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_February 26, 1993 Council Report 93--033
Proposed Action
'Staffrecommends thafthe Council approve the following motion:
Move that the Council approve an agreement for towing services with Matt's Auto Service effective April 1, ,
,1993 through June 30. 1994.
Overview
The City'has been without a towing contract since December 17, 1992 when the contract withDick Hughes
was canceled due to lack of insurance and performance bond. Since December 18, 1992, Matt's towing has
been providing towing service on a,contingency basis.
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". C()uncilapproved Ordinance 93-721 on February 16, 1993, removing the requirement to advertise for bids
.and authorizing the City manager to recommend a service provider, and the Council to move or resolve to
authorize entering into a contract with the recommended person, firm, of corporation. .
Proposals were solicited from five firms. .Three firms returned proposals, those being Matt's Auto Service,
Inc., DickHughes Towing and Starting, Inc. and Kustom Karriers, Inc.' I
Primary Issues to Consider
. Does Malt's Auto Service meet the requirements of the contract?
. . Are the prices proposed by Matt's Auto Service reasonable and competitive with the other firms?
. Will Matt's Auto Service be capable of providing good service to both the City and it's
"customers" compared with the other firms?
SUDDortine Information
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. Towing Contract Specifications
. Proposals submitted
. Letter from Hopkins City Attorneys
. ... At.u<A7it- or,. dAy .
Heather M. Alex
Administrative Services Manager
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Primary Issues to Consider
. ',Does Matt's Auto Service meet the requirements of the contract?
Matt's meets the requirements of the contract. Matt's is also working on'securing a
storage facility herein Hopkins for use during the winter snow emergency season. Matt's
is the only firm submitting a proposal that complies with Minnesota State Law in obtaining
a permit from the Department of Transportation for motor carrier authority,
. Are the prices proposed by Matt's Auto Service reasonable, and competitive with
other firms?
Staffs main consideration was the proposed price for a "basic" tow and first day
storage, since this comprises the vast majority of Hopkins tows. Also requested was
pricing for oth~r contingencies, including extra labor charges for unusual circumstances,
semi trucks, etc, mainly for the purpose of having these charges on record with the city,
e Matt's proposed price fora "basic" tow including first day storage and certified letter is
$60.00. This is the same price proposed by Kustom Karriers. Dick Hughes price totals
slightly less at $57.25. Staff feels this is not significant enough to form a major issue.
Prices submitted for other serVices varied with each of the proposals having highs and
, lows. Matt's rates varied high and low with the other firms,
Stafffeels that Matt's proposal for a basic tow, storage and contingencies is reasonable
and competitive with the industry and the other firms submitting proposals.
. Will Matt's Auto Service be capable of providing good service to both the City and
it's "customers" compared with the other firms?
Since December 18,1992, when Matt's agreed to assist the City on an emergencypasis
after the Contract was canceled, Matt's has provided good service to the city. Tows have
arrived in a timely manner, and snow emergencies were handled as expediently as
possible given the short preparation time allowed the contractor.
Perhaps the most significant service issue has been the fact that not one customer
complaint has been received by the Police Department. Matt's has a stated commitment
. ,to customer service and this is substantiated by the absence of complaints.
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Mattis storage facilities are comprised of 300 spaces in two lots located within 5 miles
from the city limits, as required by the contract. Matt is working on securing a IIwinter"
storage facility strictly for Hopkins, within the city limits.
Mattis has the Department of Transportation motor carrier authority as required bylaw.
", Staff feels that Mattis would provide good service to both the City and our customers
compared with the other firms, based on recent experience and in consideration of the
, above facts..
. Dick's Towing and Starting, Inc.
Dick's storage facility is nearby and large enough to accommodate the amount of vehicles
towed during a normal snow, emergency.
Service to the Police Department has been very good, as regards response times to
requests for tows, snow emergency operations, etc.
. Customer Service has been an issue inthe past with Dickls Towing and Starting, Inc.
