Towing Services

Sarasota County is seeking a contractor through an Invitation for Bids to provide comprehensive towing services for its Fleet, Emergency Services, and Breeze Transit vehicles and equipment throughout the county. The anticipated initial contract term is three years, with the award being granted to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price. The scope of work includes jump-start and lock-out services, secure impound and storage for post-accident investigations, and out-of-county transportation upon request. The contractor must provide dispatch services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with a strict 45-minute on-scene arrival requirement for Emergency Services or Breeze transit assets. Key operational requirements include adhering to specific asset drop-off procedures and ensuring that no asset operator or passenger is left at the site of a service call. The contractor is responsible for all damages to County or third-party property and must maintain significant insurance coverages, including $50 million in Employers Liability and $1 million in Business Automobile Liability. Personnel must be legally authorized to work in the United States, wear company uniforms and identification, and include at least one English-speaking member per crew. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal, including a completed Vendor Questionnaire and Pricing Table. Due to grant funding requirements, local and American business preferences do not apply to this solicitation.