THE TOWN OF GUTTENBERG (“TOWN”) REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FROM FIRMS/INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN PROVIDING
AUTO AND TRUCK TOWING SERVICES (2nd OCCASION)
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
Introduction
Pursuant to the Fair and Open Process described under N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et seq., the
Town seeks Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) from firms/individuals that wish to provide
Auto and Truck Towing Services for a contract period beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending
on December 31, 2026.
All necessary documents can be downloaded from the official Guttenberg website,
www.guttenbergnj.org. Copies of this standardized submission requirements and selection
criteria are also on file and available from the Office of the Town Clerk.
All candidates are required to comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq and N.J.A.C. 17:27
et seq. as amended. (Affirmative Action). Each candidate shall submit proof of business
registration with the New Jersey Division of Taxation (P.L. 2004, C.57) prior to the award of
contract but preferably with their proposal. Candidate should provide completed Official
Tower’s Application, form provided.
Auto and Truck Towing Services
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.General: It is the intent of these specifications to describe and govern the towing and
impounding of vehicles upon the direction of the Police Department of the Town of
Guttenberg and pursuant to the laws of New Jersey.
2. Service: Services provided shall conform to the following specifications for the period
set forth herein:
a. The servicing garage will make available for service at least two wreckers and
such other equipment as may be necessary for safe and efficient provision of
mechanical, wrecking and towing services in the Town.
b. Wreckers shall be maintained in good condition and be available twenty-four (24)
hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
i. The servicing garage shall make available wreckers capable of towing
large tractor/trailers and buses, passenger cars and light trucks as per
classification below.
c. Garage shall make available ample storage space in which to hold disabled
vehicles of absent drivers or owners until such time as said vehicles are claimed
or are disposed of in accordance with law. The garage shall be sufficient in size to
accommodate Guttenberg Police tows.
d. Storage area. The towing service shall provide plans showing sufficient area,
controlled by the towing service, for the storage of abandoned vehicles towed at
the request of the Town.
e. Garage employees who drive vehicles must have a driver's license with no
restrictions or conditional endorsement, except condition requiring glasses.
f. Services, equipment and personnel shall be subject to the inspection and approval
of the Town of Guttenberg.
3. Response Time Requirement: The servicing garage shall respond and have its equipment on
the scene within fifteen (15) minutes from the time of notification of the dispatcher.
4. Responsibility For Garage Personnel and Equipment: Garage agrees that all personnel and
equipment used under this service shall remain under the responsibility of the Garage,
under its direct supervision, management and control, and that in no event shall such
property or employees, or any of them, be represented considered as belonging to or
employed by the Town. Garage agrees and fully understands that it is operating these
specifications as an independent contractor, and in no way or sense as an agent or employee
of the Town of Guttenberg.
5. Maximum Repair Charges:
a. Charges to the owner of vehicles for parts furnished by the Garage to vehicles
removed from the Town in connection with repairs shall not be in excess of
rates established by law.
b. Duplicate charges shall not be made for vehicles serviced at the scene of breakdown
and then towed to the Garage. No additional charge shall be made for backward
towing for preparing the vehicle for tow. No charge shall be made for towing to the
Garage, or travel by the wrecker to reach the point of breakdown.
c. When it is determined, in the opinion of the Town, that a charge in excess of
these rates has been made, the Garage, upon demand by the Town of
Guttenberg shall make immediate reimbursement to the patron.
6. Emergency Conditions: During adverse weather or heavy traffic conditions, the Garage
agrees to give priority to calls by the Town over all other calls which it may receive.
Whenever a Traffic Emergency, because of traffic congestion or weather condition, shall
be declared by the Town, the Garage agrees to make equipment and manpower available
for service as needed.
7. Insurance: The Garage shall furnish to the Town within ten (10) days following the
execution of these, certificates of insurance or policies showing that it has obtained the
following:
a. Workmen's Compensation Insurance on its employees.
b. Liability insurance coverage extending both to bodily injury and property damage
covering the Town of Guttenberg and property damage current the Town of
Guttenberg and the persons and/or entity, rendering services under this agreement
for any and all acts or occurrences resulting from providing such services by any
person and/or entity. Such policy shall carry provision that thirty (30) days notice
of change or cancellation must be given to the Town by the insurance company.
The liability insurance limits for bodily injury be at least in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 per person, $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. The property damage
limits of liability shall be at least $1,000,000.00 per accident and the deductible
shall not excess $2,500.00 and be specifically endorsed by collision coverage for
all vehicles. All insurance required hereinabove shall remain in full force and effect
for the period the services are contracted.
