How to bid on On-Call Vehicle and Equipment Repair and Towing Services for LA County Public Works

What LA County Public Works is buying

Los Angeles County Public Works is seeking qualified companies to provide on-call vehicle and equipment repair and towing services. This program is estimated to have an annual value of $10 million and could last for up to seven years, including an initial five-year term and two one-year renewal options. This is a significant opportunity for firms in the vehicle and equipment repair and towing industry.

Even if your company currently holds a contract for these services with Public Works, you must reapply to be considered for the new contracts, which are anticipated to replace those expiring at the end of 2021.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation is open continuously, meaning the County accepts responses on a rolling basis. Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. While there is no fixed deadline for the solicitation to close, the County initially requested proposals by May 24, 2021, for a service start date of January 1, 2022. SOQs received after this initial date will still be reviewed in the order they are submitted.

You can submit questions to Dwayne Case or Jairo Flores. The deadline to submit written questions for a response was May 17, 2021, by 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for companies with at least one year of experience providing vehicle and equipment repair and towing services. Firms must hold all appropriate active and valid licenses and certificates for the services they propose to offer. If any prevailing wage work is involved, the proposer and subcontractors must have a valid and active State of California Department of Industrial Relations Public Works Contractor Registration; pending registrations will not be accepted.

The County strongly encourages participation from firms certified in its Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Social Enterprise (SE) Preference Programs. These programs offer benefits such as a 15 percent price preference, up to $150,000, and a prompt payment program for LSBEs.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents, click the "View original source" link. This will take you to the bid's card on the LA County portal. From there, click on the solicitation number to find all details and downloadable documents.

Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) must be submitted electronically via email. Send your SOQ to Dwayne Case at [email protected] or Jairo Flores at [email protected]. If you encounter any issues with email submission, contact the contract analyst for assistance.

It is strongly recommended to register on the Public Works "Do Business with Public Works" website. Registered firms will receive automatic notifications for any updates to this solicitation.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all sections of the Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) to ensure your company meets all minimum mandatory requirements, including experience and licensing. Provide clear evidence of your firm's one year of relevant experience and include copies of all required active and valid licenses and certificates.

If your firm or any subcontractors will perform prevailing wage work, ensure you have a valid and active State of California Department of Industrial Relations Public Works Contractor Registration. Pending registrations are not accepted. Also, if structural welding is part of the services, note that while a City of Los Angeles Certified Welder is not required for submission, it will be necessary for performing the work, and subcontracting is allowed to meet this requirement.

Consider pursuing certification as a Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), or Social Enterprise (SE) if your firm qualifies. These certifications can provide a competitive advantage through preference programs. Ensure your email submission is complete and sent to both contacts provided to avoid any delivery issues.