Specifications include, but are not limited to: Must be within 5-mile radius of the San Gabriel City limits Must be available 24 hours / 7 days a week Must have a minimum of 4 drivers Must subject all drivers to a fingerprinting and background check clearance Must maintain accurate records which can be inspected at any time by the City Cannot advertise that it is an official towing service of the City Must have and maintain a “hold harmless” agreement with the City Must have and maintain liability insurance as required by VC 16500.5 (Attachment C), with a minimum of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate Must have and maintain Workers Compensation Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence Towing and storage rates are subject to City Council approval Tow facility will assume all risks in the event of damage or theft of vehicles or property Tow vehicles must be in compliance with VC 27700 and carry basic equipment. Tow yard must be maintained in good condition Drivers must possess proper class of driver’s license per VC 12804.9 (Attachment C) Drivers must adhere to a specified uniform standard Drivers must have business cards Drivers are to clean and remove debris from an accident scene Response times are to be under 20 minutes 90% of the time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Vehicles cannot be released without written authorization from the San Gabriel Police Department Tow facility must be in compliance with the requirements set by the City and California Highway Patrol Tow Compliance
