Vehicle and Equipment Appraisal Services

Broward County is seeking a contractor to provide vehicle and equipment appraisal services through an open-end contract for its Fleet Services Division and other county agencies. The solicitation, identified as TRN2130641B1, requires contractors to perform comprehensive appraisal services for damaged County-owned motor vehicles and equipment, including damage assessment, estimate preparation, valuation analysis, repair feasibility evaluation, prior damage detection, and narrative and photographic reporting. All licensed appraisers must have a minimum of five years' experience in automobile, truck, or equipment appraisals and must be USPAP compliant and certified by the Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers. The contract will have an initial two-year term with up to three one-year extension options, potentially totaling five years. Contractors must respond to service calls within 24 hours and complete appraisals within two business days of assignment, covering four vehicle categories: auto/light trucks, medium/heavy duty trucks, specialty equipment/vehicles, and miscellaneous equipment. The solicitation requires electronic submission through Bonfire BPRO by September 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with vendors encouraged to submit in advance and required to provide names, qualifications, certifications, and licenses of assigned appraisers.

While no specific small business enterprise (SBE) or county business enterprise (CBE) requirements are applicable to this solicitation, vendors must complete various compliance forms including a Domestic Partnership Act Certification, Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, and Litigation History form. Vendors must hold a Florida Department of Financial Services Insurance Adjuster License and maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general liability, $500,000 auto liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 professional liability insurance. The county reserves the right to make multiple awards, potentially selecting up to three contractors based on lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder criteria. Awards will be made on a total bid price basis, with no guaranteed minimum quantity of services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the open-end contract structure suggests flexibility in service delivery and potential contract value. Vendors must perform 100% of the contract work without subcontracting or outsourcing and must be prepared to provide services at three Fleet Services locations during regular business hours, with 24/7 emergency services available with a maximum four-hour response time.