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EXHIBIT "A· l"
BID FORM
RFB NO. 23-24-45
Bidder's Name: _________ _
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EVIDENCE TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES
OPTION 1: LIGHT DUTY VEHICLE EVIDENCE TOWING
TO: THE CITY OF VISALIA PURCHASING DIVISION:
In compliance with the City's Notice Inviting Sealed Bids No. 23-24-45 dated: ____ , the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials, equipment, tools, labor appurtenances and incidentals required for the above stated project as set forth in the RFB, including all Exhibits and· related contract documents therefore, and to perform all work in the manner and time prescribed therein.
BIDDER declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the Instructions to BIDDERs and the contract r:equirements. If this proposal is accepted for award, BIDDER agrees to enter into a contract with CITY at the unit prices set forth in the bid schedule below. BIDDER understands that failure to enter into a contract in the t1me and manner prescnbed, Purchasing Division may proceed to award the contract to others.
BIDDER understands that a bid is required for the entire work and that final compensation under the contract will be based upon the actual quantities of work satisfactorily completed. It is agreed that all prices bid mclude all appurtenant expenses, taxes, royalties and fees In the case of discrepancies in amounts bid, unit prices shall govern over extended amounts
BIDDER hereby agrees to execute a contract within ten ( I 0) calendar days, or such further time as may be allowed in v,ritmg by the Purchasing Agent, after receiving notification of the acceptance of this Bid.
BIDDER further declares that he/ she has not either directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action m restraint of free competitive bidding in connecnon with said bid.
BIDDER understands that their tow c ompany must be on the Visalia CHP tow service rotullon to be considered for this bid
BIDDER has read and hereby agrees to the conditions stated in this proposaJ by affoong his/her signature on the bid form ..;
NOTE: Estimated annuaJ quantities listed are given for bid purposes only. The estimated number of light duty tows was based on 8 tows per month (96 tows per year) and an estimate of JO davs of storage per tow. However, !he CitY of Visalia does not guarantee that a minimum number of tows or storage will occur.
Low Bid wilt be determined by the Total Bid Amounr. Compensauon under this contract will be based on actual quanut1es of work completed Prices bid shall include all labor, taxes, material and equipment.
OPTION 1:
EVIDENCE
I Light Duty
Tows
As described in
UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED
ANNUAL
QUANTITY
TOTAL
Item# RFB 23-24-45
1 Per Tow Price $I er tow I ll 96
On-Site
13 2 Stora e Rate $ X 960 =
Total Bid Amount Items 1 & 2
Alternate Items: Contractor shall list below the pncmg for any altemati\'e service that may be associated with, but not limited to those listed above. Contractor shall obtain pnor approval from Project Manager for ,di incidental servi ces to be completed All mc1dental·scrvices shall be at the prices stated below. The City reserves the right to negotiate pnces listed.
Mileage Rate •Applies only to Light Duty Tows that are outside the boundaries described in RFB 23-24-45 $ /tJ - er mile
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PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING S!GNA TURE (1) If the BIDDER is an individual, enter name here in style used in business; if a joint venture, exact name of entities joining in the venture; if a partnership, the correct trade style of the partnership; if a corporation, the exact name of the corporation.
(2) If BIDDER is other than an individual, identify here its character, i.e., JOmt venture, partnership, corporation, including the state of incorporation. If BIDDER is an individual operating under a trade name, state "an individual dba (trade name in full)". (3) State on this line, the address to which all communications and notices regarding the Bid Proposal, and any contract awarded thereunder, are to be addressed. (4) If BIDDER is a joint venture, signature must be by one of the joint venturers, and if one or both of the joint venturers is a partnership or a corporation, each participating partnership must sign by a general partner, and each corporation by an authorized officer or employee; if a partnership, by a general partner; if a corporation, by an authorized officer or employee. The title of the person signing must appear after his/her signature. Where BIDDER is a partnership or corporation, the names of all other general partners, or the president or secretary of the corporation and their business addresses must be shown below.
Note: All names must be typewritten under written signature. All Addresses must be complete with street number, city, state and zip code.
CONTRACTOR'S PERMIT INFORMATION
License Classification: _______________ _
Expiration Date: _ _______________ _
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CITY OF VISALIA BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE NO.: fb \ -9Q3J�9 (A City Business Tax Certificate (License) is not required to submit a bid; however, vendor is required to obtain a City License prior to commencement of work or if vendor is presently transacting business within the City of Visalia regardless of whether the business address is actually located within the City.
Contact the Business License Division for clarification of questions at 559-713-4326.
Federal Tax I.D. No.: (. }- � 01 I 9 °t �
REFERENCES
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three (3) agencies for which BIDDER has performed work similar in size and scope within the past two years.
