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

The document is a bid solicitation from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Emergency Service Patrol for East/West Routes across multiple counties, with bid number DOT-ITB-25-3007-CS. The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide continuous roving Service Patrol vehicles along designated roadways to reduce delays caused by non-recurring incidents such as crashes, material spills, and vehicle breakdowns. The contract is anticipated to begin on or about May 1, 2025 for a 12-month period, with services to be provided on an as-needed basis across specific I-10 route segments spanning Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Gadsden, Leon, and Jefferson Counties. The bid is due on March 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM, with a public opening at 2:00 PM, and the intended posting of the award on March 13, 2025.

The compensation will be structured on a per-service patrol vehicle per hour basis, with the specific hourly rate to be filled in by the bidder for each route segment. There is no budgetary ceiling, and funds will be encumbered for each Task Work Order. The contract emphasizes diversity achievement, encouraging Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system, have a drug-free workplace, and comply with various state and federal regulations. The vendor will be responsible for providing fully equipped service patrol vehicles, operators, and all necessary communication and safety equipment, with specific requirements for operator conduct, vehicle maintenance, and incident response protocols.