As needed car & truck wash services

Pasco County is soliciting bids for as-needed car and truck wash services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number IFB-SV-26-024, seeking multiple vendors to provide comprehensive interior and exterior vehicle cleaning services for county vehicles across east, central, and west regions. The county operates approximately 900 passenger vehicles, 500 working trucks, and 300 medium/heavy trucks, and requires a full-service vehicle washing facility that demands no operator action. Required services include wash and rinse services, interior vacuuming, and optional additional services such as carpet shampooing, spot stain treatment, interior surface wiping, and upholstery cleaning. The bid is scheduled for release on October 17, 2025, with written questions due by November 7, 2025, and question responses posted on November 12, 2025. Bids must be submitted online through the Bonfire platform by November 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. ET, with a public bid opening at 2:00 p.m. ET the same day. The contract will initially run through September 30, 2028, with potential two one-year extensions, and the county reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive vendor per line item or contract with multiple vendors.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors, with specific requirements including Florida licensing and mandatory E-Verify participation. Local vendors maintaining a physical business address in Pasco County or neighboring counties for at least twelve months may qualify for preference. Vendors must complete a comprehensive Offeror Information/Certification Form, provide notarized signatures, and submit supporting documentation like corporate resolutions or operating agreements. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the county emphasizes vendor compliance with non-discrimination commitments and has strict requirements regarding vendor qualifications, including no arrears with the county and no debarment from proposal submissions. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract is structured as a requirements contract, meaning Pasco County is not obligated to purchase a minimum quantity of services. The county will prioritize cost-effectiveness and may prefer vendors who own necessary equipment to minimize reimbursement costs, with invoicing to occur monthly and include detailed service logs.