Contract_Expiration_Notice_-_Towing_Transport_Services_Countywide.pdf

This is a Contract Expiration Notice issued by Pinellas County, Florida, regarding the discontinuation of towing, transport, and recovery services currently provided under existing purchase orders. The notice pertains to equipment towing services supporting countywide field operations on an as-needed basis, including towing of inoperable or wrecked vehicles and trailers, transport of off-road equipment and stationary equipment, and recovery of stuck or overturned vehicles and fleet equipment. Services are required 24 hours per day, seven days per week, both within and outside Pinellas County boundaries. The county's fleet exceeds 2,000 units ranging from utility carts to large loaders and excavators, with Fleet Management as the primary user, though other county departments may also utilize services. The new ITQ 26-0376-ITQ was posted on March 20, 2026, with proposals due March 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM via the OpenGov procurement website. The resulting contract will have a term of 60 months from the date of award, with options to extend for three additional 12-month periods if all prices, terms, and conditions remain the same and the County Administrator approves.

The incumbent vendor, Robfletch Inc. DBA Professional Towing, has provided services since October 2021 with documented billings totaling $405,772.13 across 1,489 transactions through February 2026, suggesting annual expenditures in the range of $80,000 to $100,000. Pricing for in-county services consists of flat fees per call and equipment class during normal working hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM) and after-hours, with all expenses included in the flat rate, while outside-county services are priced separately with distinct charges by equipment class. Unit prices must remain firm for the contract duration, though vendors may request annual CPI or PPI adjustments capped at relevant pricing index changes. The selected vendor must maintain a dedicated fleet with qualified operators and is expressly prohibited from using brokered or subcontracted services. Pinellas County Certified Small Business Enterprises receive preference, with priority given to SBEs submitting within the first five business days and a 5% price preference for those submitting after that period. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including Workers' Compensation with Florida statutory limits, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000, Business Automobile or Trucker's Garage Liability of $1,000,000 with specific on-hook and motor truck cargo coverage, and Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance of $1,000,000, with all carriers requiring an AM Best rating of A- VIII or better and Pinellas County named as an additional insured on all policies except workers compensation.