The Government of São Paulo, through the Secretariat of Partnerships and Investments, has reissued the tender notice for a concession to manage towing and storage services for vehicles seized by Detran-SP and DER-SP. The project introduces a new management framework for vehicle impound yards throughout the state, encompassing vehicle removal, custody, preparation for auction, and the return of vehicles detained by state traffic authorities.

The revised bidding notice introduces additional incentives to encourage owners to resolve their issues and reclaim their vehicles sooner. Alongside the existing 25% reduction in storage fees for vehicles collected within seven days, the updated notice also offers a 10% discount for those retrieved between the eighth and fourteenth day. This measure is intended to shorten the time vehicles remain in impound yards and improve overall efficiency for users. The concession spans all 645 municipalities in São Paulo and is structured into seven regional lots to ensure statewide service coverage and standardization. Under the concession, operators must comply with mandatory minimum technical requirements covering infrastructure, security, vehicle traceability, and the digitalization of operational processes. They will also be required to run technological platforms that support real-time monitoring and provide accessible information. Additionally, the bidding notice sets regional coverage targets, stipulating that 90% of seized vehicles must be transported to storage facilities located within 30 km of where they were impounded.

The project also includes mandatory environmental standards for operating vehicle impound yards, such as ensuring proper storage conditions, maintaining sanitary controls, and disposing of operational waste responsibly. These requirements are intended to address existing shortcomings, as some current yards lack adequate environmental management infrastructure. Through this concession, the Government of São Paulo aims to modernize vehicle towing and storage services by introducing a more efficient and transparent management framework aligned with good governance practices, delivering benefits to both public administration and citizens.

The project is expected to attract about R$657.4 million (US$126.6 million) in investments over a 26-year contract period, with the first year allocated to implementing the new management model and the remaining years dedicated to operations. Bid submissions are scheduled for April 30, 2026, at B3, with the auction planned for May 7, 2026.