Towing and Recovery Services RFP 2026
| Agency: | Enfield town |
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| State: | Connecticut |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Apr 29, 2026 |
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| Bid Title: |
Towing and Recovery Services RFP 2026
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| Category: | Town of Enfield, Public Works |
| Status: | Open |
| Bid Recipient: | Director of Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082 |
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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION
TOWING AND RECOVERY SERVICES
April 08, 2026
Sealed proposals for the services named above will be received at the Office of the
Director of Finance until 11:00 a.m. EST, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Thereafter,
proposals will be opened in public and read aloud or opened and read aloud pursuant to the
applicable provisions of the Governor’s Executive Orders. Responses received after this
date and time will not be accepted.
Beginning Wednesday, April 08, 2026, specifications and proposal documents
may be obtained from Carl Johnson, Deputy Director of Public Works – Capital Projects
& Administration, Stanley E. Jablonski DPW Complex, 40 Moody Road, Enfield, CT
06082, cajohnson@enfield.org, telephone number (860)763-8806 or the Town's website,
www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx.
The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject any, all, or any part of
proposals, to waive formalities or informalities and to award the proposal deemed to be in
the best interests of the Town.
The Town of Enfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disadvantaged, minority, small and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged
to respond.
John A. Wilcox, Director of Finance
EOE/AA
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TOWN OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FLEET SERVICES DIVISION
TOWING AND RECOVERY SERVICES
STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
1. INTRODUCTION
The Town of Enfield is soliciting proposals for the above-named services. If there
are any conflicts between the instructions in these Standard Instructions to
Proposers and any other proposal document(s), these Standard Instructions to
Proposers shall prevail.
2. KEY EVENT DATES
Advertisement of Request for Proposals April 08, 2026
Proposal Opening
11:00 a.m. EST, April 29, 2026
Proposal Awarded (Not Definite)
Week of May 04, 2026
Commencement of Work
July 1, 2026
3. OBTAINING PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
Specifications and proposal documents may be obtained from Carl Johnson, Deputy
Director of Public Works – Capital Projects & Administration, Stanley E. Jablonski
DPW Complex, 40 Moody Road, Enfield, CT 06082, telephone number (860) 763-
8806, cajohnson@enfield.org or the Town's website, https://enfield-
ct.gov/Bids.aspx
4. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
A. One (1) original and two (2) copies of all proposals must be submitted in a
sealed envelope clearly marked "Towing and Recovery Services". If forwarded
by mail or courier, the sealed envelope must be addressed to “Director of
Finance, Town of Enfield, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082.”
Proposals must be at the Office of the Director of Finance by the time of the
Proposal Opening date noticed in Section 2 entitled, KEY EVENT DATES.
Since all submissions must be dated and time-stamped, the Finance Department
will only accept proposals Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00
p.m. EST (excluding holidays). Postmarks are NOT an acceptable waiver of
this policy. Corrections and/or modifications received after the first proposal is
opened will NOT be accepted.
B. Ditto marks or words such as "SAME" on the Proposal Form are NOT
considered writing and must not be used.
C. All information must be submitted in ink or typewritten. Mistakes may be
crossed out and corrections inserted. Corrections must be initialed by the
person signing the proposal.
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STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS (continued)
D. Proposals are considered valid for ninety (90) days after proposal(s) are opened.
Proposers may not withdraw, cancel or modify their proposal for a period of
ninety (90) days after proposal(s) are opened.
E. Proposals must be signed by an authorized person representing the legal entity
of the Proposer.
F. The inability to meet any specified requirements(s) must be stated in writing
and attached to the proposal form or written on the proposal form.
5. PRESUMPTION OF PROPOSER BEING FULLY INFORMED
At the time the first proposal is opened, each Proposer is presumed to have read and
be thoroughly familiar with all proposal and contract documents. Failure or
omission of the Proposer to receive or examine any information shall in no way
relieve any Proposer from obligations with respect to their proposal.
6. INTERPRETATION OF ACCEPTABLE WORK
The specifications, proposal and contract documents are to be interpreted as
meaning those acceptable to the Town of Enfield. Any substantive changes or
interpretations will be issued by the Town in writing as an addendum.
7. TAX EXEMPTIONS
The Town of Enfield is exempt from Federal Excise taxes and Connecticut Sales
and Use taxes. Proposers shall avail themselves of these exemptions.
8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Provider shall agree to maintain in force at all times during the contract the
following minimum coverage. Insurance shall be written with Carriers approved in
the State of Connecticut and with a minimum AM Best’s Rating of “A” VIII. In
addition, all Carriers are subject to approval by the Town of Enfield. Minimum
Limits:
A. Commercial General Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000, $2,000,000
Aggregate. Town of Enfield shall be named as an Additional Insured on a
primary non-contributory basis for ongoing and completed operations. Waiver
of Subrogation to be provided.
