NIGP 95930: Cargo Handling Services, Marine

NIGP 95930 Cargo Handling Services, Marine is an Item code under which state and local governments procure derelict vessel removal, transport, and disposal services. Escambia County Marine Resources Division is the primary issuing body in the recent opportunity block, conducting multiple Invitations to Quote (ITQ) and price-quote solicitations for floating, extraction, transport, and disposal of grounded and partially submerged derelict vessels ranging from 27 to 35 feet in length to authorized landfills. These procurements are integrated with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Derelict Vessel Removal Grant applications, requiring contractors to comply with comprehensive best management practices including daytime operations Monday through Friday, turbidity-control barriers, removal of all contaminants and hazardous materials prior to transport, photo-documentation of all phases, daily written reports, and coordination with the U.S. Navy where vessels are located near federal installations such as Naval Air Station Pensacola. Contractors must maintain three classes of marine-specific insurance at minimum $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate: Protection & Indemnity (Marine Liability), Maritime Workers Compensation, and Marine Pollution Liability, with all carriers holding a minimum AM Best Rating of VIII and A or better preferred. Contractors are responsible for all tipping fees, and no salvage of vessel materials is permitted.

Recent activity is concentrated in Florida, specifically Escambia County around Pensacola Pass and Bayou Chico. Representative recent opportunities include Escambia County's ITQ for the 32-foot Catalina (WM2638) with a response deadline of July 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., the 30-foot Morgan (WM2633) also due July 20, 2026, the Kees Bayou Barge (WM2629) with a response deadline of June 19, 2026, the 27-foot Catalina Sailboat (WM2630) due June 12, 2026, the Mojoe (35-foot Hunter Sailboat) with a response deadline of March 6, 2026, and the Home Free (31-foot C.E. Ryder Corp sailboat) also due March 6, 2026. All Escambia County solicitations require electronic submission through procurement portals (OpenGov Procurement or ProcureNow), submission of Sunbiz registration, W-9 form, proof of required insurance coverage, and indemnification agreements with the County as additional insured.