How to bid on Towing and Roadside Services for Hernando County

What Hernando County is buying

Hernando County is looking for a contractor to provide comprehensive towing and roadside services for its vehicle fleet. This includes standard vehicles as well as heavy equipment like fire trucks and vacuum trucks. The contractor must have equipment rated for more than 50 tons.

Services need to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. This is an indefinite-quantity contract, meaning there is no guaranteed minimum or maximum amount of work or spending.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for submitting your response is September 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time. After the deadline, the county will no longer accept submissions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for towing and roadside service companies with the capacity to handle both light and heavy-duty vehicles. Firms must possess specialized equipment, including an articulator with a working capacity of 50 tons or more. Operators must hold appropriate licenses, such as Class E, Class A CDL, or Class B CDL, depending on the vehicle type.

The contract requires 24/7 availability, so vendors must have robust staffing and operational capabilities to meet this demand consistently throughout the year.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation details and submit your response, you need to go to the original source on OpenGov Procurement. Once on the OpenGov project page, you will need to sign in or create a free vendor account.

Signing in allows you to download all plans and documents, ask questions directly to the agency, join the planholders list, and submit your proposal. Any updates or addenda to the solicitation will be communicated through OpenGov, so it is important to have an account to receive these notices.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Clearly detail your firm's experience with heavy equipment towing, specifically mentioning your capacity for vehicles like fire trucks and vacuum trucks. Provide evidence of your equipment's capabilities, such as the articulator with a 50-plus ton working capacity.

Outline your operational plan for providing 24/7/365 service, including how you manage staffing, dispatch, and response times. Emphasize your commitment to professional service and compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and standards. Ensure all required licenses for your operators are current and clearly stated in your proposal.