Project Information

Bid Title

Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Services

Issuing Agency

City of Union City

Location

California

Published Date

Feb 4, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 19, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

PD01-26

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Project Description

Bid Number:	PD01-26
Bid Title:	Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Services
Category:	Request for Proposals
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	Lt. Jean Jimenez

Description: Sealed bids for three highly qualified tow service providers to provide police requested tows (“Project”) will be will be received at the front desk of the Union City Police Department, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, until 5:00 PM PST, Tuesday, March 19, 2026. The agreement reached between the City and the three service providers will have specific requirements that ensure quality service when requested. The guidelines will also ensure timely service so that police staff are not unnecessarily delayed in returning to assigned duties. Publication Date/Time: 2/3/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/19/2026 5:00 PM Bid Opening Information: 03/19/26 5:00 PM PST Contact Person: All questions should be sent to Police Lieutenant Jean Jimenez via e-mail at [email protected] or facsimile at 510-471-5974 by March 12, 2026. Fax Number: 510-471-5974 Related Documents: Tow Service Request For Proposal - 2026

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CITY OF UNION CITY

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

Police Department

34009 Alvarado-Niles Road

Union City, CA 94587

Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement

for

Tow Services

PROPOSALS DUE: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST

RFP Coordinator: Jean Jimenez, Police Lieutenant

1. INTRODUCTION

The City of Union City (hereinafter the “City”) invites written proposals for Non- Exclusive

Franchise Agreement for Tow Services for the City.

The City desires to provide quality service to the community and seeks three highly

qualified tow service providers to provide police requested tows (the “Project”). The

agreement reached between the City and the three service providers will have

specific requirements that ensure quality service when requested. The guidelines will

also ensure timely service so that police staff are not unnecessarily delayed in returning

to assigned duties.

The City invites proposals from qualified tow service providers. The successful tow

service provider will execute a contract with the City that has terms identical to the

Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Services attached to this Request for

Proposal (“RFP”) as Exhibit A.

Interested service providers are asked to submit letters of interest and a response

to this RFP that provides the City with a description of the service provider’s qualifications

by t h e d a t e s p e c i f i e d i n S e c t i o n 1 . 7 RFP Schedule of Events. The submission

will be marked “Bid in Response Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Services

-- Do Not Open” and delivered to the front desk of the Union City Police

Department, Attn: Lt. Jean Jimenez, at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA

94587.

The term of the agreement will be five (5) years.

This RFP describes the general rules for preparing and submitting proposals and the City’s

requirements for the Project.

1.1. Definitions

For the purpose of this RFP references to “Bidder” in all instances shall mean the

specific person or entity responding to this RFP; references to “Bid” in all instances

shall mean the bidder’s/contractor’s proposal submitted in response to this RFP.

1.2.Clarification and Interpretation of RFP

1.2.1. The words “must” or “will” or “shall” in this RFP indicate mandatory

requirements. Taking exception to any mandatory requirement may be grounds

for rejection of the proposal.

1.2.2. The words “day” and “days” refer to working days (Monday – Friday),

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exclusive of City holidays.

1.3. Purpose

The purpose of this RFP is to provide minimum requirements, solicit bids and gain

adequate information from which the City may evaluate Bidder’s products and

services as they compare to other tow service providers and as they pertain to

the needs of the City’s organization as defined in this document.

1.4. Contract Duration and Project Timeframe

The term of the Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow Services will begin on July 1,

2026, and end on June 30, 2031.

1.5. RFP Coordinator

The following RFP Coordinator shall be the primary contact for this RFP and all

correspondence or questions regarding this RFP should be directed in writing to his

attention at:

Lt. Jean Jimenez

34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd

Union City, CA 94587

Phone: 510-675-5296

Fax: 510-471-5974

Email: Jeanj@unioncity.org

1.6. Communications Regarding the RFP

After release of this RFP, all Bidder communications concerning this procurement must

be directed to the RFP Coordinator. Unauthorized contact regarding the RFP with other

employees of the City may result in disqualification.

