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Award of Term Contracts (A and B) to (A) Crockett’s Towing, LLC, and (B) Gulf Coast Wreckers and Repair, LLC, for Towing and Roadside Services for Fleet Department (Contract Nos. 26-T01394 (A and B); Amount: $69,595.02 for 3-Years Term)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Procurement Department issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 26-T01394 on August 26,2026, at the request of the Hernando County Fleet Department, to obtain bids for Towing and Roadside Services.
The Procurement Department placed the legal advertisement in the Hernando Sun on August 28, 2026, and the OpenGov website on August 26, 2026. The bid was sent to twenty-five (25) matching vendor/contractors from the website. The bid document was downloaded by twenty-one (21) vendor/contractors and three (3) submissions were received.
BIDs RECEIVED:
Crockett’s Towing, LLC $200,050.00*
Gulf Coast Wreckers and Repair, LLC $220,150.00*
Laso Wrecker Service $239,975.00
Bids were reviewed and evaluated by the Procurement Department to determine if bids were responsive and responsible. The bids were then reviewed and evaluated by the Hernando County Fleet Department for award recommendation based on price, conformance with specifications and the Bidder’s ability to perform the contract in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications required.
A Notice of Intent to Award the contract to Crockett’s Towing, LLC and Gulf Coast Towing and Repair, LLC dated October 5, 2026, was posted to the OpenGov website. The award is for a three (3) year contract with two (2), one (1) year unilateral renewals. No challenges to the Notice of Intent to Award were received. Actual expenditures are unknown and County purchases from this contract will be based upon the department available budget, actual work identified, and as required.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $23,198.34 is available in the following:
Expense:
Fund: Vehicle Maintenance Fund - B502; Department: Fleet - 230; Account: Operating-Other Services - 533400
LEGAL NOTE
In accordance with Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairperson’s signature on the attached agreements for award to Crockett’s Towing, LLC (26-T01394A) and to Gulf Coast Wrecking and Repair, LLC (26-T01394B) in the estimated three-year contract amount of $69,595.02 with an estimated annual spend of $23,198.34.
It is further recommended the Board authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders, as necessary and required up to the allowable budgeted amounts, and to renew the contract with the same terms and conditions.