Significant staff time has been expended to handle customer complaints. In addition, staff
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feels that the previous experience of the City with Dickls lack of attention to contract
details such as insurance and bond requirements has been less than satisfactory.
Dick's is in arrears to the City of$435.00from the previous contract.
Dickls does not have ;motor carrier authority from the,Department of Transportation as
required by law.
Staff would be cautious of entering into another contract with Dick's due to previous
experience in administrative and customer service matters, as well as the lack of motor
carrier authority required by law.
. Kustom Karriers
Kustom Karriers prices are comparable to Mattis.
'Storage facilities are on the small side, with three lots totaling 130 spaces.
The City has no direct experience with Kustom Karriers to determine service quality.
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Kustom Karriers does not have the D.O.T. authority as required by law, however they
have stated if awarded the contract they will apply for authority. This process would take
approximatelY,45 days.
Staff would be hesitant to choose Kustom Karriers over Matt's, in view of the size of
. storage facilities, lack of motor carrier authority and no significant. difference in prices.
Alternatives
1. Authorize an agreement for towing services with Kustom Karriers, Inc. Kustom
Karriers complies with contract specifications,' but is on the small side for lot capacity and
does not have the statutory motor carrier authority. The city has no basis to evaluate'
service due to lack of experience with this firm.
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2. Authorize an agreement for towing services with Dick Hughes Towing and Starting,
Inc. Dick's price is slightly lower that the two other firms, Dick does have a history of
. providing good service to the Police Department in responding to requests for tows. Dick
owes the city $435.00 from the contract that was canceled due to loss of insurance and
lack of a performance bond. This was the second insurance lapse while Dick held the city
contract. Customer service is not outstanding, with significant staff time being spent .
handling complaints. Dick does not have the statutory motor carrier authority permit.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - TOWING SERVICES
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CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
1. Contractor's Services. The Contractor agrees to provide all services required by
the City for the towing of vehicles, as that term is defined in Minnesota Statute SS169.01, subd,2.
These services shall be. provided in accordance with the terms of this contract, The Contractor
shall furnish the equipment, personnel, supplies, and facilities sufficient to fulfill all the terms of
this contract.
2. Agreement Period. This agreement shall. commence on April L 1993 and end on
June 30, 1994. recurring ona yearly basis thereafter. (July 1 1994 - June 30 1995.) and subject to
renewal from year to year. This agreement may also be terminated by either party upon 30
days written notice if the other fails to perform in accordance with the terms of this
contract through no fault of the terminating party.
3. Personnel. All drivers provided for the towing vehicles shall be checked for
driver's license and warrants by the City's Police Department prior to their assignment.
Contractor agrees to . train all drivers in the proper towing of vehicles containing hazardous
. materials in accordance with federal and state laws.
4. Storage Facility. The Contractor shall provide for towed vehicles which shall be
fenced and locked in a secure manner. The facility shall be within five miles of the City limits.
5. Operation. No vehicle shall be towed under this contract without specific
authorization from an employee or agent of the City.. All vehicles shall be towed, not driven
(except when authorized) without damage to the vehicles, to the storage facility.. Contractor shall
maintain and provide a. telephone answering service 24 hours a. day for the purpose of receiving
requests for service pursuant to this contact, and provide and maintain. mobile radio service with
all towing units,
6. Notification of Owner. Upon the deposit of a towed vehicle in the storage facility,
the Contractor shall send, within 72 hours, by certified mail, to the registered owner a notice
specifying the date and place of the tow, the year, make, model, and serial number of the vehicle
towed, and the procedure to reclaim the vehicle. A record of this notice shall be retained by the
Contractor.
7. Release. No vehicle shall be released without proper proof of ownership.
Vehicles ordered held by the Police Department shall not be released without authorization from
said department. Vehicles not kept on a "police hold" shall be released by the Contractor after
obtaining proper proof of ownership and proof of current insurance coverage if the vehicle is to
. be driven out of the impound lot, The Contractor reserves the right to specify the manner of
payment for all charges and fees. Contractor agrees to supply personnel and reasonable hours of
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. operation for the release of vehicles. Minimum hours shall be 8:00 AM. to 5:00 P.M., Monday 7.
