R2023-124 Resolution Accepting the Bid by DASS Enterprises, Doing Business as Shaner's Towing for Towing Services for the Decatur Police Department

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licenses for the equipment that he or she is operating, has the physical qualifications necessary to perform the tasks required by a tow driver, and will wear a uniform with the name of the company. Prairieland will maintain a strict, zero tolerance policy for tow drivers while they are on duty for complying with the law and the requirements of any contract resulting from this RFP. Prairieland agrees that owners and officers of the corporation will be held fully responsible for the acts of its employees while on duty, except as otherwise permitted by law. Subcontractors: Prairieland does not work with any subcontracts. However, if Prairieland is selected as the vendor and desires to work with a subcontract, it understands that written City approval is required subject to restrictions. Subcontracting would only be allowed for recovery and towing, not storage operations. All towing and recovery vehicles shall be identified only by Prairieland's name, address, and phone number. Prairieland would be held fully responsible for the subcontractor's performance and insurance coverage. Prairieland also understands that the City reserves the right to withdraw approval of a subcontractor. Equipment Requirements: Prairieland will maintain sufficient equipment to fulfill its obligations of the contract, including having at least on wrecker capable of towing commercial vehicles of fully loaded maximum road weight. All equipment will be modern, commercially manufactured, and in good condition. Equipment will also me properly licensed and meet requirements for the State of Illinois. Wreckers will be properly equipped with clearance and marker lights and all other equipment as required by Illinois law. Prairieland will make each piece of equipment available for inspection at the City's request. Equipment Markings: Prairieland will have no markings on vehicles, buildings,or correspondence to indicate any official relationship between it and the City. All wreckers will bear the name, address, and phone number of Prairieland. Communications System: Prairieland will maintain adequate communications systems between its office and all wreckers and service vehicles. Its communication system will be staffed by competent employees. Prairieland will maintain adequate communications with the Decatur Police Department and Central IL Regional Dispatch center. Storage Facilities: Prairieland will maintain a storage garage and outside storage facilities that comply with all provisions of applicable building, zoning, and environmental regulation sufficient to store all vehicles towed by it under this contract until they are claimed by owner r disposed of legally. Prairieland will only store towed vehicles at the approved storage facility. Prairieland agrees that the City will have the right to inspect its establishment, facilities, and equipment at any time during business hours. Presently, Prairieland does have a storage facility and lot within the City of Decatur. It is fully fenced and secured and has capacity to store at least 250 passenger cars or equivalent. Prairieland will provide security for the approve storage lot as well.