Bid Documents East West ITB-25-3007-CS VIP.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three Procurement for Emergency Service Patrol for East/West Routes (DOT-ITB-25-3007-CS). The ITB seeks to establish emergency service patrol vehicles along designated roadways to reduce delays caused by non-recurring incidents and provide assistance to motorists impacted by weather events and vehicle breakdowns. The bid due date is March 11, 2025 at 1:30pm, with a public opening at 2:00pm and posting of intended decision/award on March 13, 2025. The contract term will begin on or about May 1, 2025 for 12 months, with no renewal options. The scope covers eight route segments along I-10 from the Florida/Alabama State Line to the Jefferson/Madison County Line.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with preferences given in order to Veteran Business Enterprise, Drug Free Work Place, and Minority Business Enterprise in cases of identical pricing. Bidders must have a minimum of 2 years experience providing similar services. The contract requires general liability insurance of $200,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence. No performance bond is required. The contract operates on a task work order basis with no budgetary ceiling, with vendors billing hourly rates for each route segment. The service patrol vehicles must maintain minimum fuel and equipment requirements including 40 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 120 bottles of water. The Department will supply fuel at designated locations, with provisions for reimbursement if commercial fuel facilities must be used.