Clearwater Council Approves $330,000 Increase for Vehicle Towing Services Contract

The Clearwater City Council approved an additional $330,000 for vehicle towing services during its Work Session on Monday, September 28, 2026. This expenditure was for services provided by Clearwater Vehicle Towing Service, Inc., under Contract No. 902211.

This increase directly impacts city operations, including the Clearwater Police Department and Fleet Maintenance, which rely on these services for vehicle removal, towing, and storage. The council's decision is a financial matter for the community.

The original contract, effective from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2028, originated from Request for Proposal (RFP) 53-24. The city issued this RFP on July 12, 2024, seeking full-service vehicle towing and storage for various city needs. Proposals were due by August 13, 2024, and the City of Clearwater's Procurement Division handled their receipt and acknowledgment. The intent to award the contract to Clearwater Towing Services Inc. was dated August 23, 2024.

Exhibits related to this item, including the original RFP document, the intent to award, the contract itself, and Clearwater Vehicle Towing Service, Inc.'s proposal, were available for public review. The City Council Work Session, where this item was discussed as agenda item 9.1, took place on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM.