addenda or

other correspondence related to this solicitation will be sent to the potential

bidder/proposer. When contacting the Purchasing Division, the bidder/proposer shall

provide the solicitation number located on the cover page of this document.

Transmittal of this information must be in writing, by U.S. Mail, or e-mail.

Transmittal of this information via telephone is not acceptable.

Please submit quote as directed in the quotation package. Forward to:

City of Redding

Purchasing Division, 3rd Floor

777 Cypress Avenue

Redding, CA 96001

Quotes must be received by the Purchasing Office prior to 2:00 P.M. PT on the date

indicated below. Mailing envelope is to be clearly marked on the outside with the

following notation:

“RFQ No. 5701; opening at

2:00 P.M., on, Thursday, June 11, 2026”

Note: Signatures must be legible, indicating full first and last name.

The City of Redding

Purchasing Division

CITY OF REDDING

SPECIFICATIONS

TO FURNISH

TOWING SERVICE

(Quotation #5701)

GENERAL

The City of Redding wishes to contract with a vendor to furnish labor and equipment to provide

towing to the City of Redding for fleet vehicles, property, and vehicles impounded as evidence.

A tow truck service call may include towing, jump starting a dead battery, changing a flat tire

using the spare tire, unlocking a vehicle with a slim-jim or master key, or delivering one (1) gallon

of gasoline and putting it in the fuel tank (gasoline extra charge).

Only those Tow Operators who are qualified and are, or have been, established in the business of

providing vehicle tow services are invited to submit bids.

CONTRACT TERM

The term of this contract shall be for a one-year period, from date of award through June 30, 2027.

If mutually agreeable, with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same, the contract may

be extended two (2) additional one-year periods, through June 30, 2029.

SCOPE OF WORK

Tow Operator shall comply with the following provisions:

a) Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, licenses and/or permits necessary for completion

of contract for the City of Redding.

b) Must be available on a 24-hour, 7-day per week basis and respond to all calls as requested

by the City of Redding.

c) Shall be responsible for the safekeeping of any property contained in vehicle.

d) Shall be responsible for re-installing vehicle drive line, if removed by vendor.

e) Shall equip and maintain tow truck(s) covered under this agreement in accordance with the

provisions set forth in the California Vehicle Code, Title 13 of the California Code of

Regulations, and the specifications contained in this agreement.

f) Tow Operator and/or his/her tow truck driver(s) shall comply with all laws and

requirements regarding GVWR and Axle Weight Rating (AWR) standards at all times and

shall not exceed the GVWR and AWR standards for the tow truck. All drivers shall be

properly licensed for the tow truck they are driving.

The Tow Operator’s personnel shall operate under these specifications and under directions given

by the City of Redding representative.

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TOWING REQUIREMENTS

Primary Tow Operator shall have a maximum of thirty (30) minutes to respond to a call out. If

the primary Tow Operator is unable to respond within the thirty-minute time frame, then the

secondary Tow Operator will be called to provide the required service.

Tow vehicle drivers shall be properly licensed in accordance with Section 12804 of the State of

California Vehicle Code.

Tow Operator shall comply with all requirements included herein and made a part of this bid.

If Tow Operator is a City of Redding rotation tow service provider, a call out under this contract

does not constitute a rotation call out.

When time at the scene exceeds one hour, charges will be broken down and charged in fifteen (15)

minute increments based on the hourly rate.

TOWING EQUIPMENT

There will be three (3) classes of tow trucks covered under this agreement:

1. Class A - Light Duty

Tow Operator shall maintain a minimum of one tow truck with a manufacturer’s Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of at least 14,000 pounds. Class A equipment

specifications can be found in the attached equipment specification.

2. Class B - Medium Duty

Tow Operator shall maintain at least one tow truck with a manufacturer’s Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR) of at least 19,501 pounds. The truck shall be equipped with air

brakes and a tractor protection valve or device, and be capable of providing and

maintaining continuous air to the towed vehicle. Class B equipment specifications can be

found in the attached equipment specification.

3. Class C - Heavy Duty

Tow Operator shall maintain at least one three axle tow truck with a Manufacturer’s Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of at least 33,000 pounds. The truck shall be equipped

with air brakes and must be capable of providing and maintaining continuous air to the

towed vehicle. Class C equipment specifications can be found in the attached equipment

specification.

A. Tow Operator shall submit all 3-axle Tow Trucks to the California Highway Patrol

Bi-annual Inspection of Terminals (BIT) Program and shall comply with all BIT

requirements.

Safety Chains:

Safety chains shall be rated at no less than the rating specified by the OEM.

Two safety chains shall be used for vehicles being towed. The safety chains shall be

securely affixed to the truck bed frame or wrecker boom, independently of the towing

equipment. The towed vehicle shall be secured to the towing equipment independently of

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the safety chains by either two chains or two straps.

Vehicles being transported on slide back carrier shall be secured by four tie-down chains

or straps independent of the winch or loading cable.

All safety connections and attachments shall have a positive means of ensuring that the

safety connection or attachment does not become disengaged while in transit.

Control/Safety Labels:

All controls shall be clearly marked to indicate proper operation as well as any special

warning or cautions.

All tow trucks shall display signs on both sides containing the Tow Operator’s company

name, one business address, and telephone number. The signs shall be permanently affixed

and in compliance with the CA Vehicle Code.

Wire Rope (Cable)

Wire rope shall be maintained in good condition. Only wire rope with swaged ends with

metal sleeves in the loops, braided, wedge locks, or other approved methods shall be

approved for use with RPD. This does not include cable clamps. Wire rope is not in good

condition when it is stranded, knotted, crushed, excessively rusty, kinked, badly worn,

when there are 12 or more wires broken in lay length, or where there is other visible

evidence of loss of strength.

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

The geographical area covered by this contract is as follows:

ALL COUNTY, CITY, AND STATE ROADWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY

OF REDDING CITY BOUNDARIES, COUNTY OF SHASTA COUNTY BOUNDARIES AND AS

DIRECTED BY THE CITY OF REDDING REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S).

SUBCONTRACTING

Tow Operator will not be permitted to subcontract said services without first obtaining the written

permission of the City.

INVOICING AND PAYMENT

Tow Operator agrees to submit all invoices to the City representative.

Each invoice shall clearly indicate the City’s agreement number, date(s) of service, vehicle

number(s), start time/finish time, and the type(s) of service provided.

When time at the scene exceeds one hour, charges shall be broken down and charged in fifteen

(15) minute increments based on the hourly rate quoted.

Fuel surcharges during the contract period will not be allowed.

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