The City invites qualified vendors to submit proposals detailing their professional skills and qualifications in the field of vehicle towing and secure storage services. The selected franchise tow operator (Franchisee) will be responsible for providing immediate response and towing of vehicles when such service is called for by the San Fernando Police Department (“Police Department). The towing services include, but are not limited to, towing of vehicles involved in accidents or disabled by other causes; removal of vehicles that impede the flow of traffic; impounding of vehicles for evidence; removal and storage of vehicles abandoned in public places or on private property; towing of police department and or other City vehicles from a wide geographical area; and for any other reason within the jurisdiction of the police department. In addition, the storage requirements include storing of vehicles that have been towed in a safe, efficient and protected manner for extended periods of time as required.