Opening of Proposals - Towing Services for South Bend Police Department - ASAP Towing & Recovery

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Objective The City of South Bend Police Department is in need of two properly licensed towing companies to provide twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week service for the recovery, removal, towing, and storage impoundment of certain motor vehicles within the City of South Bend. Additionally, the city has deemed the need for a secure storage facility within five miles of the City of South Bend, and that the towing entities named will provide all billing services for vehicles removed and/or stored. The Goals The City of South Bend Police Department is in need of two properly licensed towing companies to provide twenty-four hour a day, seven days a week service for the recovery, removal, towing, and storage impoundment of certain motor vehicles within the city. The goals are: • Two properly licensed towing companies to provide twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week recovery, removal and storage services. • Two companies that shall maintain and have exclusive control of three recovery vehicles that are DOT registered. • Storage facilities that are within five miles of South Bend City limits, that are both secure and operate a minimum of 6 days per week. • Proper billing, storing, release of vehicles, and recording of charges for vehicle owners and services provided. • Fair and just cost for vehicle owners and indemnity of the City of South Bend for any costs associated with the outlines of this proposal. The Solution ASAP Towing (hereinafter referred to as "ASAP/The Company' is fully licensed by the State of Indiana and the City of South Bend to own, operate, and provide recovery, removal, towing and storage services for the City of South Bend and the surrounding area. The company owns and operates twenty-one (21) vehicles, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, that are capable of passenger vehicle