Title
Airport Towing Service and Minor Auto Assistance - Request to Issue Invitation for Bids
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Airport Towing Service and Minor Auto Assistance for the Aviation Department.
Report
Summary
The Aviation Department is seeking a qualified vendor to provide towing service at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Airport) properties to include tows for security, enforcement, safety, construction, and abandoned vehicles, as well as parking garage relocations. Additionally, as part of the customer service amenities, the vendor will also provide minor auto assistance to airport customers such as mechanical adjustments, battery boost, flat tire assistance, fuel delivery and lockout service.
Procurement Information
With approval, the Aviation Department will issue an IFB for the required service. Award will be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible offeror who conforms to the requirements set forth in the IFB.
Contract Term
Contract term will be three years, with two, one-year options to extend the term, which may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Aviation Director.
Financial Impact
The annual expenditure under the current contract is approximately $248,000. Offerors to this IFB will be required to submit their estimated annual cost for evaluation. Funding for this contract is available in the Aviation Department's budget.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation Department.