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8. Other Requirements: The Town shall in no way be liable to the Garage for
any services whatsoever which may be rendered to the vehicles.
9. Vehicle Classification: For purposes of determining maximum charges to the owner
of vehicles for mechanical, wrecking and towing services provided in the Town,
vehicles shall be classified as per Chapter 3 Article 11 entitled "Towing and Storage
of Motor Vehicles.” the Revised General Ordinances of the Town of Guttenberg. No
charges in excess of those provided in the Revised Ordinances of the Town of
Guttenberg Chapter 3 Article 11 entitled "Towing and Storage of Motor Vehicles.” as
may be amended from time to time, will be charged.
All proposals shall adhere to applicable requirements set forth in the Revised Ordinances of
the Town of Guttenberg, including but not limited to, Chapter 3 Article 11 entitled "Towing
and Storage of Motor Vehicles. The Town reserves the right to amend such Ordinances at
anytime.
Professional Information and Qualifications
Each interested individual/firm shall also submit the following information:
1. Name of individual/firm:
Address of principal place of business and all partners or firm’s offices and
corresponding telephone and fax numbers. Please note specifically which
partners will be assigned to work with the Town.
2. Prior auto and truck towing services.
Experience related to providing auto and truck towing services to public
entities;
3. Examples of your record of success with these public entities;
4. The firm’s ability to provide the services in a timely fashion (including staffing,
familiarity and location of key staffing);
5. Cost details (including listing of all charges that may be charged to owners of
vehicles and motorcycles towed);
6. Business Registration Certificate (prior to contract award but preferably with
the
proposal);
7. Statement of corporate ownership (c.52:25-24.2)(form provided);
8. Letter of Qualification (form provided);
9. Letter of Intent (form provided);
10. Non-Collusion Affidavit (form provided);
11. Americans with Disabilities Act form (form provided);
12. Non-Collusion Affidavit (form provided);
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13. Americans with Disabilities Act form (form provided);
14. Affirmative Action Compliance Notice (form provided);
15. Minority/Woman Business Enterprise form (form provided);
16. Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran form (form provided); and
17. Official Tower’s Application (form provided);
18. Any other information which the interested firm deems relevant.
Selection Criteria
The Town reserves the right to award a contract or contracts to the vendor(s) as
determined to be in the best interests of the Town based upon the selection criteria.
The selection criteria used in awarding a contract or agreement for professional
services as described herein shall include:
1. Qualifications of the individuals who will perform the tasks and the amounts of their
respective participation;
2. Ability to perform the task in a timely fashion, including staffing and familiarity with
the subject matter; and
3. Ability to be available with the appropriate personnel at all times necessary to
accomplish the representation;
4. The cost and expense that will be necessary to familiarize the attorney with the legal
issues arising in the prosecution of municipal offenses; and
5. Cost competitiveness in light of all of the above factors.
6. Experience and references;
7. Other factors, if demonstrated to be in the best interest of the Town.
Submission Requirements
RFQ must be delivered no later than Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00 am to:
Dr. Cosmo A. Cirillo, Town Clerk
Office of the Town Clerk
Guttenberg Town Hall
6808 Park Avenue
Guttenberg, New Jersey 07093
Please submit one (1) original and one copies of the RFP.
Use white 8 1/2” x 11” paper.
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APPENDIX A
LETTER OF QUALIFICATION
(To be Typed on Respondent’s Letterhead.
NO MODIFICATIONS MAY BE MADE TO THIS LETTER)
Dr. Cosmo A. Cirillo, Town Clerk
Office of the Town Clerk
Guttenberg Town Hall
6808 Park Ave.
Guttenberg, NJ 07093
Dear Dr. Cirillo:
The undersigned have reviewed our Qualification Statement-Proposal submitted in
response to the Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) issued by the Town of Guttenberg
(“Town”), dated (Insert Date) in connection with the Town’s need for Services – Auto and
Truck Towing.
We affirm that the contents of our Qualification Statement-Proposal (which
Qualification Statement-Proposal is incorporated herein by reference) are accurate, factual and
complete to the best of our knowledge and belief and that the Qualification Statement-Proposal
is submitted in good faith upon express understanding that any false statement may result in
the disqualification of (Insert Name of Respondent).
______________________________ ___________________________________
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: ________________________ Dated:_____________________________
Respondent shall sign and complete the spaces as provided above. If a joint
venture, partnership or other formal organization is submitting a Qualification
Statement-Proposal, each participant must execute this Letter of Qualification
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