Company Name Address
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VISALIA
y REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) 23-24-45
Annual Contract for
Evidence Towing & Storage Services
BID SUMMARY
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 Time: 2:00 p.m.
Visalia City Hall, 707 W. Acequia Ave.
CITY OF VISALIA, CA
PURCHASING DIVISION
707 W. Acequia
Avenue
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 713-4334
Total Bid Amount
BIDDER'S NAME LOCATION
Option 1: Option 2:
Light Duty Veh. Heavy Duty Veh.
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EXHIBIT "A-2"
BID FORM
RFB NO. 23-24-45
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Bidder's Name: _________ _
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EVIDENCE TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES
OPTION 2: HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE EVIDENCE TOWING
TO: THE CITY OF VISALIA PURCHASING DIVISION:
In compliance with the City's Notice Inviting Sealed Bids No. 23-24-45 dated: _____ , the undersigned BIDDER hereby proposes to furnish all materials, equipment, tools, labor appurtenances and incidentals required for the above stated project as set forth in the RFB, including all Exhibits and related contract documents therefore, and to perform all work m the manner and time prescribed therein.
BIDDER declares that this proposal is based upon careful examination of the Instructions to BIDDERs and the contract requirements. If this proposal is accepted for award, BIDDER agrees to enter into a contract with CITY at the unit pnces set forth in the bid schedule below. BIDDER understands that failure to enter into a contract in the time and manner prescribed, Purchasing Division may proceed to award the contract to others.
BIDDER understands that a bid 1s required for the entire work and that final compensation under the contract will be based upon the actual quantities of work satisfactorily completed. It is agreed that all prices bid include all appurtenant expenses, taxes, royalties and fees. ln the case of discrepancies in amounts bid, unit prices shall govern over extended amounts.
BIDDER hereby agrees to execute a contract within ten (10) calendar days, or such further time as may be allowed in writing by the Purchasing Agent, after receiv111g notification of the acceptance of this Bid.
BIDDER further declares that he/she has not either directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restramt of free competitive bidding in connection with said bid.
BIDDER understands that their tow company must be on the Visalia CHP tow service rotation to be considered for this bid.
BIDDER has read and hereby agrees to the conditions stated in this proposal by afftxing his/her signature on the bid form.
NOTE: Estimated annual quantities listed are given for bid purposes only. The need for Heavy Duty tows is infrequent and is estimated at 2 tows per year (one hour each tow) and an estimate of IO days of storage per tow. However, the City of Visalia does not guarantee that a minimum number of tows or storage will occur.
Low Bid will be detennmcd by the Total Bid Amount. Compensation under this contract will be based on actual quantities of work completed. Prices bid shall include all labor, taxes, material and equipment.
Item#
1 2
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I OPTION 2: I UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED
EVIDENCE ANNUAL
Heavy Duty QUANTITY
Tows
As described m
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hour
On-Site
fi{) Storafl:e Rate $ »er day X 20 days =
Total Bid Amount (Items 1 & 2t
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PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING SIGNATURE (I) If the BIDDER is an individual, enter name here in style used m business; if a jomt venture, exact name of entities joinmg in the venture; if a partnership, the correct trade style of the partnership; if a corporation, the exact name of the corporation
(2) If BIDDER is other than an individual, identify here its character, 1.e., jomt venture, partnership, corporation, includmg the state of incorporation If BIDDER is an individual operating under a trade name, state "an individual dba (trade name in full)". (3) State on this !me, the address to which all communications and notices regarding the Bid Proposal, and any contract awarded thereunder, are to be addressed. (4) If BIDDER is a joint venture, signature must be by one of the joint venturers, and if one or both of the joint venturers is a partnership or a corporation, each participating partnership must sign by a general partner, and each corporation by an authorized officer or employee; if a partnership, by a general partner; 1f a corporation, by an authorized officer or employee. The title of the person signing must appear after his/her signature. Where BIDDER is a partnership or corporation, the names of all other general partners, or the president or secretary of the corporation and their business addresses must be shown below.
Note: All names must be typewritten under written signature. All Addresses must be complete with street number, city, state and zip code.
CONTRACTOR'S PERMIT INFORMATION
License Classification: ________________ _
Expiration Date: ________________ _
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CITY OF VISALIA BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE NO.:
(A City Business Tax Certificate (License) is not required to submit a bid; however, vendor is required to obtain a City License prior to commencement of work or if vendor is presently transacting business within the City of Visalia regardless of whether the business address is actually located within the City.
Contact the Business License Division for clarification of questions at 559-713-4326.