1.6.1. All communications must be submitted in writing to the RFP

Coordinator. Any oral communications shall not be binding to the City

or considered official. Questions, requests and other types of written

communication must cite the subject RFP question number. The RFP

Coordinator must receive these written requests by the deadline

specified in the RFP Calendar of Events

1.6.2. All written communication regarding this RFP can be sent by facsimile

transmission to 510-471-5974 or email to Jeanj@unioncity.org.

1.6.3. The RFP Coordinator shall respond in writing to all written

communications. This response shall constitute clarifications to the

RFP. Only written responses to written communications shall be

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considered binding and official by the City. At its sole discretion, the

City reserves the right to determine appropriate and adequate

responses to written questions, comments and requests for

clarification.

1.7. RFP Calendar of Events

The following RFP Schedule of Events represents the City’s best estimate of the schedule

that shall be followed. Unless otherwise specified, the time of day for the following events

shall be between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. The City reserves the

right, at its sole discretion, to adjust this schedule as it deems necessary. Notification of

any adjustment to the RFP Calendar of Events shall be provided to all Bidders in the form

of an addendum.

Activity

RFP Released

Final Question Submission Deadline

Addendum Issue Deadline (if needed)

Proposals Due Date (no later than 5:00 pm)

Proposal Evaluation Completion

Recommendation to City Council

Date

02/03 /2026

03/12 /2026

03 /14 /2026

03 /20 /2026

06/01 /2026

06/09/2026

2. RULES GOVERNING PROPOSALS

2.1. Address and Deliver Bids

All bids shall be delivered to the front desk of the Union City Police Department at 34009

Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587. Bids shall be addressed to Lt. Jean Jimenez and

be clearly marked with “Bid in Response Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Tow

Services -- Do Not Open”.

2.2. Bid Deadline

Bids shall be submitted no later than the date specified in Section 1.7 RFP Schedule of

Events. Bidders shall respond to the written RFP and any exhibits, attachments, or

amendments. A Bidder’s failure to submit a bid before the deadline as required shall cause

that bid to be disqualified. Bidders assume the risk of the method of dispatch chosen. The

City assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any delivery service. Postmarking by

the due date shall not substitute for actual bid receipt by the City. Late bids will be

rejected and will not be opened. Bids may not be delivered orally, by facsimile

transmission, or by other telecommunication or electronic means.

2.3. Nondiscrimination

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No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, be discriminated

against in the admission or access to, or be discriminated against in treatment or

employment in the City's contracted programs or activities on the grounds of disability,

age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other classification

protected by federal or California State Constitutional or statutory law; nor shall they be

excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to

discrimination in the performance of contracts with the City or in the employment

practices of the City’s Bidders. Accordingly, all Bidders entering into contracts with the

City shall, upon request, be required to show proof of such nondiscrimination and to post

in conspicuous places available to all employees and applicants, notices of

nondiscrimination.

2.4. Electronic Form

An electronic form of this RFP may be obtained from the City’s web site:

https://www.unioncityca.gov/Bids.aspx.

2.5. General Bidding Parameters

2.5.1. Contingencies

Before submitting a bid, Bidders should make a careful examination of

the scope of work and of the difficulties involved in its proper execution.

2.5.2. Insurance

The selected Bidder will be required to provide proof of adequate

worker’s compensation, automobile and general liability insurance

coverage before entering into a contract. Additionally, the City may, at

its sole discretion, require the selected Bidder to provide proof of other

forms of insurance. Failure to provide evidence of such insurance

coverage is a material breach and grounds for termination of the

contract negotiations. Any insurance required by the City shall be in form

and substance acceptable to the City. The selected Bidder will hold the

City harmless against all claims arising out of the Project.

2.5.3. Licensure

Before a contract pursuant to this RFP is signed, the selected Bidder must

hold all necessary and applicable business and professional licenses.

2.5.4. Conflict of Interest and Bid Restrictions

By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies that no amount shall be paid

directly or indirectly to an employee or official of the City as wages,

compensation, or gifts in exchange for acting as an officer, agent,

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 811219Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

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