City of Newport News - Towing of Abandoned Vehicles, Trailers and Vessels - URFP No. 27-0502-3017 (2026)
City of Newport NewsCity · Newport News, VA- Due
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mike White
- (757) 926-8034
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Newport News is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide for the collection, storage, auction, and/or disposal of abandoned vehicles, trailers, and vessels on an as-needed basis. Services include responding within one hour of notification, maintaining secure storage lots within Newport News, keeping detailed logs, handling DMV requests and vehicle tags, and providing revenue sharing amounts to the City. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm, via the OpenGov Procurement portal. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.
The demonstrated understanding and approach to provide the services identified in this Request for Proposals, Successful experience and capabilities of the firm providing similar services, Experience and demonstrated knowledge of key personnel, Revenue sharing amount offered to the City, Location of storage facility, Completeness of Proposal
SUMMARY
The City of Newport News is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide for the collection, storage, auction, and/or disposal of abandoned vehicles, trailers, and vessels on an as-needed basis.
Services include responding within one hour of notification, maintaining secure storage lots within Newport News, keeping detailed logs, handling DMV requests and vehicle tags, and providing revenue sharing amounts to the City. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm, via the OpenGov Procurement portal. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The demonstrated understanding and approach to provide the services identified in this Request for Proposals, Successful experience and capabilities of the firm providing similar services, Experience and demonstrated knowledge of key personnel, Revenue sharing amount offered to the City, Location of storage facility, Completeness of Proposal
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- W-9
- References
- W-9 form
- References (3)
- Small
- Women-Owned
- Minority-Owned and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Requirements Form
- Anti-Collusion Certification
- Proof of insurance
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/nnva
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Newport News, VA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Newport News?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/nnva. For questions, contact Mike White.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Newport News in VA, 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 RFP 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 Mike White at (757) 926-8034. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "The demonstrated understanding and approach to provide the services identified in this Request for Proposals, Successful experience and capabilities of the firm providing similar services, Experience..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Newport News?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Newport News are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Newport News regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: W-9, references, W-9 form, references (3), Small, Women-Owned, Minority-Owned and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Requirements Form, Anti-Collusion Certification, proof of insurance. Review the full document from City of Newport News for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Newport News, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.