Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY

    Towing Services

    Issued by Riverside Transit Agency
    localRFQRiverside Transit AgencySol. RFQ S26060
    Open · 8d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    8
    due May 22, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 24, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Riverside Transit
    local
    NAICS CODE
    488410
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Riverside Transit Agency seeks licensed tow service firms to provide flat-bed towing for buses and support vehicles. Contract is one year with two one-year options, firm-fixed price, and multiple awards possible. Electronic submissions only.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    RFQ S26060
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    Bidding
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    April 24, 2026
    Due Date
    May 22, 2026
    NAICS Code
    488410AI guide
    Agency
    Riverside Transit Agency

    Description

    Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) invites quotations from qualified, licensed, and insured tow service firms to provide towing services for our fleet of buses and support vehicles. Contractor shall provide a flat-bed or landoll towing vehicle with the ability to tow full sized 102” wide by 30’ to 40’ buses. Buses shall not be towed using the “hook” method. The term of the contract shall be for one base year with two one-year options. RTA anticipates award of a firm-fixed priced contract. This RFQ is subject to multiple awards. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Purchasing Address: 1825 Third StreetRiverside, California92507 County: Riverside License Requirements: As required by the State of California Other Details: See RFQ S26060 Solicitation Document, Exhibit A for complete Scope of Work. Notes: None Special Notices: Option Terms – RTA, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to extend the term up to an additional twelve (12) months. RTA's election to extend beyond the “Initial Term” shall not diminish its right to terminate for convenience or default.Disadvantaged Business Enterprise – Offerors/Bidders/Respondents shall ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) will be afforded full opportunity to compete for subcontracting work and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion. Offerors/Bidders/Respondents will be required to comply with all applicable equal opportunity laws and regulations.Electronic Submissions Only – Proposals/Bids/Statements will only be accepted electronically via PlanetBids. No other form of submission will be accepted.Accept/Reject – RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses, or any item or part thereof; or to waive any informalities or irregularities in responses. RTA shall have the sole discretion to determine the most responsive and responsible offeror/bidder.Request for Clarifications – All requests for clarifications, questions, and comments must be received before the Q&A deadline. If needed, you can attach additional information in the Q&A section.Read Entire Document – The information contained in the Bid Information tab is is an overview of the requirements and does not substitute the details indicated in the entire document in the documents tab. You must read/review the entire document including the Proposed Agreement (if applicable).No Response/Decline Form – Offerors choosing not to submit a proposal/quote/statement are requested to complete and email the “No Response Decline” form only to the Procurement Official listed.Cost File – For the Cost File, upload the Price Form(s)/Bid Schedule.Save Periodically – Saving your information periodically will help prevent loss of data in case of power or internet connection failure and can speed up the submittal processing time.eBid Submissions – All eBids must be fully uploaded and received prior to the due date and time, PACIFIC TIME. Once an eBid is accepted, a confirmation pop-up will display indicating "Bid Successfully Submitted" and an email confirmation which includes the date and time the eBid was submitted will be sent automatically to the email address registered on the vendor account.Required Documents – It is the responsibility of the Offeror/Bidder/Respondent to check all areas of the solicitation post before submission. Specifically, be sure to review the applicable Response Types in the Bid Information tab and the Documents, Q&A, Addenda & Email tabs.Acceptable forms of Financial Documentation – Audited financial statements, Dun and Bradstreet Business Information report, Filed Federal tax return for immediately preceding tax year, or One-page CPA summary.Local Business Match - RTA may provide opportunity for a local match in the award of non-federally funded contracts. If a local business comes within 5% of the lowest bidder/offeror, the local vendor is given the opportunity to match the price of the lowest bidder/offeror, provided that price, quality, terms, delivery and service reputation are determined by RTA to be equal. Refer to the 'Local Business Match Affidavit' form for further information on requirements.

    Key dates

    1. April 24, 2026Published
    2. May 22, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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