Towing Services for Junk and Abandoned Vehicles

Seminole County, Florida is seeking a qualified contractor through Invitation for Bid (IFB-5184-26/RLH) to provide comprehensive towing and removal services for junk and abandoned vehicles from both private and public property in accordance with Seminole County Code of Ordinances. The contractor must provide 24/7 availability, including nights, Sundays, and holidays, with the ability to respond to tow requests issued by the County's Code Enforcement Division within three calendar days of notification. Required equipment includes a minimum of two Class A wreckers (at least one Class A Rollback or Slideback) and one Class B wrecker, all equipped with hi-visibility amber rotating beacons, along with a storage facility located within a 15-mile radius of unincorporated Seminole County boundaries. The contractor must maintain appropriate insurance coverage including Garagekeeper's Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation Insurance with statutory limits. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of satisfactory experience performing similar towing services and provide three current client references. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for March 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with questions due by March 27, 2026, and proposals due electronically through the County's e-Procurement Portal by April 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with an initial three-year term plus two optional one-year renewals and a potential additional one-year extension by mutual agreement.

The procurement documents do not identify specific set-asides or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must hold a valid Seminole County Business Tax Receipt and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including E-Verify registration and compliance affidavits regarding foreign countries of concern and anti-human trafficking provisions. The contract includes FEMA Additional Terms requirements ensuring federal compliance in the event services are funded through disaster relief or emergency management programs, which may impose Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, equal employment opportunity standards, and other federal obligations depending on contract value and scope. Payment is the contractor's responsibility to collect directly from vehicle owners based on maximum rates established in the Bid Form; the County assumes no payment liability and makes no commitment regarding the number of tow requests to be issued. Bid prices must remain firm for 120 days from opening and for one year following contract execution, with potential price redeterminations during renewal terms based on documented changes in wages, fuel, or materials using Bureau of Labor Statistics indices. No incumbent vendor, budget range, or award value is specified in the procurement documents.