Release, cont'd:
through Friday; 9:30 AM. to 1:30 P.M., Saturdays; and2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M; on Sundays and
holidays. Contractor agrees to provide emergency service beyond those hours at the request of
the Police Department.
. 8. Towing and Storage Charges, A 24 hours towing rate schedule for 1993 for the
City of Hopkins impounded vehicles is:
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TOWING RATES-POLICE IMPOUNDS
Impounded Vehicles $
Trailering Impounded Vehicles Additional $
Accidents $
Lowboy and Tractor Service $
Dollies (Additional) $
Winching (Additional)
Small Truck $
Large Truck $
. Semi Truck Tractors and Trailers $
On-scene Additional Labor Charges $
Flatbed $
STORAGE RATES - POLICE IMPOUNDS
Cars & Trucks under 1 ton $
Two Wheel Motor Vehicles, Mopeds,
ATV's and Snowmobiles $
Other Vehicles (i. e. Large Trucks) $
Inside Storage $
Tractor-Trailers, Large Trucks $'
Note: (1.) Vehicles not able to be towed by conventional means due to unusual factory
or after-market equipment installed will be impounded at the lowboy and tractor
service rate plus additional labor charges which the Contractor must justifY.
(2.) Additional labor charges include, but are not limited to, unlocking vehicles,
disconnecting transmission linkages or driveshafts, unusual road cleanup,
. snow shoveling, any additional equipment needed, and vehicles'located off
the main roadways. Labor chal1!es must be iustified bv the Contractor.
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Towing and Storage Charges, cont'd:
All towing or storage charges shall be the responsibility of the vehicle owner, except that (a) City
vehicles under one ton requiring towing within the Twin City Metropolitan area shall be
towed without charge to the City, (b) vehicles towed and/or stored in error (at the request of
the City) shall be returned to the owner at no charge; (c) vehicles towed and stored pursuant to
seizure under Minnesota State Statutes 609.531 and 152,19 will be towed and stored without cost
to the City. Vehicles no longer held for seizure may be released to the registered owner as'
outlined in ,paragraph 6 above after payment of normal towing and storage fees. Contractor
agrees to release any personal property in or on the vehicle at the request of the City at no
charge to the City or vehicle owner.
.9 Administrative Fee, The Contractor agrees to pay the City $3.00 for clerical and
administrative expenses for. each vehicle referenced in an impound towing report filed by the
Police Department.. These fees shall be paid quarterly on the 15th day of each of. the
following months: April, July, and October of 1993, and January, 1994. Vehicles not
clainied and destroyed by the Contractor will'be exempt from the administrative fee.
10. Records and Reports. Contractor shall prepare a quarterly report of all vehicles
. towed, stored, released, and still held, in a form acceptable to the City. This report shall. be
forwarded to the Police Department at the same time as payment .of the administrative fees
referenced in paragraph 8. The report shall include the reasons why, if any, vehicles towed have
not been released. All records of services provided by the Contractor pursuant to this agreement
shall be available for'inspection by the City upon request,
11. Sales and/or Disposal. When the total. of all charges for towing, storage, and
other charges equals or exceeds the value of the vehicle impounded, the Contractor shall, with the
permission of the Chief of Police, sell the vehicle at a sheriffs sale or otherwise dispose of the
vehicle by lawful means. The Chief of Police may authorize the lawful sale of other vehicles when
so requested by the Contractor after proper notification has been made to the registered owner.
The Contractor shall report all transactions of sale or disposal,' including the proceeds received, in
,the quarterly report referenced above in paragraph 9. The Contractor shall keep records and
prepare an annual summary report by January 15, 1994, of all losses and profits from the sale or
disposal of vehicles towed pursuant to this agreement.
12. Liability. The Contractor shall be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, any
vehicle, equipment thereon, and contents due to the fault of the Contractor or his agent, from the
time he, or his agent, takes custody of the vehicle, whether that be by signing the receipt for the
vehicle or by hooking or hoisting the vehicle. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe
keeping of personal, property, within or on the vehicle, as identified on the vehicle impound form.