Federal Tax I.D. No.: C. l -':)o'.) 199 i
REFERENCES
The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers for at least three (3) agencies for which BIDDER has performed work similar in size and scope within the past two years.
Company Name Address Tel. No. Contact
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EXHIBIT "B-1"
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
(Title 23 United States Code Section 112 and Public Contract Code Section 7106) In accordance with Title 23 United States Code section 112 and Public Contract Code 7106 the bidder declares that bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; the bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that the bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fL'< any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the bid are true; and, further, that the b. der has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the ntents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not p , any to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, y mber or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid.
Date
Note: The above Non-collusion Affidnvit is part of the Bid/Proposal Bidders are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.
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EXHIBIT "B-2"
WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
{CALIF. LABOR CODE§ 3700)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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CITY OF VISALIA )
Submit with Bid
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such pro\;sions before commencing the performance of the work under this contract.
Company·
Busmess Address.
Name of Signing Official:
Title of Signing Official:
Date:
Company Seal:
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EXHIBIT "B-3"
BIDDER'S STATEMENT ON PREVIOUS CONTRACTS
SUBJECT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE
(EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246)
The BIDDER shall complete the following slalement by checking lhe appropriate blanks:
Submit with Bid
The BIDDER has __ has nol _x_ participated in a previous contract subject to the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause prescribed by 'Execulive Order 11246, as amended, of September 24, 1965 The BIDDER has __ has not )< submitted all compliance reports in connection with any such contract due under the applicable filing requirements; and that representations indicating submission of required compliance reports signed by proposed subBIDDERs will be awarded prior to award of subcontracts.
If the BIDDER has participated in previous contracts subject to the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause and has nol submitted compliance reports due under applicable filing requirements, the BIDDER shall submit a compliance report on Standard Form 100, "Employee Information Report EEO-]" prior to award of the contract.
Note: Failure to complete the blanks may be grounds for rejecting the bid.
Company:
Business Address:
Signature:
Name of Signing Official:
Title of Signing Official:
Date:
Company Seal:
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Submit with Bid
EXHIBIT "B-4"
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
I EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246)
Equal Opponunity Clause
Unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Executive Orders I 0925, I 1114 or Section 204 of Execuuve Order l 1246 of September 24, 1965, dunng the performance of each contract with the City of Visalia, the BIDDER agrees as follows:
I. The BIDDER will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origm or pohucal affiliation. The BIDDER will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees arc treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, national origin or political affiliation. Such action shall include, but not be limlled to, the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The BIDDER agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment. notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting fonh the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
2. The BIDDER will, in all solicitatJOns or adverusemcnts for employees, placed by or on behalf of the BIDDER, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national ongin or political affiliation.
3. The BIDDER will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or the workers' representative of the BIDDER's commitments under Section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and shall post copies of the notice on conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
'I l he BIDDER wlll comply Wllh all provisions of Execuuve Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and the rules, rrgulat1ons and relevancy orders of the Secretary of Labor. 5 The BIDDER will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24. 1965, and by the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts by the contracting agency and the Secn:tary of Labor for purposes of invest1gat1on to ascertain compliance with such rules, regula11011s and orders.
6. In the event of the BIDDER's non-compliance with the non-d1scnminat1on clauses of this subcontract or With any of such rules, regulations or orders. this subcontract may be canceled, termmated or suspended, m whole, or in part and the BIDDER may be declared ineligible for further government contracts in accordance with the procedures authonzed m accordance with Execuuve Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation or order of the Secretary of Labor, or otherwise provided by law
7 The BIDDER will include the proVJsions of Paragraphs ( 1) through (7) m every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretal)• of Labor issued pursuant to Secuon 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, I 965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each SUBBIDDER or vendor. The BIDDER will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance Provided, however, that in the event the BIDDER becomes involved in, or is threatened wJth litigation with a SUBBIDDER or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency, the BIDDER may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the Unned States.
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Name & Title or Signing Official: � x ¼,> 1) o\.J .J 4Al.. 7 Company Seal (if any):
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
STD.21 (REV.12-93}
EXHIBIT "B-6"
CERTIFICATION
Submit with 81d
I, the official named below, hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor or grant recipient to the certification described below. I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date below, is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.
FEDERAL ID NUMBER
Cl-Jo-,,
DATE EXECUTED
TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)
TITLE
0JNCAL
CONTRACTORIBIDDER FIRM'S MAILING ADDRESS
\l 10 £.f\
The contractor or grant recipient named above hereby certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug-free workplace. The above named contractor or grant recipient will:
Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a).
