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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract TOWING CAG-18-141 LETTER OF AGREEMENT FIRM NAME: Banker's Auto Rebuilt &Towing ADDRESS: 405 South 7th Street Renton, WA 98057 The undersigned tow operator agrees to provide towing services to the members of the Renton Police Department and other motorists when requested by the Renton Police Department, at an hourly rate (per truck class) as determined by RCW 46.55 and WAC 204-91A- 140, and which shall be no higher than the rates published most recently by the Washington State Patrol. Additionally,the tow operator agrees to charge a daily storage rate of no more than $43.00, as defined and computed by WAC 204-91A-140. Hourly Labor: (personnel in excess of one driver per truck) $90 per hour (based on 1/2 the current Class A Truck Rate; must have supporting documentation showing continuous employment). Casual Labor: Charges based on cost (must have supporting documentation) plus 25% profit. Auxiliary Equipment: Charges based upon the actual cost of equipment (must have supporting receipt) plus 20% profit. NOTE: Any additional labor and/or auxiliary equipment must have prior authorization from the legal or registered owner of the vehicle or the officer in charge at the scene per WAC 204-93A- 140(d). Only the registered or legal owner of a vehicle or the officer in charge of the scene, where it is clearly apparent that additional manpower and/or equipment is needed, can authorize extra labor or equipment as outlined in WAC 204-91A-140(d). NOTE: These rate maximums shall apply whether the services are provided as a result of "initial" or "secondary" tows as defined in WAC 204-91A-030. Any policy the tow operator may have for charging less than the rates listed above for services performed as a result of a private call shall be applied equally to Renton Police originated calls. All such towing and storage services shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of RCW 46.55, WAC 204-91A and WAC 308-61, Renton City ordinance, policy or regulation, or other relevant state or local law as they now exist or as may be subsequently amended. The Renton Police will call the tow operator, on a rotational basis with other tow operators who have signed agreements, within its jurisdictional limits. Only tow operators who have signed such agreements will be called by the Renton Police Department in this jurisdiction except for emergency situations or when a motorist has a personal preference for another tow operator. • Tow operators agree to attempt to determine the status of a vehicle (whether stolen) before connecting the vehicle to the tow truck. If the vehicle is stolen, the law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction where the vehicle is recovered will be notified to respond and recover the stolen vehicle. • Tow operators agree to respond and arrive at the requested location within thirty minutes from the initial police call. • Tow operators agree to place absorbent material on liquid spills at collision scenes. • Tow operators agree to provide clean-up of collision debris from all collision scenes including absorbent material. The Renton Police Department may remove a tow operator from the rotational list if: 1. The tow operator refuses to impound a vehicle as requested. 2. The tow operator(s) fail to comply with the above provisions of this agreement. 3. Customer Service Expectations: all citizens will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of their being a member of any class protected by law, including, but not limited to, gender, race, culture, marital status, disability, or economic status. Complaints received by the City of Renton will be investigated regarding tow operator(s) conduct and may result in removing the offending tow company from City of Renton's rotation list. This agreement may be cancelled: WITH NOTICE 1. by either the tow operator or the Renton Police Department, with or without cause, by providing thirty days written notice; or WITHOUT NOTICE 2. by the Renton Police Department, without notice, for confirmed tow-related criminal activity, deliberate overcharging, or failure to follow requirements outlined in applicable RCW, WAC, the Renton Municipal Code, and/or other tow operator regulations and/or procedures as currently formulated or as may be subsequently amended. This agreement is effective January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2022. I/WE HEREBY AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREE : fah- NATURE SIGNATURE Chief of Police/City of Renton TITLE/FIRM NAME TITLE/FIRM NAME 1- # 034 0 DATE DATE