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. 13, Indemnification, The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its
employees and agents from, and against, all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including
attorneys' fees, which they may suffer or for which they may be held liable because of bodily
injury, including death, or damage to property, including loss of use, as a result of the fault ofthe .
Contractor, his employees, agents or subcontractors in the breach or performance of this
agreement.
14. Bond. Contractor agrees to obtain and maintain a letter of credit addressed to the City,
during the life of the contract, in the amount of$5,000, to assure the proper and timely
performance of this contract.
15. Insurance.
A. During the term of this contract, the contractor shall maintain such insurance as
will protect him from claims which may arise out of or result from the
contractor's operations or completed operations under the contract, whether such
operations ~e by himself or by a subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them maybe held
liable. This insurance shall be provided by a carrier licensed to do business in the.
state.Minnesota and shall cover:
.. 1. Claims arising under any worker's compensation, employer's liability, or
any similar employee benefit acts;
2. Claims because of bodily injury, sickness, disease or death of any person
or persons, and for claims because of damage to or destruction of property
of others, including the loss of use.
B. The insurance referred to in Subprograms A2 above shall be written under the
Comprehensive General and Comprehensive Automobile Liability policy forms,
including coverage for all owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles. The
combination of the above described policy forms, and an umbrella excess
liability policy.
Insurance must also cover motor vehicles other than automobiles such as
motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats and trailers, motor homes, etc.
C. Such insurance shall be written for amounts not less than the following as
respects Subprograms Al above:
Worker's Compensation - Statutory
Employer's Liability - $100,000 each occurrence
. And as respects Sub~r~grams A2 above, for b.oth.general and automobile, the
. contractor shall obtaIn Insurance coverage whIch Includes:
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. Insurance, cont'd:
Garage Keepers Legal Liability Coverage written to include
comprehensive and collision coverage of at least $200,000;
Garage Liability Coverage of no less than $500,000 combined
single limit coverage, or if provided only in split limits, of
$500,000 for bodily injury and $500,000 for property damage;
Vehicle Insurance of no less than $500,000 combined single limit
coverage, or if provided only in split limits, of $500,000 for bodily
injury and $500,000 for property damage.
The City shall be named as an additional insured in t~ese policies.
D. It is a condition of the contract that the policy or policies afford coverage for
damage to property of others arising out of the perils of Explosion, Collapse, and
Damage to Underground Facilities.
E. It is a condition of the contract that the policy or policies waive any and all
. governmental immunity as a defense in any action brought against the insured or
any other party to the contract.
F. The contractor shall provide insurance to cover operating hazards.
G. Approval of the insurance by the City shall not in any way relieve or decrease the
liability of the contractor hereunder, and it is expressly understood that the City
does not in any way represent that the above specified insurance or limits of
liability are sufficient or adequate to protect the contractor's interests or liabilities.
H. The City shall be given at least 30 days' written notice of cancellation, termination,
or material modification of the required insurance coverages.
I. Deductibles
All responsibility for payment of any sums resulting from any deductible provision,
corridor, or self-insured retention conditions of the policy or policies shall remain
with the contractor.
J. Errors and Omissions Insurance
Any insurance agent for coverage required by this contract shall have in force and
. effect errors and omissions coverage in limits ofnotless than $100,000 per
occurrence and $300,000 aggregate.
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K. Indemnification
The contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents and
employees from and against all claims. damages, losses. and expenses, including
attorney's fees. which they may suffer or for which they may be held liable because
of bodily iniury. including death at any time resulting therefrom. sustained by any
person or persons or on account of damage to property. including loss of use
thereof. in consequence of the performance of the work by the contractor, his
employees. agents, or subcontractors.
16. Non-Discrimination. The Contractor agrees during thelife of this contract not to
discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or other individual because of race,
color, sex, age, creed, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
The Contractor will include a similar provision in all subcontracts entered into for performance of
this contract.
