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

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-3007-CS) from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three Procurement for Emergency Service Patrol on East/West Routes. The solicitation covers eight route segments along I-10 from the Florida/Alabama State Line to the Jefferson/Madison County Line, spanning multiple counties including Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Gadsden, Leon, and Jefferson. FDOT seeks a vendor to provide continuous roving Service Patrol with a single tow truck and operator to clear lanes and shoulders of disabled vehicles, remove debris, and provide assistance during non-recurring incidents like crashes, mechanical breakdowns, and weather events. The bid is due on March 11, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a public opening at 2:00 PM, and an intended award posting on March 13, 2025. The contract will commence on or about May 1, 2025, for a 12-month term with no renewal options.

Compensation will be based on hourly rates for each route segment, with no defined budgetary ceiling and funds encumbered on a task work order basis. Bidders must have a minimum of two years of experience, maintain specific vehicle equipment standards, and carry general liability insurance of $200,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with preference given to Veteran Business Enterprises, Drug Free Work Places, and Minority Business Enterprises in cases of identical pricing. The Department will supply fuel at designated locations, with provisions for reimbursement if commercial fuel facilities must be used. Vendors must comply with various state and federal regulations, including non-discrimination requirements, drug-free workplace policies, and E-Verify employment verification.