Four (4) Boat Slips for ANERR (Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve). Service Period…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded contract C791E7 for the provision of four boat slips located in Apalachicola, Florida, to support the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR). The contract, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, provides mooring services for four research vessels operated by the Department of Environmental Protection: the C-Hawk 25-foot Outboard Research Vessel (DEP132535), the Tideline 34-foot Outboard Research Vessel (DEP93133), the Parker 29-foot Outboard Research vessel (DEP145500), and the Twin-V 25-foot Outboard Research Vessel (DEP161714). Slip locations are designated as slips 28, 49, BB, and BBB (corner slip), with the latter serving as a dedicated corner slip for operational needs.

The total contract value is $2,034.00 for the one-year service period, calculated at $1.50 per linear foot per month for each vessel. This pricing structure yields annual fees of $450.00 for the two 25-foot vessels, $612.00 for the 34-foot vessel, and $522.00 for the 29-foot vessel. The contract provides for advance payment to the City of Apalachicola in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 215.422(15), as the mooring services are essential to agency operations and represent recurring annual maintenance requirements for continued functionality of the research reserve's vessel operations.