Specifications include, but are not limited to: (1) Contractor shall: a. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, licenses and/or permits necessary for completion of Agreement for Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP).; b. Coordinate with CHP Area representative before the start date of the Agreement to determine whether vehicles need to be transported from the previous storage facility and if so, transport the vehicles within the first week of the Agreement. Contractor shall invoice the CHP for this initial transfer at the rates specified in Exhibit B, Item 4 – Rate Schedule.; c. Respond to all calls as requested by the CHP in a timely manner and be available on a 24-hour, 7-days per week basis.; d. Secure and be responsible for the safekeeping of vehicular evidence and any and all property within. Perform skilled recovery, clean up the scene and transport impounded vehicles to their facility.; e. Comply with the following provisions: California Unfair Trade Practice Laws, California Business and Professions Code (B&PC) Section 17043, B&PC Section 16700 et seq., B&PC Section 17200, Common Law Interference Advantage, Common Law Unfair Competition, and Federal and state prohibitions against contracts in restraint of trade.; f. Contractor or subcontractor shall ensure employees do not place another vehicle or other collision scene debris on or within any vehicle impounded as evidence. Contractor or subcontractor shall not enter the vehicle without the express consent of the CHP scene manager.; (2) The facility that is to be used under the terms of this Agreement must be located within the Geographical Regions (Exhibit A-1) included in this Agreement, unless this requirement is waived by an addendum from the Area commander.; (3) If Contractor is a CHP rotation tow service provider; a call-out under this Agreement does not constitute a rotation call-out.; Tow Vehicles: (1) Contractor shall equip and maintain tow trucks to be used for services under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions set forth in the California Vehicle Code (VC), Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations (Title 13), these Specifications, and in a manner consistent with industry standards and practices.; (2) All tow trucks shall have recovery and wheel lift capabilities meeting these specifications and the most recent electronic version of the CHP 234B, Tow Truck Inspection Guide (Attachment 2). Class D tow trucks (if applicable) used exclusively for salvage and recovery operations are not required to possess wheel lift capabilities. A car carrier is exempt from the recovery, wheel lift, and boom capability requirements however; the car carrier must be an additional unit and shall not be used for recovery.; (3) A violation of the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or safe loading requirements of a tow truck may be cause for termination of the Agreement. This includes exceeding the tow truck's GVWR, front axle weight rating (FAWR), rear axle weight rating (RAWR), maximum tire weight ratings, or not maintaining 50 percent of the tow truck's unladen front axle weight on the front axle when towing. The total weight of the truck, including the lifted load, shall fall within the GVWR and not exceed either the FAWR or RAWR.; (4) Tow truck and car carrier classifications are based on the truck chassis GVWR and the classification system used by the American Trucking Association (ATA) and truck manufacturers. Tow truck and car carrier classifications shall meet all applicable state and/or federal standards.; (5) Each piece of towing equipment shall have a label or identification tag permanently affixed to the equipment in a prominent location to identify the manufacturer, serial number, model, and rated capacity; Storage Facility: (1) Contractor shall provide a location having adequate secure storage and shall be responsible for the vehicle and vehicle contents while in his/her possession. If Contractor shares storage area (property) with another business or businesses, CHP storage will be secured from said businesses.; (2) Secure storage is defined as a building with four (4) solid walls and a solid roof, or a fenced area (six foot minimum) with entire circumference topped with razor/barbed wire that would prevent an average adult from entering secured area) Secure area will have lockable entry/exit doors. CHP representative has the right to request indoor storage and/or third party storage.; (3) Contractor will secure vehicles from unauthorized persons (employees and public). Access to vehicles will be limited to personnel authorized by the CHP (Area Commander or Tow Officer).; (4) Contractor will ensure that stored vehicles will be protected from long-term effects of weather (snow, hail, salt, sand, etc.).; (5) Contractor’s yard is required to be equipped with a safety-certified, automobile service station type auto lift.
