Towing and Vehicle Storage Services for Montrose County Sheriff's Office

Location:	Colorado
Posted:	Mar 10, 2026
Due:	Mar 19, 2026
Agency:	Montrose County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

To Provide

Towing and Vehicle Storage Services

for

Montrose County Sheriff’s Office

Proposals Due

March 15, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location

Montrose County Sheriff’s Office

1200 N. Grand

Montrose, CO 81401

A. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Montrose County Sheriff’s Office is soliciting proposals from qualified licensed,

and insured towing companies to provide towing, recovery, impound, and vehicle

storage services on an as-needed basis. Services will be required for law

enforcement purposes including, but not limited to, traffic accidents, abandoned

vehicles, evidence holds, impounds, and other law enforcement-directed tows.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to establish a non-exclusive list of

approved towing providers or a contracted towing rotation, at the discretion of the

Sheriff’s Office.

The County makes no guarantee as to the amount of work that may be assigned

under this contract.

Proposal packages may be obtained from the County’s website. Questions

regarding this RFP may be directed to Commander Ty Cox at 970-252-4023 or

tcox@montrosecounty.net no later than 2:00 PM (MST) on Wednesday, March

11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Questions of general interest will be posted as an

addendum on the Montrose County website (www.montrosecounty.net) no later

than 5:00 PM (MST) on Monday, March 16, 2026. Any clarifications or

modifications to the RFP will also be posted on the Montrose County website as

Addenda. Click the “I Want To” tab, then “View Bids”, and “Related Documents”

at the bottom of the page to locate all Addenda.

B. CONTRACT OVERVIEW

The initial contract term will be from the date of execution of the contract through

December 31, 2028. The County may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract

for up to two (2) additional one-year terms after the initial contract term.

Company guarantees its pricing for the initial term, but may change pricing for

renewal terms as appropriate.

This will be a non-exclusive, on-call contract. Work will be authorized through

individual task orders issued by the County.

C. SERVICE AREA

Services must be provided within Montrose County, Colorado, including

highways, roadways, and other locations as directed by the Montrose County

Sheriff’s Office.

D. SCOPE OF WORK

Services may include at a minimum, but are not limited to, the following:

• Light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing

• Accident recovery and scene clearance

• Vehicle winching and recovery (including off-road and overturned

vehicles)

• Towing of evidence vehicles as directed

• Impound and long-term storage

• Motorcycle, commercial vehicle, and specialty vehicle towing

• 24 hours per day, 7 days per week availability

• Response to dispatch within required timeframes

• Secure vehicle storage with controlled access

• Release of vehicles in compliance with Sheriff’s Office authorization

The Company will work under the direction of the Montrose County Sheriff and

coordinate with County staff, agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders as

directed.

E. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Proposers must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Valid business license to operate in Montrose County, Colorado

• All required state and local towing permits

• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

• Minimum of three years of towing experience

• Adequate fleet to meet service needs

• Secure, fenced, and monitored storage facility

• Ability to provide services twenty-four hours per day, all days of the year,

including holidays.

• Clean safety and compliance record

F. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractor must maintain insurance coverage including, but not limited to:

• Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence

• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit

• Garage Keepers Liability: $1,000,000

• Workers’ Compensation as required by law

Proof of insurance naming Montrose County and the Montrose County Sheriff’s

Office as additional insured must be provided.

G. PRICING AND FEES

Proposals must include a detailed fee schedule, including:

• Hook-up fees

• Mileage rates

• Storage rates (daily)

• After-hours or special service fees

• Administrative or release fees (if any)

All fees must comply with applicable state and local regulations. The Montrose

County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to cap or reject excessive or non-

compliant fees.

H. RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENTS

Proposals must state guaranteed response times in minutes, for both

priority/emergency calls and for standard calls. Failure to specify response

times will result in a rejection of the proposal.

I. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposals shall include:

• Cover letter.

• Company overview, including location, qualifications, and years in

business, and contact information.

• Description of services and equipment.

• Proof of licenses and permits.

• Insurance certificates.

• Detailed fee schedule for 2026-2028, which fees shall be guaranteed for

the entire year, to include the company’s hourly rates, overtime rates,

reimbursable charges, markup on subcontract services, and mileage.

• Statement of guaranteed response times for emergency/priority calls and

standard calls.

• Description and location of storage facilities.

• References, preferably from other law enforcement agencies.

• Statement of compliance with RFP requirements.

J. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION AND TIMELINE

All public postings are made on Montrose County’s Website,

https://www.montrosecounty.net/Bids.aspx. All dates are subject to change, with

notice. All times listed are Mountain Standard Time.

RFP Publicly Available

February 27, 2026

Questions Deadline

March 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

• Questions must be submitted in writing to Commander Ty Cox at

tcox@montrosecounty.net

Answers Publicly Available

March 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Proposals Due

March 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Proposals Recorded

March 19, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

Contract Award

April 1, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 1, 2026

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope clearly marked

“Towing and Vehicle Storage Services” and delivered to Montrose County

Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Commander Ty Cox, 1200 N. Grand, Montrose, CO 81401,

no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on the due date.

In addition to a written submission, which shall be the official submission

considered for award purposes, bidding consultants must email an electronic

copy to Commander Ty Cox at tcox@montrosecounty.net. It is requested that

the electronic copy be in a Word or PDF format which is accessible for electronic

screen readers, however, such is not a factor to be considered in the award

process.

K. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Experience and qualifications

• Compliance with RFP requirements

• Response time capability

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	Towing and Vehicle Storage Services for Montrose County Sheriff's Office
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open