17. Sub-Contractors. The Contractor shall not subcontract all or any portion of this
contract without prior written approval of the City, except for assistance in emergency or
. unforeseen circumstances. All subcontractors shall be bound by, and covered by, all terms of this
agreement.
18. Independent Contractor. At all times and for all purposes hereunder, the
Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. No statement. herein
shall be construed so as to find the Contractor an employee of the City.
19. Compliance with Laws. In providing services pursuant to this agreement, the
Contractor shall abide by all . statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations' pertaining to the
performance of this contract. Any violation shall constitute a material breach of this agreement
and entitle the City to terminate this agreement.
20. Whole Agreement. This agreement embodies the entire agreement between the
parties, including all prior understanding and agreements, and may not be modified, except in
writing, signed by all parties.
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. CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA
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Hopkins, MN 55343
PROPOSAL FOR TOWING, IMPOUNDING, AND STORAGEOF VEHICLES
.. TO THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF HOPKINS
. The undersigned has examined the specifications for towing and impounding of vehicles and the. .
towing ordinance of the City of Hopkins on file in the offices of the City of Hopkins. This.bid is
based on the documents on file at the time of this bid.
TOWING RATES-POLICE IMPOUNDS
Impounded Vehicles ' $ 1~5.00
. Trailering Impounded Vehicles Additional $ 5.00
Accidents $ 45.00
Lowboy and Tractor Service $ .75.00
Dollies (Additional) $ 25.00
Winching (Additional) up ~o 2- ( 0 r'
Small Truck $ 25.00
Large Truck $100.00
Semi Truck Tractors and Trailers $100.00
On-scene Additional Labor Charges. $ 25.00/hour
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STORAGE RATES - POLICE IMPOUNDS
Two Wheel Motor Vehicles, Mopeds, ~ 10. 00 !J.'1
A TV's and Snowmobiles $ 6 OO/day
Other Vehicles (i.e. Large Trucks) $ 10.00/day
Inside Storage $ i5.00/day
Tractor-Trailers, Large Trucks $ i5-25.00/day
Certified Letter $ 5.00 .
Note: (1.) Vehicles not able to be towed by conventional means due to unusual factory
.. or after-market equipment installed will be impounded at the lowboy and tractor
service rate plus additional labor charges which the ContraCtor must justify.
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" (2.) Additi~nallabor charges include, but are not limited to, unlocking vehicles,
disconnecting transmission linkages or driveshafts, unu'sual road clean up,
snow shoveling, any additional equipment needed, and vehicles located off
the main roadways. Labor charges must be justified by the.Contractor.
Storage will be J 00 spaces at 6282 Industrial Drive/14521 Excelsior. Blvd.
provided by the bidder. ** Attach additional sheet if necessary. If more than one storage facility
is to be used, provide addresses for each facility. .
Hours of operation for release of vehicles:
Monday through Friday 8: OOa:m. to .5: J 0 p:m.
Saturday 1 0: 00 a.m, to 1: OOp.m.
Sundays & Holidays 2: 00 a,m, to EQQ p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Name of Individual Date
Matt's AutoServlce. Inc.
Name of Firm or IndividualD.B,A.
If Corporation:
Matt's Auto Service. .Inc.
Name of Corporation
!iIlinnesota
State in which incorporated
*We reserve the right to discuss price increases pending
Government action on energy tax. Resolution to be agreeable
to all parties.
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14521 EXCELSIOR BLVO; MINNETONKA, MN 55343
OFFICE 938.6119
SHOP 938-6356
t-latt's Auto Service, Inc. Equipment and Service'3
12 W,eckers
.4 Big Rigs inclGding lOT c,ane for unld~ding rolled over semi's
and one rig w/ Gnderreach for motor homes & tractors
2 Flat Beds
4 One ton \.-neckers vJ/ wheel'lifts
1 Three qua,te, ton w,ecker
Complete auio repair facility w/four full time mechanics
Emergency repair se,vice for st,anded out of townmoto~ists
. Fu 11 t Ime 24hoUl' dispatchers
, Radio/telephone equipped rigs
Hi,ing of ~rivers based upon satisfactory licenses and background
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We aie working on arrangements to provide a sec0red sto,age lot
within Hopkins city limits fo, snow emergencies.
