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Bid Title

Towing and Recovery Services RFP 2026

Issuing Agency

Enfield town

Location

Connecticut

Published Date

Apr 8, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 29, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Towing and Recovery Services RFP 2026
Category:	Town of Enfield, Public Works
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082

Description: TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FLEET SERVICES DIVISION TOWING AND RECOVERY SERVICES April 08, 2026 Sealed proposals for the services named above will be received at the Office of the Director of Finance until 11:00 a.m. EST, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.  Thereafter, proposals will be opened in public and read aloud or opened and read aloud pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Governor’s Executive Orders. Responses received after this date and time will not be accepted. Beginning Wednesday, April 08, 2026, specifications and proposal documents may be obtained from Carl Johnson, Deputy Director of Public Works – Capital Projects & Administration, Stanley E. Jablonski DPW Complex, 40 Moody Road, Enfield, CT 06082, For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. , telephone number (860)763-8806 or the Town's website, www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx . The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject any, all, or any part of proposals, to waive formalities or informalities and to award the proposal deemed to be in the best interests of the Town. The Town of Enfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Disadvantaged, minority, small and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond. John A. Wilcox, Director of Finance EOE/AA Publication Date/Time: 4/8/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 4/29/2026 11:00 AM Pre-bid Meeting: N/A Contact Person: Carl R. Johnson, CCMO Deputy Director – Capital Projects & Administration Department of Public Works Town of Enfield 40 Moody Road Enfield, CT 06082 Phone: (860)763-8806 cajohnson@enfield.org Fee: N/A Miscellaneous: Direct all questions regarding this RFP to Carl Johnson, Deputy Director of Public Works via phone at (860)763-8806 or via email at cajohnson@enfield.org. Related Documents: RFP SPECS - Towing and Recovery Services 2026

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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FLEET SERVICES DIVISION

TOWING AND RECOVERY SERVICES

April 08, 2026

Sealed proposals for the services named above will be received at the Office of the

Director of Finance until 11:00 a.m. EST, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Thereafter,

proposals will be opened in public and read aloud or opened and read aloud pursuant to the

applicable provisions of the Governor’s Executive Orders. Responses received after this

date and time will not be accepted.

Beginning Wednesday, April 08, 2026, specifications and proposal documents

may be obtained from Carl Johnson, Deputy Director of Public Works – Capital Projects

& Administration, Stanley E. Jablonski DPW Complex, 40 Moody Road, Enfield, CT

06082, cajohnson@enfield.org, telephone number (860)763-8806 or the Town's website,

www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx.

The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject any, all, or any part of

proposals, to waive formalities or informalities and to award the proposal deemed to be in

the best interests of the Town.

The Town of Enfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disadvantaged, minority, small and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged

to respond.

John A. Wilcox, Director of Finance

EOE/AA

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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FLEET SERVICES DIVISION

TOWING AND RECOVERY SERVICES

STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

1. INTRODUCTION

The Town of Enfield is soliciting proposals for the above-named services. If there

are any conflicts between the instructions in these Standard Instructions to

Proposers and any other proposal document(s), these Standard Instructions to

Proposers shall prevail.

2. KEY EVENT DATES

Advertisement of Request for Proposals April 08, 2026

Proposal Opening

11:00 a.m. EST, April 29, 2026

Proposal Awarded (Not Definite)

Week of May 04, 2026

Commencement of Work

July 1, 2026

3. OBTAINING PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

Specifications and proposal documents may be obtained from Carl Johnson, Deputy

Director of Public Works – Capital Projects & Administration, Stanley E. Jablonski

DPW Complex, 40 Moody Road, Enfield, CT 06082, telephone number (860) 763-

8806, cajohnson@enfield.org or the Town's website, https://enfield-

ct.gov/Bids.aspx

4. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

A. One (1) original and two (2) copies of all proposals must be submitted in a

sealed envelope clearly marked "Towing and Recovery Services". If forwarded

by mail or courier, the sealed envelope must be addressed to “Director of

Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082.”

Proposals must be at the Office of the Director of Finance by the time of the

Proposal Opening date noticed in Section 2 entitled, KEY EVENT DATES.

Since all submissions must be dated and time-stamped, the Finance Department

will only accept proposals Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00

p.m. EST (excluding holidays). Postmarks are NOT an acceptable waiver of

this policy. Corrections and/or modifications received after the first proposal is

opened will NOT be accepted.

B. Ditto marks or words such as "SAME" on the Proposal Form are NOT

considered writing and must not be used.

C. All information must be submitted in ink or typewritten. Mistakes may be

crossed out and corrections inserted. Corrections must be initialed by the

person signing the proposal.

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STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS (continued)

D. Proposals are considered valid for ninety (90) days after proposal(s) are opened.

Proposers may not withdraw, cancel or modify their proposal for a period of

ninety (90) days after proposal(s) are opened.

E. Proposals must be signed by an authorized person representing the legal entity

of the Proposer.

F. The inability to meet any specified requirements(s) must be stated in writing

and attached to the proposal form or written on the proposal form.

5. PRESUMPTION OF PROPOSER BEING FULLY INFORMED

At the time the first proposal is opened, each Proposer is presumed to have read and

be thoroughly familiar with all proposal and contract documents. Failure or

omission of the Proposer to receive or examine any information shall in no way

relieve any Proposer from obligations with respect to their proposal.

