Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 23ITB138872C-JNJ, Towing and Wrecker Services for the County Fleet in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, with CSS Transportation, Inc. (Smyrna, GA), to provide towing and wrecker services for Fulton County fleet. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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Requirement for Board Action
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, or 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
District 1 ☐
District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: This contract provides towing services, tire changing, lock out assistance, and battery charging/starting services to the County’s fleet as needed, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to include the surrounding Metropolitan Atlanta area.
The types of tow trucks provided under this contract are as follows:
- Light-duty tow truck with the capacity to tow a vehicle with a combined gross vehicle weight of 14,000 pounds or less.
- Medium-duty tow truck with the capacity to tow a vehicle with a combined gross vehicle weight of 10,001 to 25,999 pounds or less.
- Heavy-duty tow truck with the capacity to tow a vehicle with a combined gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or heavier.
Community Impact: None that the Department is aware of.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval.
This spending authority requested for FY 2026 is a reduction of $20K from FY2025 due to DREAM’s recent purchase of a medium-duty flat-bed tow truck. Moving forward, this contract will primarily be used for after-hours and weekend towing needs.
Project Implications: This contract requires specialty tools, equipment, training, and skills. Towing and wrecker services for County fleet will not be performed in a timely or cost-effective manner if this contract is not approved.
Community Issues/Concerns: None that the Department is aware of.
Department Issues/Concerns: If this renewal contract is not approved, the Department cannot provide sufficient towing and wrecker services for County fleet vehicles.
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
Date |
Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
23-0954 |
12/20/23 |
$60,000.00 |
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1st Renewal |
24-0705 |
11/6/24 |
$60,000.00 |
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2nd Renewal |
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$40,000.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$160,000.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information
Contract Value: $40,000.00
Prime Vendor: CSS Transportation, Inc.
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Smyrna, GA
County: Cobb County
Prime Value: $40,000.00 or 100.00%
Total Contract Value: $40,000.00 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $0.00 or 0.00%
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Joseph N. Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, (404) 612-3772
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$60,000.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$60,000.00 |
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This Request: |
$40,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$160,000.00 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
700-520-5223-1710: General, Real Estate and Asset Management, Garage Parts- $40,000.00 “Subject to availability of funding adopted for FY2026 by BOC”
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date:
1/1/2026 |
End Date:
12/31/2026 |
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Cost Adjustment:
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Renewal/Extension Terms:
No renewal options remain |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 82
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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4/1/2025 |
6/30/2025 |