~e have an on carl working agi~ement with another towing co~pany
who meets insurance requirements. to provide assistance in case
of unforeseen emergency.
f~ 11 d r i ve r s 0 f big ,- i g s h a v eel ass A lie ens e S \.-J i t h tan k e ,-
trailer/HAZMAT endorsements as required by DOT
We have applied to and been approved by the Transportation
Regulation Board of the State of 'MN for author i ty to tOvJ
impounded vehicles as required by DOT per MN Statute
Section 221.0~(1 /."j, ,; ,'o'~ 11<"( '., ""';
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As owner and active operator of Matt's Auto Service. Inc. I have
been involved in the towing industry for 35 years. I regularly
attend indust,y seminars. keeping current on the latest equipment
and techniques for handling all types of a6cidents. I have been
.' a member of the Hen,nepi n CounlY <:,her i ffs Emergency Squad for 32
years and am currently an advisor. I have taught extrication
with the "Jaws of Life" and other Smergency equipment. I
regularly provide (as available) disposable vehicles for training
of local fire departments.
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Hopkins,.MN 55343
. PROPOSAL FOR TOWING, IM:POUNDING, AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
TO THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF HOPKINS
The undersigned has examined the specifications for towing and impounding of vehicles and the'
towing ordinance of the City of Hopkins on file in the offices bf the Cityof Hopkins. This bid is
based on the documents on file at the. time of this bid.
TOWING RATES-POLICE IMPOUNDS
I Impounded Vehic1es $ '/ J I d 5~
. Trailering Impounded Vehicles Additional $ ~J,;J5~
Accidents $ .~;J, ,:J..5 . .
Lowboy and Tractor Service $ /V/~ 0d,,9!
Dollies (Additional) $ ,)3, ~ 7
Winching (Additional) Lj) ,.-J-S-
Small Truck $
Large Truck $ t, -s~ .en:;
Seriri Truck Tractors and Trailers $ ?_~. c?P Y1' II/' t11H.'
On-scene Additional Labor Charges $ bC)pcI'I II/'.
Flatbed $ t J.9 J .
STORAGE RATES - POLICE IMPOUNDS
Cars & Trucks Under.1 Ton $ /tJ 191/ StP/'l!te
Two Wheel Motor Vehicles, Mopeds, '. Lt.-'III g z. {!/'/lrj"
A TV's and Snowmobiles $ /tJ f;; /' E A ~,/,
Other Vehicles (i.e. Large Trucks) $ ;20 . C. .4-/~ .vdt11' ~I
Inside Storage $ cJ- tJ !J.fN f'
Tractor:- Trailers, Large Trucks $ 30 cPt" ;f' ,t/ i
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Certified Letter $ -5
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. or after-market equipment installed will be impounded at the lowboy and tractor'
service rate plus additional labor charges which the Contractor must justify.
(2.) Additional labor charges inc1ude,.but are not limited to, unlocking.vehicles,
disconnecting transmission linkages or driveshafts, unusual road clean up,
snow shoveling, any additional equipment needed, and vehicles located off
the main roadways. Labor charges must be justified by the Contractor.
Storage will be IS () spaces at -5 6 -3 .S- /-/ ~ "-'f P 1" '// ;~d ,h1 v" cc:_ Sc'
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. provided by the bidder. **Attach additional sheet if necessary. If more than one storage facility
is to be used, provide addresses for each facility.
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Hours of operation for release ofvehic1es:
Monday through Friday 7,'joa.m. toS-:3.t> p.m.
Saturday /~ a.m. to ~ p.m.
Sundays & Holidays // a.m. to I p.m.
