Towing Services NYS Fair (Lot #1 8/18 - 8/23/25 & 8/24 - 9/1/25) & Lot #2 (8/20 - 9/1/25) (SF250126)
ID: 2121451
• State: New York
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The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking to procure towing services for the 2025 New York State Fair. This procurement is authorized under State Finance Law Section 163 (6), which allows purchases without a formal competitive process in certain circumstances, including those involving New York State small businesses and certified businesses. The goal is to ensure efficient vehicle management during the Fair, addressing patron vehicle issues effectively.
Work Details
The contractor will provide towing services for two lots:
Lot #1 involves towing vehicles for NYS Fair Department needs from 8/18/25 to 8/23/25, including emergency calls from 8/24/25 to 9/1/25. Services include providing tow trucks capable of handling cars, lightweight trucks, and heavy trucks (up to 40,000 lbs). Specific duties include:
- Towing vehicles parked in locations that hinder Fair operations.
- On-site service hours:
- 8/18/25 – 8/19/25: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- 8/20/25 – 8/23/25: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Emergency on-call from 8/24/25 – 9/1/25.
- The contractor will be compensated based on actual hours worked and must sign in with the Parking Office upon arrival and departure.
Lot #2 involves becoming a preferred towing vendor during the Fair from 8/20/25 to 9/1/25, where up to three companies will be selected. Responsibilities include responding to towing requests, assisting motorists with jump starts, unlocking car doors, changing flat tires, and providing gas assistance. The contractor must respond within thirty minutes of a request and operate under NYS Fair and NYS Police supervision.
Period of Performance
The contract period is from August 18, 2025, to September 1, 2025.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the NYS Fairgrounds located in Onondaga County.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with specific requirements including having properly registered, inspected, and insured tow trucks capable of towing passenger cars and lightweight trucks. All tow trucks must be equipped with necessary tools such as wheel lifts and professional lockout tools. Drivers must be licensed and courteous. Additionally, bidders are encouraged to meet a total MWBE participation goal of 30%. Insurance coverage of $1 million for public liability is required prior to contract execution.
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking to procure towing services for the 2025 New York State Fair. This procurement is authorized under State Finance Law Section 163 (6), which allows purchases without a formal competitive process in certain circumstances, including those involving New York State small businesses and certified businesses. The goal is to ensure efficient vehicle management during the Fair, addressing patron vehicle issues effectively.
Work Details
The contractor will provide towing services for two lots:
Lot #1 involves towing vehicles for NYS Fair Department needs from 8/18/25 to 8/23/25, including emergency calls from 8/24/25 to 9/1/25. Services include providing tow trucks capable of handling cars, lightweight trucks, and heavy trucks (up to 40,000 lbs). Specific duties include:
- Towing vehicles parked in locations that hinder Fair operations.
- On-site service hours:
- 8/18/25 – 8/19/25: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- 8/20/25 – 8/23/25: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Emergency on-call from 8/24/25 – 9/1/25.
- The contractor will be compensated based on actual hours worked and must sign in with the Parking Office upon arrival and departure.
Lot #2 involves becoming a preferred towing vendor during the Fair from 8/20/25 to 9/1/25, where up to three companies will be selected. Responsibilities include responding to towing requests, assisting motorists with jump starts, unlocking car doors, changing flat tires, and providing gas assistance. The contractor must respond within thirty minutes of a request and operate under NYS Fair and NYS Police supervision.
Period of Performance
The contract period is from August 18, 2025, to September 1, 2025.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the NYS Fairgrounds located in Onondaga County.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with specific requirements including having properly registered, inspected, and insured tow trucks capable of towing passenger cars and lightweight trucks. All tow trucks must be equipped with necessary tools such as wheel lifts and professional lockout tools. Drivers must be licensed and courteous. Additionally, bidders are encouraged to meet a total MWBE participation goal of 30%. Insurance coverage of $1 million for public liability is required prior to contract execution.
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Opportunity Type
Discretionary procurements less than $50,000
Opportunity ID
2121451
Response Deadline
May 8, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
April 16, 2025
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Source Notes
Must be signed in to the New York Contract Reporter to view the opportunity.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000 - $150,000
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Agency Distribution
High
On 4/16/25 Agriculture & Markets, NYS Dept. of in New York issued Discretionary procurements less than $50,000 Towing Services for NYS Fair 2025 with ID 2121451 due 5/8/25.
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