This Purchase order is requested for the payment of 100% of the project cost of removing 6…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has awarded a contract to Charlotte County Marine Service Inc. for the removal and disposal of six derelict vessels in Lee County, Florida. The contract, identified as C67714, has a total value of $54,770.00 and is scheduled for completion between the award date of November 14, 2025, and the project completion date of June 30, 2026.

The primary scope of work involves the comprehensive removal of these vessels from state waters, addressing an environmental threat. The contractor is required to remove the vessels and dispose of them at an authorized landfill facility, with a mandated project completion timeline of 60 days from the purchase order issuance. Charlotte County Marine Service Inc. must also submit all FWC-required documentation to validate project completion. The contract represents a targeted intervention to mitigate potential ecological risks posed by abandoned maritime vessels in Florida's aquatic environments.