RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID
REQUIREMENT AND APPROVING A SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH AUTORETURN US, LLC TO PROVIDE
TOWING AND IMPOUND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
SOLUTION TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Police Department is requesting approval for a single source procurement with AutoReturn US, LLC (“AutoReturn”) for their proprietary AutoReturn Integrated Enterprise System, which will modernize and stream line tow operations within the Department and provide a better experience for citizens who have their motor vehicles towed; and
WHEREAS, AutoReturn represents it is the national leader in towing and impound management logistics services and has served customers across the country and internationally since 2002 to address challenges in the municipal towing and impound industry; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement was negotiated on the basis of AutoReturn’s demonstrated competence and qualifications for the services to be provided, pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.110(A)(1); and
WHEREAS, due to the unique performance capabilities of AutoReturn, including integrated solution tailored to the unique needs of the City’s current towing oper ations, and AutoReturn’s competenc y in providing dispatch, impound, and private property impound management services, the Purchasing Agent has determine d, in their discretion, and upon consultation with the Director of the procuring department , that the aw ard of the contract to AutoReturn qualifies for the “single/sole source” exception to the City’s competitive bidding requirements in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code sections 2.56.110(H)(3) and
2.56.070(B)(4); and
WHEREAS, AutoReturn warrants and represents that it has the knowledge and skills, and is experienced and staffed in a manner such that it can deliver the services required by the City ; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends entering into the agreement with AutoReturn for an initial term of October 3, 2023 to October 2, 2024, for a not to exceed amount of $99,999 and with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms, up to October 2, 2026, each for a total not to exceed $118,000; and
WHEREAS, funding for the first year of the agreement has been appropriated in the fiscal year 2023-24 Asset Seizure Fund budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves that certain Services Agreement, between the City and AutoReturn US, LLC, in Resolution No.
the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Roxana Kennedy Jill D.S. Maland
Chief of Police Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney