Removal of Inoperative Vehicles and Conveyances for Neighborhood Enhancement Division

The City of Tampa, operating within Hillsborough County, Florida, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the removal of inoperative vehicles, boats, trailers, and other conveyances for its Neighborhood Enhancement Division. The procurement seeks qualified contractors with a minimum of three years of experience in similar towing services within Florida to provide removal services in accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Tampa Code, where inoperative vehicles are defined as those in a state of disrepair, incapable of operating under their own power, or failing to meet legal requirements for roadway operation including proper registration and valid license plate display. Sealed bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, via electronic submission through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal, with posting and contract opportunity announcement effective May 11, 2026. Required services include non-emergency vehicle removal within two to four hours of authorization, emergency removal within thirty minutes, and specialty item removal for boats, mobile homes, tractors, and semi-trucks within seven days, with the awardee responsible for responding to removal requests on a seven-day-per-week basis. Bidders must provide unit pricing for seven line items covering various vehicle and conveyance categories with an estimated twenty-five removals per year across most categories, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on aggregate total pricing. Qualified bidders must demonstrate current Florida business licensing, possess appropriate towing equipment and CDL-licensed drivers, provide references, and submit required forms including subcontracting documentation; the contract award period is one year from the effective date with options for two additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement, plus up to three unilateral thirty-day extensions.

The contract opportunity is designated as a construction-related service contract establishing a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs), which are eligible for a five percent bid discount not to exceed $10,000, though no subcontracting goals or minimum SLBE firm percentages have been specified. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and the estimated contract amount is listed as $0.01, indicating that specific budget ranges or award values have not been disclosed in the procurement announcement. Insurance requirements mandate Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Florida law. The awardee assumes responsibility for all unclaimed property handling and storage in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and price escalation is permitted after one year based on CPI-U changes, not to exceed the previous year's percentage increase. Additionally, any proposers offering information and communication technology (ICT) products or services must submit comprehensive accessibility documentation demonstrating conformance to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards and Section 508 federal accessibility requirements, including Accessibility Conformance Reports and Supplemental Accessibility Reports as applicable.