Armored Car Services

Hillsborough County is seeking competitive sealed bids for armored car services to collect, transport, and deposit currency and checks on the same day across designated locations in Florida. The contract, solicited under ITB-26-00345, will span three years with an estimated value of $563,190 and is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who submits offers for all line items. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience, capacity, and reliability, with all services performed in accordance with Attachment A detailing pickup and deposit schedules, times, and locations. Same-day deposit is mandatory, with all shipments required to reach the designated depository by 3:00 PM EST unless otherwise authorized in writing; any missed deadlines require deposit within two hours of the next business day and documented justification. The contractor must utilize armored vehicles meeting industry standards, provide tamper-proof, depository-approved deposit bags at no additional cost to the County, and retrieve currency from the depository upon request without charge. All personnel must be licensed, certified, and bonded, and the contractor must maintain valid local, state, and federal licenses and permits. The contractor is required to comply with Florida state law, including using the DHS E-Verify system to confirm all employees are legally eligible to work, adhering to the Drug-Free Workplace Act by submitting a certification for preferential award consideration, and avoiding contracting with companies listed on Florida’s Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel list. The contractor must indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County against any claims, maintain required insurance as specified in the attached documentation, and comply with Florida’s public records laws. All information and communications technology used must meet ADA Title II, Section 504, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. The County prohibits the contractor from using any County employee statements for marketing without written authorization from the County Administrator and forbids assignment of the contract without prior written approval. Shipments must be secured, sealed, and tagged by the County, and the contractor bears full responsibility for loss, damage, or destruction from pickup until delivery. Invoicing is processed by the Project Manager within fifteen days, with payment issued within thirty days of approval, capped at forty-five days per Florida Statute 218.74(2), via ACH direct deposit with electronic remittance sent by email. Bids must be submitted exclusively through Euna Procurement by the August 10, 2026 deadline; submissions via email,