City of Cleveland Department of Public Works - Purchase of Towing and Winching Services - File No. 121-26 (2026)
City of ClevelandCity · Cleveland, OH- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 21 days left
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Tiffany Johnson
- (216) 664-2620
The 30-second brief
The City of Cleveland, Department of Public Works, Division of Motor Vehicle Maintenance is seeking bids for towing and winching services under File No. 121-26. The scope includes flat rate and mileage-based towing, recovery, up-righting, and winching for passenger cars, light trucks, vans, medium duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, off-highway vehicles, and fire apparatus. Services shall be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contract term is one year with two options for one-year renewals. Bids are due by December 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon (Eastern Time) and must be delivered to the Office of the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies, Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 128, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Motor Vehicle Maintenance, 4150 E. 49th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44105, Bldg 4C Conference Room. A 20% CSB participation goal applies to this contract.
Passenger car, Light truck & van flat rate towing; Passenger car, Light truck & van mileage rate towing; Medium duty trucks hourly rate towing; Heavy duty trucks hourly rate towing; Off-highway vehicle hourly rate towing; Fire Apparatus hourly rate towing; Uprighting, Loading and winching for light vehicles hourly rate; Uprighting, Loading and winching for medium, Heavy duty and off highway vehicles hourly rate; Flat rate for cancelled calls
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Summary
The City of Cleveland, Department of Public Works, Division of Motor Vehicle Maintenance is seeking bids for towing and winching services under File No. 121-26.
The scope includes flat rate and mileage-based towing, recovery, up-righting, and winching for passenger cars, light trucks, vans, medium duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, off-highway vehicles, and fire apparatus. Services shall be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contract term is one year with two options for one-year renewals. Bids are due by December 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon (Eastern Time) and must be delivered to the Office of the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies, Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 128, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Motor Vehicle Maintenance, 4150 E. 49th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44105, Bldg 4C Conference Room. A 20% CSB participation goal applies to this contract.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Passenger car, Light truck & van flat rate towing
- Passenger car, Light truck & van mileage rate towing
- Medium duty trucks hourly rate towing
- Heavy duty trucks hourly rate towing
- Off-highway vehicle hourly rate towing
- Fire Apparatus hourly rate towing
- Uprighting, Loading and winching for light vehicles hourly rate
- Uprighting, Loading and winching for medium, Heavy duty and off highway vehicles hourly rate
- Flat rate for cancelled calls
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Bid Bond
- W-9 Form
- Vendor Information Form
- Bidder's Affidavit
- Bid Form
- Bid Schedule of Items
- Northern Ireland Fair Employment Form
- OEO Participation Form
- OEO Schedules Checklist
- OEO Schedules 1-4
- Wage Theft and Payroll Fraud Disclosure
- Submit to
- Office of the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies, Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 128, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Cleveland, Ohio
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Cleveland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies, Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 128, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. For questions, contact Tiffany Johnson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Cleveland in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tiffany Johnson at (216) 664-2620. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Passenger car, Light truck & van flat rate towing; Passenger car, Light truck & van mileage rate towing; Medium duty trucks hourly rate towing; Heavy duty trucks hourly rate towing; Off-highway vehicle hourly rate towing; Fire Apparatus hourly rate towing; Uprighting, Loading and winching for light. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Bond, W-9 Form, Vendor Information Form, Bidder's Affidavit, Bid Form, Bid Schedule of Items, Northern Ireland Fair Employment Form, OEO Participation Form, OEO Schedules Checklist, OEO Schedules. Review the full document from City of Cleveland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
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