Towing Services- City Fleet

The City of Sanford, Florida, Purchasing Division is requesting quotes for 24/7 emergency towing and recovery services for city-owned vehicles and equipment on an as-needed basis, with quotes due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. The vendor must maintain a main office within Sanford city limits and respond to any towing call within 30 minutes.

The vendor must be registered with the State of Florida as a business entity for a minimum of three years and comply with Florida Statute Section 323.002 regarding wreck services. Required submissions include acknowledgment of inspection, completed price proposal, proof of insurance, Florida state license, W9 form, business tax receipt license, and vendor registration confirmation.

Pricing must be submitted with separate line items categorized by vehicle class (10,000 GVW or less; 10,000 GVW or more including Class VI; and Class VII or VIII vehicles) and location (within or outside Sanford city limits), plus per-mile charges for out-of-area services, per-axle fees for driveshaft/axle removal, hourly rates for winching and recovery, and rates for heavy equipment hauling and over-the-road rig towing. Prices shall remain firm for the initial one-year term; thereafter, price adjustments may be considered based on the Consumer Price Index, with renewal proposals due no sooner than 60 days and no later than 45 days before contract renewal.

The contract term is one year with options for up to four additional one-year renewals, not to exceed five years total. Services are required primarily within Sanford city limits, though requests may occasionally extend to the central Florida area. The vendor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and comprehensive auto liability with the City named as additional insured. The successful bidder will enter a 90-day probationary period during which performance may be evaluated for potential termination. Payment terms are net 30 days upon delivery and acceptance in accordance with Florida's Prompt Payment Act.