Emergency Service Patrol East/West Locations

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three Procurement is seeking bids for an Emergency Service Patrol contract covering eight route segments along I-10 from the Florida/Alabama State Line to the Jefferson/Madison County Line, spanning Wakulla County and Clewiston City. The Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-3007-CS) aims to establish emergency service patrol vehicles to reduce delays caused by non-recurring incidents and provide motorist assistance during weather events and vehicle breakdowns. Bidders must have a minimum of two years of experience providing similar services and demonstrate capability to operate service patrol vehicles with specific equipment requirements, including maintaining 40 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 120 bottles of water. The bid is due on March 11, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with a public opening at 2:00 PM and an intended award posting on March 13, 2025. The contract will commence on or about May 1, 2025, for a 12-month term with no renewal options, operating on a task work order basis without a defined budgetary ceiling.

Preferences for contract award will be given to Veteran Business Enterprises, Drug Free Work Places, and Minority Business Enterprises in cases of identical pricing. Vendors must carry general liability insurance of $200,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence, though no performance bond is required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, with an emphasis on vendors who can effectively provide roadside assistance and incident management services. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified service providers. The Department will supply fuel at designated locations, with provisions for reimbursement if commercial fuel facilities must be used. Billing will be conducted on an hourly rate basis for each route segment, indicating a flexible compensation structure that allows for variability in service delivery and incident response.