Specifications include, but are not limited to: Contractor agrees to provide towing and secure storage of property impounded as evidence to the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Hollister-Gilroy Area office in accordance with this Agreement. Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with the Insurance Requirements found in this Agreement. 2. The services shall be performed at: Various locations within the Geographical Regions, Exhibit A-1.; (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.; (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.
