Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Kenneth Binder, Sheriff
Subject: Agreement with Action Road Solutions for Towing, Recovery, Secure Storage, and Non-Passenger Vehicle Disposal Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with Action Road Solutions to provide towing, roadside assistance, vehicle recovery, secure storage, and non-passenger vehicle removal and disposal services for an initial term of three years from the date of execution, with an option for the County to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms, for a maximum potential term of five years, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The Sheriff's Office requires reliable, around-the-clock towing and vehicle management services to support law enforcement and County operations throughout San Mateo County. Services include towing and roadside assistance for County vehicles and specialized equipment; accident and off-road recovery; temporary storage; secure towing and storage of vehicles held as evidence; and the removal and lawful disposal of recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, shipping containers, and other non-passenger vehicles. These services are for authorized County operational needs and do not establish a public tow-rotation program.
DISCUSSION:
In May 2026, the Sheriff's Office conducted Request for Proposals No. 2026-RFP-00513 (RFP) through the County's standard public solicitation process. The County received three responsive proposals from qualified towing and recovery companies.
An evaluation committee reviewed the proposals based on the criteria established in the RFP, including experience performing comparable public agency and law enforcement work; ability to meet emergency and non-emergency response requirements; fleet capacity and specialized equipment; secure st...
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