Route 31.pdf

This is a bid tabulation document from the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Emergency Service Patrol services on Route 31 North/South locations. The procurement, identified as BID NUMBER DOT-ITB-26-3012-CS, was opened on March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM and evaluated by Chad Williams. The bid posting occurred from March 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM through March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The solicitation sought qualified service providers to deliver incident management and traffic control operations on an as-needed basis for designated service areas. The contract represents an emergency response service requirement with performance standards for emergency response operations and traffic management during incidents.

Three bidders submitted proposals for this procurement: Eastern Diesel Auto Wrecker Service at $150.00, Garrett's Automotive, Inc. at $285.00, and White's Wrecker Service, LLC at $140.00. White's Wrecker Service, LLC received the intended award as the apparent low bidder. The document notes that the intended award was determined using an In-State Preference in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 287.084. The tabulation clarifies that the intended award does not constitute acceptance of the vendor's offer and that no binding contract exists until the Department issues a Purchase Order or written acceptance. The Department reserves the right to award to the second-low bidder, reject all bids, or act in the best interest of the Department if irregularities are discovered in the selected vendor's bid or if the vendor fails to submit required bonds, insurance, or otherwise fails to comply with bid requirements.