Title
RESOLUTION NO. 24R-02-31: A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID TO WESTWAY TOWING, INC. (RFP 2023-006) TO PROVIDE VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF ADMININSTRATIVE FEES TO BE COLLECTED BY WESTWAY TOWING, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO GIVE EFFECT TO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
A RESOLUTION IS REQUESTED FROM THE CITY COMMISSION TO APPROVE RFP 2023-006 TOWING SERVICE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTWAY TOWING.
Need:
TO PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL, TOWING AND STORAGE OF IMPOUNDED JUNK VEHICLES, VEHICLES FROM NON-DRIVABLE ACCIDENT SCENES AND VARIOUS LOCATIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
THE CITY ISSUED A SOLICITATION FOR VENDORS TO PROVIDE TOWING SERVICES CITYWIDE. THEREAFTER, THERE WAS ONLY ONE RESPONSE RECEIVED. AS SUCH, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTWAY TOWING, INC. FRANCHISE FEES ARE NO LONGER PERMITED PER STATUTE. INSTEAD AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE UP TO 25% IS PERMITTED AND AUTHORIZED TO BE CHARGED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BY THE VENDOR AND SHALL BE REMITTED TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL.
Attachments:
WESTWAY PROPOSAL
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
NO BUDGETARY EFFECT
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes...
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