Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form submitted by Pinellas County, Florida in connection with a solicitation for Equipment Towing, Transport and Recovery Services. The form documents the county's intention to procure comprehensive towing, transport, and recovery services on an as-needed basis to support county field operations. Services include 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, with service delivery required both within and outside Pinellas County. The Invitation to Quote was released on April 8, 2026, with proposals due April 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the OpenGov procurement portal. Site visits may be scheduled in advance by contacting John Neal at (727) 582-3038. The contract term is 36 months from the date of award, with optional extensions of two additional 12-month periods available if all prices, terms, and conditions remain unchanged.

The procurement requires flat-fee rates 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 pricing must include recovery, hook-up, mileage, fuel, tolls, and driver compensation, with unit prices remaining firm for the contract duration. Pinellas County Certified Small Business Enterprises receive preference, with priority consideration for SBEs submitting within the first five business days and a five percent price preference for later submissions. This procurement is identified as a successor to an expiring contract, indicating an incumbent contractor has previously provided these services. The form is unsigned, with approval lines for committee members Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, and Chris Rose, as well as the Department ACA.