No bids for towing RFP; Potter County authorizes sheriff to monitor courthouse parking lot and update signage

Staff reported that no vendors responded to RFP 1284‑26 for towing services related to the old District Courts Building parking lot. Options discussed included reissuing the solicitation, issuing an informal bid, or having the sheriff’s office monitor the lot. Chief Giles told the court that enforcement would be difficult without statute‑compliant signage and recommended handling incidents case‑by‑case until signage is updated.

The court voted to quash the RFP, have maintenance correct signage to statutory red/white format if necessary, and allow the sheriff’s department to monitor and enforce parking issues on an operational basis. Commissioners emphasized care in applying towing policies to avoid towing vehicles that might be present on legitimate county business.