City of St. Petersburg - Oversized Vehicle Towing - Quote 26-330 (2026)
City of St. PetersburgCity · St. Petersburg, FL- Due
- Sep 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Ben Gelb
- (727) 893-7147
The 30-second brief
The City of St. Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors to provide oversized vehicle towing on an as-needed basis for the City's Fleet, Sanitation and Fire Department. The work encompasses heavy-duty towing services, vehicle recovery, and transport for sanitation trucks, fire trucks, and vactor trucks to designated facilities including the Sanitation Department yard, Pinellas County landfill, and truck dealers in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Vendors must provide ultra heavy-duty tow trucks with a minimum 60-ton capability, maintain 24/7 service availability, and comply with State of Florida towing regulations and commercial vehicle transport requirements. The initial contract term is three years with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Responses are due by September 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm, with questions due by September 16, 2026.
Fire Truck (Pumper or Ladder Truck) - Hookup Fee; Sanitation Truck (Front, Side, Or Rear Loader) - Hookup Fee; Vactor Trucks - Hookup Fee; Non-Specific Units over 30, 000lbs - Hookup Fee; Fire Truck (Pumper or Ladder Truck) - Mileage Rate; Sanitation Truck (Front, Side, Or Rear Loader) - Mileage Rate; Vactor Truck - Mileage Rate; Non-Specific Units over 30, 000lbs - Mileage Rate
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Summary
The City of St.
Petersburg is seeking qualified vendors to provide oversized vehicle towing on an as-needed basis for the City's Fleet, Sanitation and Fire Department. The work encompasses heavy-duty towing services, vehicle recovery, and transport for sanitation trucks, fire trucks, and vactor trucks to designated facilities including the Sanitation Department yard, Pinellas County landfill, and truck dealers in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Vendors must provide ultra heavy-duty tow trucks with a minimum 60-ton capability, maintain 24/7 service availability, and comply with State of Florida towing regulations and commercial vehicle transport requirements. The initial contract term is three years with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Responses are due by September 30, 2026 at 3:00 pm, with questions due by September 16, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Fire Truck (Pumper or Ladder Truck) - Hookup Fee
- Sanitation Truck (Front, Side, Or Rear Loader) - Hookup Fee
- Vactor Trucks - Hookup Fee
- Non-Specific Units over 30, 000lbs - Hookup Fee
- Fire Truck (Pumper or Ladder Truck) - Mileage Rate
- Sanitation Truck (Front, Side, Or Rear Loader) - Mileage Rate
- Vactor Truck - Mileage Rate
- Non-Specific Units over 30, 000lbs - Mileage Rate
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- W-9
- Vendor Reference Form
- Proof of Ownership or Lease for heavy duty towing vehicle(s)
- Proof that operators hold a CDL
- Certification that all equipment is fully operational
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- St. Petersburg, FL
Questions about this QUOTE
How do I respond to this Quote from City of St. Petersburg?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/stpete. For questions, contact Ben Gelb.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including City of St. Petersburg in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Quote submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ben Gelb at (727) 893-7147. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fire Truck (Pumper or Ladder Truck) - Hookup Fee; Sanitation Truck (Front, Side, Or Rear Loader) - Hookup Fee; Vactor Trucks - Hookup Fee; Non-Specific Units over 30, 000lbs - Hookup Fee; Fire Truck (Pumper or Ladder Truck) - Mileage Rate; Sanitation Truck (Front, Side, Or Rear Loader) - Mileage Rat. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of St. Petersburg?
All active and historical solicitations from City of St. Petersburg are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of St. Petersburg regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: W-9, Vendor Reference Form, Proof of Ownership or Lease for heavy duty towing vehicle(s), Proof that operators hold a CDL, Certification that all equipment is fully operational. Review the full document from City of St. Petersburg for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: St. Petersburg, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.