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Cole County awards towing contract to Broadway Record after local vendors complain about process

Cole County Commission · February 4, 2026
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Summary

The Cole County Commission voted to award a towing and storage contract (Bid 2025-31) to Broadway Record Service after the sheriff recommended the vendor; several local tow operators raised procurement and facility concerns and commissioners directed post-award due diligence.

The Cole County Commission voted Feb. 3 to award its towing and storage contract (bid 2025-31) to Broadway Record Service following a recommendation from the sheriff’s office and a staff review.

During discussion, several local tow operators questioned whether Broadway Record met the procurement’s facility and staffing expectations and said confusion caused by a prior bid cancellation (bid 2025-29) may have affected how some vendors submitted responses. Broadway owner Scott Martin told the commission…

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