Oversized Vehicle Towing

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors to provide oversized vehicle towing on an as-needed basis for the City's Fleet, Sanitation, and Fire Department, with responses due September 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and a question deadline of September 16, 2026.

The scope covers towing sanitation vehicles that break down in service, fire trucks from fire stations, and vactor trucks, with transport to multiple designated facilities throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Vendors must provide unit pricing for eight line items including hookup fees and mileage rates for fire trucks, sanitation trucks, vactor trucks, and non-specific units over 30,000 pounds. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of three years of experience in towing services, current wrecker operator license, CDL where required, and ability to maintain ultra heavy-duty vehicle recovery tow trucks with minimum 60-ton capability. Vendors must provide proof of ownership or lease of required equipment, CDL certifications for operators, and references from at least three similar clients.

The initial contract term is three years, with the City retaining the right to renew under the same terms and conditions for two additional one-year periods if mutually agreed upon. The City will award to one vendor and reserves the right to accept and award on a split-order, lump-sum, or individual item basis.

Required insurance includes commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers' compensation as required by Florida law, and fidelity/crime insurance with minimum limits of $100,000. Insurance must be provided within ten days of contract execution.

Subcontractor utilization with minority, women, veteran, and small businesses located in the Tampa Bay Region is voluntary with no minimum participation mandate. All submittals are subject to Florida public records laws, and vendors must comply with Florida Statute 448.095 regarding E-Verify system usage and Florida Statute 287.135 relating to scrutinized companies.