2 Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355(b), to inform employees about all of the following:
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace,
(b) The person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, (c) Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs, and (d) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. 3 Provide as required by Government Code Section 8355©, that every employee who works on the proposed contract or grant:
(a) Will receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement, and (b) Will agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the contract or grant.
4 At the election of the contractor or grantee. from and after the "Date Executed" and until _____ (NOT TO EXCEED 36 MONTHS), the state will regard this certificate as valid for all contracts or grants entered into between the contractor or grantee and this state agency without requiring the contractor or grantee to provide a new and individual certificate for each contract or grant. If the contractor or grantee elects to fill ,n the blank date, than the terms and conditions of this certificate shall have the same force, meaning effect and enforceability as if a certificate were separately, specifically, and individually provided for each contract or grant between the contractor or grantee and this state agency.
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Submit with Bid
EXHIBIT "B-7"
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
By submission of a bid. the BIDDER certifies it will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C., 12101 et. seq., and will maintain compliance throughout the life of this Contract. By commencing performance of the Contract work, the selected BIDDER certifies to the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
Company:
Business Address:
Signature:
Name of Signing Official:
Title of Signing Official:
Date:
Company Seal:
(if any)
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EXHIBIT "B-8"
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION
(PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 2200 ET SEQ.)
Subm1t with 81d
As required by California Public Contract Code Section 2204, the Contractor certifies subject to penalty for perjury that the option checked below relating to the Contractor's status in regard to the Iran Contracting Act of20 IO (Public Contract Code Section 2200 ct seq.) is true and correct:
X The Contractor is not:
(I) Identified on the current list of persons and entities engaged in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Setviecs in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203; or
(2) A financial institution that extends, for 45 days or more, credit in the amount of $20,000,000 or more to any other person or entity identified on the current list of persons and entities engaging in in\'estmcnt activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203, if that person or ent ity uses or will use the credit to pro,·ide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran.
0 The City has exempted the Contractor from the requirements of the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 after making a public finding that, absent the exemption, the City will be unable to obtain the goods and/or services to be provided pursuant to the Contract. 0 The amount of the Contrac payable to the Contractor for the Project does not exceed $1,000.00 over the Ii fc oft ntr t ( up to 5 years).
Title: O\.J,._,�
Agency Name: \..).lt:..S=\- V>"�:1:: Tow
Date: i-/ ./ �,, / ?,o� S
Note: In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 2205, false certification of this fonn shall be reported to the California Attorney General and may result in civil penalties equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the Contract amount, tenninat1on of the Contract and/or eligibility to bid on contracts for three years.
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VISALIA
City of Visalia Purchasing Division
707 W. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
(559)713-4334
[email protected]
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Issued:
BIDS Due:
CITY OF VISALIA, CA
REQUEST FOR BIDS RFB No. 23-24-45
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EVIDENCE TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES
ADDENDUM NO. 1
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 at 2:00pm
Addendum is being issued to provide responses to questions. This addendum becomes part of the RFB 23-24-45 document and must be signed and submitted with bid.
ITEM 1: QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
01: Can bidders subcontract for heavy duty vehicle tows? R 1: No Subcontractfng for heavy-duty vehicle tows is not permitted. 02: Can we take pictures to document any damages
before towing the vehicle?
R2: Tow operators may request to take photographs of a vehicle prior to towing; however, permission must first be obtained from the officer on scene who is responsible for the tow. The officer will evaluate the request and determine whether photographs are appropriate based on the nature of the incident, the sensitivity of the case, and the reason for the tow. 03: Is a lift required for heavy duty vehicles?
R3: No. Due to the infrequency of heavy-duty tows, it is unreasonable to require an operator to invest in a lift capable of handling such vehicles.
04: Who currently tows heavy duty vehicles?
R4: The City of Visalia does not have a standing contract for evidence-related heavy-duty vehicle tows.
When such a service is required, the Visalia Police Department will contact a towing company capable of handling the specific heavy-duty vehicle. The vehicle is typically towed to a secure facility, such as the Visalia Emergency Communications Center (VECC) or the City Yard. The Visalia Police Department covers the cost of the tow through payment to the private towing company.
Q5: Can vehicle tow fees be charged to the registered owner when a vehicle is released by the Visalia Police Department?
R5: No, not while the vehicle is held as evidence. An evidence hold begins at the moment the Visalia Police Department determines the vehicle must be seized. During this time, the Department is responsible for all tow and storage fees. Once the vehicle is released from evidence, the registered owner becomes· responsible for any applicable fees starting the next business day.
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END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1
/s/ Purchasing Division
(559) 713-4334
Firm:
By:
Bidders Signature
Bidder to sign and submit with Bid
Date: ______________ _
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