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

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BID PROPOSAL GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Equipment (25 points) (continued) * LCG Bed - Low Center of Gravity bed is 6" lower than industry standard rollback beds which allows us to haul taller loads while staying within legal height as well as keeping the weight closer to the ground for safer transport. This low -profile bed also gives us an <11 degree loading angle which allows us to load vehicles with extreme low ground clearance without damaging the bumper, valance, and exhaust. ** Right Approach and Extreme Angle Bed - This bed is ultra specialized for the loading of vehicles with extremely low ground clearance and exotic vehicles. The release handle allows the rear hinged deck section to be lowered to a 6° load angle. A cable guide is inserted in the deck to keep the cable low while winching the vehicle onto the rear deck. After the vehicle's front wheels are on the carrier, the deck can be leveled out and the cable guide removed allowing the vehicle to overcome the second clearance problem with the forward section of the deck. With the front wheels on the front section of the deck the process can be repeated to eliminate clearance problems such as extreme low front and rear bumpers as well as low exhausts or extended rear overhang. a) Vehicle Equipment — the following is included in each company vehicle — list includes but is not limited to: i. A minimum of four LED flashing emergency lighting. ii. Debris removal equipment, consisting of: Two oversized containers, a broom, shovel, fluid absorbent (oil -dry), safety chains, straps, and emergency beacons. iii. Company employees are provided with reflective uniforms, vests/jackets that meet OSHA/ANSI-3 requirements. All employees are required to wear reflective clothing when on scene or during the transport of removal vehicles. Uniforms display company and driver name for easy identification to officers and owners of vehicles. ASAP Towing as well as all employees of the company agree to and shall be available for inspection should the City make the request and subject to random inspections to ensure quality performance. ASAP Towing currently operates daily maintenance, cleaning, and safety checks of all vehicles and the storage facility. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with safety and cleaning checks. ASAP agrees to continue these standards to ensure the safety of both its employees and customers. ASAP agrees to report to the City, in writing, any changes, additions or deletions from the company's tow truck fleet used under this contract. 0