Sarasota County Towing Services IFB #262913MKM - Fleet, Emergency Services and Transit Vehicles, 2026
Sarasota CountyCounty · Sarasota, FL- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Mary McEwen
- (941) 500-4095
The 30-second brief
Sarasota County invites bids from qualified contractors to provide 24/7 towing services, emergency towing, winch-out services, passenger transport, and impound/storage for County Fleet, Emergency Services, and Sarasota County Transit (Breeze) vehicles and equipment. Covered assets include passenger vehicles, light/medium duty trucks, golf carts, utility vehicles, heavy duty trucks (Class 8-9), fire and rescue vehicles including ladder and tiller trucks, earth moving equipment, and low/high floor clean diesel transit buses across Sarasota County. The initial contract term is 3 years, with submission deadline on November 18, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate verifiable experience, licensing, minimum insurance including garagekeeper's legal liability, and complete pricing tables in OpenGov.
24-Hour Dispatch service; Emergency towing; Towing of vehicles and equipment up to 1.5 ton truck; Towing of heavy equipment including low floor transit buses, Trolley buses, Or rescue vehicles; Winch-Out services; Passenger transportation; Impound and storage services
Lowest total bid price
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Summary
Sarasota County invites bids from qualified contractors to provide 24/7 towing services, emergency towing, winch-out services, passenger transport, and impound/storage for County Fleet, Emergency Services, and Sarasota County Transit (Breeze) vehicles and equipment.
Covered assets include passenger vehicles, light/medium duty trucks, golf carts, utility vehicles, heavy duty trucks (Class 8-9), fire and rescue vehicles including ladder and tiller trucks, earth moving equipment, and low/high floor clean diesel transit buses across Sarasota County. The initial contract term is 3 years, with submission deadline on November 18, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate verifiable experience, licensing, minimum insurance including garagekeeper's legal liability, and complete pricing tables in OpenGov.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest total bid price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- 24-Hour Dispatch service
- Emergency towing
- Towing of vehicles and equipment up to 1.5 ton truck
- Towing of heavy equipment including low floor transit buses, Trolley buses, Or rescue vehicles
- Winch-Out services
- Passenger transportation
- Impound and storage services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Vendor Questionnaire
- Pricing Table
- Local & American Business Certification Form
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov
- Scope location
- Sarasota, FL
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Sarasota County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 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/scgov. For questions, contact Mary McEwen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Sarasota County 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 IFB 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 Mary McEwen at (941) 500-4095. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 24-Hour Dispatch service; Emergency towing; Towing of vehicles and equipment up to 1.5 ton truck; Towing of heavy equipment including low floor transit buses, Trolley buses, Or rescue vehicles; Winch-Out services; Passenger transportation; Impound and storage services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest total bid price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Sarasota County?
All active and historical solicitations from Sarasota County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Sarasota County 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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: Vendor Questionnaire, Pricing Table, Local & American Business Certification Form, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Sarasota County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sarasota, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.