Lakeland Opengov #2026-RFP-117

Annual Towing, Recovery, and Transportation Services for City of Lakeland Fleet

The City of Lakeland's Public Works Fleet Management division is seeking proposals for annual towing, recovery, and transportation services for its municipal fleet. - Buyer: Public Works Fleet Management, City of Lakeland - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Services required: - 24/7 towing, recovery, and transportation for City-owned and leased vehicles and equipment - Coverage for vehicles from 0 to 75,000 lbs GVWR and construction equipment up to 7,000 lbs - One-hour response time requirement - Sufficient operational capacity to handle fleet needs - Evaluation criteria: - Cost, service coverage, experience, past performance, and operational response capability - Notable requirements: - Emphasis on safety, insurance, and compliance with laws and standards - All responses must be submitted electronically via OpenGov portal - Product line items: - Towing services for various vehicle weight classes (0–11,000 lbs, 11,001–22,000 lbs, 22,001–43,000 lbs, 43,001–75,000 lbs) - Towing for construction vehicles/equipment up to 7,000 lbs - Service line item: - Comprehensive 24/7 towing, recovery, and transportation services

Description

The City of Lakeland is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide towing, recovery, and transportation services for City-owned and leased vehicles and equipment. Services shall be available 24/7, including holidays. The scope includes various vehicle classes, equipment, and related services, with detailed bid items and attachments provided. Proposals will be evaluated based on cost, coverage, experience, operational capacity, safety, insurance, response time, and compliance with applicable laws and standards. The response must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 16, 2026.

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