Police-Directed Towing Services Procurement (RFP 26-005)
Summary
The city evaluated proposals to select two tow operators for a five-year police-directed towing contract. The decision sparked intense debate between a 40-year incumbent business and city officials over scoring, facility standards, and geographic radius requirements.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates ongoing General Fund revenue through a revenue-sharing agreement where operators remit a portion of statutory fees to the city at no direct expenditure cost.
Selected tow operators G&W Towing and Southside Towing receive exclusive rotational police-directed towing rights, and the city secures standardized operational oversight.
Best Towing Service loses a significant portion of its operating revenue after serving the city for 40 years.
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