6. INTERPRETATION OF ACCEPTABLE WORK

The specifications, proposal and contract documents are to be interpreted as

meaning those acceptable to the Town of Enfield. Any substantive changes or

interpretations will be issued by the Town in writing as an addendum.

7. TAX EXEMPTIONS

The Town of Enfield is exempt from Federal Excise taxes and Connecticut Sales

and Use taxes. Proposers shall avail themselves of these exemptions.

8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Provider shall agree to maintain in force at all times during the contract the

following minimum coverage. Insurance shall be written with Carriers approved in

the State of Connecticut and with a minimum AM Best’s Rating of “A” VIII. In

addition, all Carriers are subject to approval by the Town of Enfield. Minimum

Limits:

A. Commercial General Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000, $2,000,000

Aggregate. Town of Enfield shall be named as an Additional Insured on a

primary non-contributory basis for ongoing and completed operations. Waiver

of Subrogation to be provided.

B. Auto Liability Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 for all owned, hired and non-

owned vehicles for property damage and liability. Town of Enfield shall be

named as an Additional Insured on a Primary and Non-Contributory basis.

Waiver of subrogation to be provided.

On-Hook Coverage Required at $100,000.

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STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS (continued)

C. Umbrella/Excess Liability $1,000,000 and $1,000,000 Aggregate. General

Liability, Auto Liability and Workers’ Compensation to be listed as underlying

coverages. Umbrella/Excess Liability to follow form with respect to Additional

Insured on a Primary and Non-Contributory basis and Waiver of Subrogation.

D. Workers’ Compensation - For all the employees employed on said Work shall

be maintained in accordance with Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Act.

In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous Work under the contract

at the site of the Work is not protected under the Workers’ Compensation Act,

the contractor shall provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for the

protection of its employees not otherwise protected. Waiver of Subrogation to

be provided.

E. A thirty (30) day Notice of Cancellation applies for the Town of Enfield.

Exceptions to the Town’s insurance requirements are subject to the sole discretion

of the Town of Enfield.

If any policy is written on a “Claims Made” basis, the policy must be continually

renewed for a minimum of two (2) years from the completion date of this

contract. If the policy is replaced and/or the retroactive date is changed, then the

expiring policy must be endorsed to extend the reporting period for claims for the

policy in effect during the contract for two (2) years from the completion date.

Where permitted by law, the Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold

harmless the Town of Enfield and all of its officers, employees, and agents from

all suits, actions, or claims of any character, name, or description brought for or

on account of any injury or damage caused to any person or property as a result

of, in connection with, or pursuant to the performance of the Contractor, including

all costs incurred by the Town of Enfield in defending itself against such claims

or actions, in proportion to the extent that the Contractor is held liable for same by

an arbiter of competent jurisdiction. As much of any money that may be due to

the Contractor under the Contract as the Town of Enfield considers necessary for

the purpose of such indemnification or holding the Town of Enfield harmless may

be retained for such use by the Town of Enfield; and the Contractor’s surety

bonds may be held until such suit or suits, action or actions, claim or claims, as

aforesaid, shall have been settled and until the Contractor has furnished to the

Town of Enfield suitable evidence to that effect. Such indemnity shall not be

limited by reason of any insurance coverage required under the Contract.

9. PROPOSAL BOND

Proposers are required to furnish a proposal surety at the time the first proposal is

opened in the amount of one thousand ($1,000) dollars. The proposal surety should

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STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS (continued)

be in one of the following three (3) forms: (a) a bank certified check, (b) a bank

check, or (c) a surety company bond. The surety company must be authorized to

write such surety bonds in the State of Connecticut. Checks or bonds must be

drawn to the order of "Town of Enfield, Attention Finance Director".

10. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

To ensure the faithful execution of this proposal according to its provisions, the

Contractor awarded this proposal must provide to the Town of Enfield, at the

Contractor's expense, a performance and payment bond in the amount of one

thousand ($1,000) dollars. The bonds must be issued by a company authorized to

write such surety bonds in the State of Connecticut. The bonds shall be drawn to

the order of the "Town of Enfield, Attention Finance Director", and delivered to the

Town prior to commencement of work. On projects less than fifty thousand

($50,000) dollars the Contractor may substitute the performance bond (but not the

payment bond), for a bank certified check or a bank cashier's check in the amount

of one thousand ($1,000) dollars.

11. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for

employment in the performance of this Contractor's work with respect to hire,

tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment due to race, sex, age,

religion, national origin, or other conditions proscribed by State or Federal law.

12. CONTRACT PERIOD

It is anticipated that the initial Contract period shall be from July 1, 2026, through

June 30, 2027. Subsequent one (1) year renewals, at the option of the Town of

Enfield, may be available for up to two (2) additional years. Total contract period,

including all options for renewal, shall not exceed thirty-six (36) months.

13. STANDARD FORM OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

The Town of Enfield intends to execute a contract that incorporates the terms and

conditions of this RFP and the successful proposal.

14. MODIFICATIONS AND ADDENDA

The Town may, before or after proposal opening and in its sole discretion, clarify,

modify, amend or terminate this RFP if the Town determines it is in the Town’s

best interest. Any such action shall be effected by a posting on the Town’s website,

www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx. Each respondent is responsible for checking the

Town’s website to determine if the Town has issued any addenda and, if so, to

complete its proposal in accordance with the RFP as modified by the addenda.

15. AWARDING THE PROPOSAL

The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject, any, all, or any part of

proposals, to waive formalities or informalities and to make an award that is

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 488410Motor Vehicle Towing

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