B. Auto Liability Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 for all owned, hired and non-
owned vehicles for property damage and liability. Town of Enfield shall be
named as an Additional Insured on a Primary and Non-Contributory basis.
Waiver of subrogation to be provided.
On-Hook Coverage Required at $100,000.
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STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS (continued)
C. Umbrella/Excess Liability $1,000,000 and $1,000,000 Aggregate. General
Liability, Auto Liability and Workers’ Compensation to be listed as underlying
coverages. Umbrella/Excess Liability to follow form with respect to Additional
Insured on a Primary and Non-Contributory basis and Waiver of Subrogation.
D. Workers’ Compensation - For all the employees employed on said Work shall
be maintained in accordance with Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Act.
In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous Work under the contract
at the site of the Work is not protected under the Workers’ Compensation Act,
the contractor shall provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for the
protection of its employees not otherwise protected. Waiver of Subrogation to
be provided.
E. A thirty (30) day Notice of Cancellation applies for the Town of Enfield.
Exceptions to the Town’s insurance requirements are subject to the sole discretion
of the Town of Enfield.
If any policy is written on a “Claims Made” basis, the policy must be continually
renewed for a minimum of two (2) years from the completion date of this
contract. If the policy is replaced and/or the retroactive date is changed, then the
expiring policy must be endorsed to extend the reporting period for claims for the
policy in effect during the contract for two (2) years from the completion date.
Where permitted by law, the Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the Town of Enfield and all of its officers, employees, and agents from
all suits, actions, or claims of any character, name, or description brought for or
on account of any injury or damage caused to any person or property as a result
of, in connection with, or pursuant to the performance of the Contractor, including
all costs incurred by the Town of Enfield in defending itself against such claims
or actions, in proportion to the extent that the Contractor is held liable for same by
an arbiter of competent jurisdiction. As much of any money that may be due to
the Contractor under the Contract as the Town of Enfield considers necessary for
the purpose of such indemnification or holding the Town of Enfield harmless may
be retained for such use by the Town of Enfield; and the Contractor’s surety
bonds may be held until such suit or suits, action or actions, claim or claims, as
aforesaid, shall have been settled and until the Contractor has furnished to the
Town of Enfield suitable evidence to that effect. Such indemnity shall not be
limited by reason of any insurance coverage required under the Contract.
9. PROPOSAL BOND
Proposers are required to furnish a proposal surety at the time the first proposal is
opened in the amount of one thousand ($1,000) dollars. The proposal surety should
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STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS (continued)
be in one of the following three (3) forms: (a) a bank certified check, (b) a bank
check, or (c) a surety company bond. The surety company must be authorized to
write such surety bonds in the State of Connecticut. Checks or bonds must be
drawn to the order of "Town of Enfield, Attention Finance Director".
10. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND
To ensure the faithful execution of this proposal according to its provisions, the
Contractor awarded this proposal must provide to the Town of Enfield, at the
Contractor's expense, a performance and payment bond in the amount of one
thousand ($1,000) dollars. The bonds must be issued by a company authorized to
write such surety bonds in the State of Connecticut. The bonds shall be drawn to
the order of the "Town of Enfield, Attention Finance Director", and delivered to the
Town prior to commencement of work. On projects less than fifty thousand
($50,000) dollars the Contractor may substitute the performance bond (but not the
payment bond), for a bank certified check or a bank cashier's check in the amount
of one thousand ($1,000) dollars.
11. FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
The Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment in the performance of this Contractor's work with respect to hire,
tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment due to race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, or other conditions proscribed by State or Federal law.
12. CONTRACT PERIOD
It is anticipated that the initial Contract period shall be from July 1, 2026, through
June 30, 2027. Subsequent one (1) year renewals, at the option of the Town of
Enfield, may be available for up to two (2) additional years. Total contract period,
including all options for renewal, shall not exceed thirty-six (36) months.
13. STANDARD FORM OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
The Town of Enfield intends to execute a contract that incorporates the terms and
conditions of this RFP and the successful proposal.
14. MODIFICATIONS AND ADDENDA
The Town may, before or after proposal opening and in its sole discretion, clarify,
modify, amend or terminate this RFP if the Town determines it is in the Town’s
best interest. Any such action shall be effected by a posting on the Town’s website,
www.enfield-ct.gov/bids.aspx. Each respondent is responsible for checking the
Town’s website to determine if the Town has issued any addenda and, if so, to
complete its proposal in accordance with the RFP as modified by the addenda.
15. AWARDING THE PROPOSAL
The Town of Enfield reserves the right to accept or reject, any, all, or any part of
proposals, to waive formalities or informalities and to make an award that is
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