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lOlO South First Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
PROPOSAL FOR TOWING, IMPOUNDING, AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
TO THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF HOPKINS
The undersigned has examined the specifications for towing and impounding of vehicles and the
towing ordinance of the City of Hopkins on file in the offices of the City of Hopkins. This bid is
I based on the documents on file at the time of this bid.
TOWINGRA TES-POLICE IMPOUNDS
1 d 'd V hi 1 $ ~cr- 00 I<:::.t d!y'f <Sh:'rl-~ <-
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. Trailering Impounded VehiCles Additional $ -45 ~ . -/ S' ,tc.'--C.qC4 z.
c-:s~oo 1"'- -r v..1J<:( u
Accidents $ -.> , - :> '
Lowboy and Tractor Service $ ...-==. bS 00, \4 (l.. ,
Dollies (Additional)" $ cQ E;ce
Winching (Additional) ,ii
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Small Truck $ ~o - /-" It
Large Truck $ 806!:?, II/?..
Semi Truck Tractors and Trailers $ e s~:' li I.L
,On-scene Additional Labor Charges " $ .t.\b Q;" H I'Z..
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STORAGE RATES - POLICE IMPOUNDS
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Two Wheel Motor Vehicles, Mopeds, , ex::> ce
ATV's and Snowmobiles $ /() tt<f
Other Vehicles (i.e. Large Trucks) $ I () 00 ct At
Inside Storage $ 10 a<:? c(lJ-4{
Tractor-Trailers, Large Trucks $ &0 C!$>o{~
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" Certified Letter $ 5' ~
. Note: (1.) Vehicles notable to be towed by conventional means due to unusual factory
, .' , .' or after-market equipment installed will be impounded at the lowboy and tractor
. 'service rate plus additional labor charges 'which the Contractor must justify.
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(2.) Additional labor charges include, but are not limited to, unlocking vehicles,
disconneCting transmission linkages or driveshafts, unusual road clean up,
snow shoveling, any additional equipment needed, and vehicles located off
the main roadways. Labor charges must be justified by the C?I!-.~act~r. \)\cJuy
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Storage will be6 o spaces at \Vi is {)< C~L . 16Vb 1M r k. /111J :;;:<;;:...~ c/s--
provided by the bidder. **Attach additional sheet if necessary. If more than one storage facility
. is to be uS~Jrovide adqresses for ea~h facility. . . 30Sp4e.3f$
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. Hours of operation for release of vehicles: (su)
Monday through Friday 1 a,m. to':; /3Q'>.m.
" Saturday ~ a,m, to ~ p.m.
Sundays & Holidays -.-l...JL. a.m, to /:2 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Name of Firm or Individual D.B,A,
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CITY OF HOPKINS
M E M 0 RAN DUM
DATE: February 25, 1993
TO: La~ther Alex
Jim Genellie
FROM: Jeremy S. Steiner
Wynn Curtiss
RE: Towing Contract
You have asked that I provide an opinion as to whether a towing
contractor who has not obtained a Motor Carrier's Certificate from
the Minnesota Department of Transportation may be awarded the
Towing Contract with the City of Hopkins.
. Paragraph 19 of the Request for proposals for the current
Towing Contract specifically states that the towing contractor-
retained by the City "shall abide by all statutes, ordinances,
rules and regulations pertaining to the performance of [the]
Contract." I have reviewed a letter, dated June 18, 1992, from
Ward Briggs of the Motor Carrier Safety and Compliance Division of
the Minnesota Department of Transportation which states Mr. Briggs'
opinion that a towing company engaged in the business of towing
vehicles impounded by police officers is not exempt from the
requirement of obtaining a Motor Carrier's Certificate under Minn.
Stat. 221.021 and 221.025. Therefore, it appears that a
prospective towing contractor that did not have a Motor Carrier
Certificate would not be in compliance with the requirements of
Minnesota Statutes and would be ineligible to act as the towing
contractor for the City of Hopkins, as provided in the Request for
. proposals and by the express terms of the Towing Contract.
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1010 First Street South, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 612/935-8474
An Equal Opportunity Employer