Oversized Vehicle Towing

The City of St. Petersburg is soliciting a single vendor under Quote-26-330 to provide professional oversized vehicle towing services for various city departments, including Fleet, Fire, and Sanitation. The scope of work involves the safe and timely transport of heavy-duty vehicles exceeding 30,000 lbs, such as fire apparatus and sanitation trucks, to various destinations including city repair shops, landfills, and authorized truck dealers in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Services must be available 24/7, with priority response for emergency and public-safety vehicles. The selected vendor must utilize ultra heavy-duty recovery tow trucks with a minimum 60-ton capability and provide a dedicated account manager as a single point of contact during normal business hours. The contract features an initial term of three years with the possibility of two one-year renewals. Award selection is based on the most qualified vendor, evaluating responsiveness, responsibility, and experience with similar work, including the provision of at least three customer references. Non-negotiable terms include indemnification, insurance coverage, governing law, and the prohibition of binding arbitration or liability limits. Vendors must comply with several Florida Statutes, including E-Verify, public records laws, and certifications regarding scrutinized companies. While the city encourages the use of minority, women, veteran, and small business enterprises through a voluntary Subcontractor Utilization Plan, no minimum participation is required for the award. All proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov Procurement website by the specified deadline.