Amherst County, Virginia is seeking a vendor(s) for use in removing all vehicles which have been designated as inoperable or abandoned by appropriate County staff. A towing business is needed to remove inoperable or abandoned vehicles from County residential and commercial properties under the authority granted under the Amherst County Code and Code of Virginia. The towing company shall be responsible for entering properties and removing inoperable or abandoned vehicles after notice from the County. Once the vehicle has been removed, the vendor(s) must store the vehicle(s) for up to a maximum of five (5) days at an agreed daily rate. If the vehicle(s) is not reclaimed by the owner after five (5) days, then the vendor shall dispose of the vehicle, unless otherwise instructed by the County. Any proceeds from disposal of the vehicle will be obtained by the towing company for payment of services. At the option of the County, after five (5) days, the vendor(s) shall tow the vehicle to a lot owned by the County at no additional cost. The vendor(s) shall provide a list to the County on a weekly basis of the vehicles being stored and how long each vehicle has been stored. The vendor(s) must have enough equipment to be able to pull at least four (4) vehicles at one time. The vendor(s) must have the capacity to tow both light duty and heavy-duty vehicles. Any cost shall be born upon the property owner if picked up within the established timeframe.
