Towing services necessary to support the City’s Annual Special Events, which require street closures. On a rotational basis, as needed and determined by the Department, Contractor shall remove cars from areas within the designated boundaries, coordinating with Special Events staff and the Department. Annual Special Events include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Homecoming Parade 2. Pride Block Parties 3. Pride Festival 4. Pride Parade 5. Veteran’s Day Parade 6. Festival of Lights Parade 7. Tour de Palm Springs 8. Black History Parade; Contractors will be utilized on a rotational basis for each individual tow during special events. For parades, any vehicles parked along the designated parade route that require removal will also be towed on a rotational basis prior to the start of the event. Vehicles towed from special event routes requiring street closures shall be subject to standard towing and storage fees, however, all City administrative costs shall be waived. Once the route is cleared and the parade is underway, one Contractor will remain on standby for the entirety of the event to provide tow services such as a float, vehicle, or equipment breakdown. Standby assignments will be rotated for each parade to ensure equity among all participating Contractors. The assigned Contractor shall have a tow vehicle staged within the immediate vicinity of the event to ensure a prompt response. The Department will determine standby locations and response protocols to support efficient vehicle removal while minimizing disruption to the event.
