Contract_Expiration_Notice_-_Towing_Transport_Services_Countywide.pdf

This is a Contract Expiration Notice for Towing, Transport and Recovery Services issued by Pinellas County, Florida, indicating the conclusion of an existing towing services contract. The notice accompanies an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for Equipment Towing, Transport and Recovery Services released on April 8, 2026, with proposals due by April 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov procurement portal. The solicitation seeks a qualified service provider to furnish comprehensive towing and transport services on an as-needed basis, including towing of inoperable or wrecked vehicles and trailers, transport of off-road and stationary equipment including shipping containers, and recovery of stuck or overturned vehicles and fleet equipment. Services must be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, with service delivery required both within and outside Pinellas County. The successful contractor will be awarded a 36-month contract with optional extensions of two additional 12-month periods available if all prices, terms, and conditions remain unchanged and approval is granted by the County Administrator or Division Director of Purchasing. Site visits may be scheduled in advance by contacting John Neal at (727) 582-3038, though scope of work discussions are prohibited during site visits.

Pricing must be submitted on a flat-fee basis for in-county services, categorized by vehicle class (light vehicles up to 10,000 lbs GVWR, medium trucks 10,000-19,500 lbs GVWR, heavy trucks exceeding 19,500 lbs GVWR, and heavy equipment), with separate pricing for freight container transport and out-of-county services on a per-hour or per-mile basis. All expenses including recovery, hook-up, mileage, fuel, tolls, and driver compensation must be included in quoted unit prices, which must remain firm for the contract duration; vendors may request annual price adjustments after the first 12 months not to exceed relevant U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indices. Pinellas County Certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) are given preference, with SBEs submitting within the first five business days receiving priority consideration and those submitting after receiving a five percent price preference. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile or Trucker's/Garage Liability, and Excess or Umbrella Liability coverage, with Pinellas County named as an additional insured on all policies except workers compensation. All insurance policies must be from companies authorized to do business in Florida with an AM Best rating of A- VIII or better. The contractor must be registered with the Florida Division of Corporations and comply with all federal, state, and local laws; use of brokered or subcontracted services is expressly prohibited.