NIGP 95934: Construction Services: Boats, Barges, Ferries, Ships, etc.

NIGP 95934 Construction Services: Boats, Barges, Ferries, Ships, Etc., Item tier, covers derelict vessel removal and marine infrastructure construction that state and local governments are actively procuring—particularly emergency removal of abandoned or grounded vessels from waterways, floating and transport services, and new marine facility construction including docks, boat lifts, and waterfront infrastructure. The issuing-body mix spans county marine resources divisions, municipal public works and recreation departments, special-purpose authorities including water management districts and convention center authorities, and sheriff departments acquiring marine patrol assets. Florida's Escambia County Marine Resources Division and the City of Fort Myers are the standout repeat buyers under this code, each issuing multiple derelict vessel removal quotes tied to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission grant funding; procurement activity also emerges from Galveston County, Pasco County, and cities in Texas and Georgia acquiring new marine construction or patrol boat packages.

Recent opportunities concentrate in Florida and Texas. Escambia County issued at least five separate Invitations to Quote for individual derelict vessel removals (the 35-foot Mojoe, 31-foot Home Free, 30-foot Morgan, 32-foot Catalina, and 30-foot barge in Kees Bayou) between March and July 2026, each with lump-sum pricing for floating, removal, transport to Perdido Landfill, and tipping fees, all tied to FWC grant applications and requiring Protection & Indemnity marine liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), maritime workers compensation, and marine pollution liability insurance. The City of Fort Myers solicited a five-year continuing contract for derelict vessel removal (RFP 26067, due August 18, 2026) with unit pricing by vessel size category and emergency mobilization fees, including pre-bid on July 23, 2026. New marine construction work includes the City of New Smyrna Beach police boathouse (timber dock, boat lift, utilities; ITB 09-26-PD, due June 1, 2026) and the Brazos River Authority's Lake Limestone Park loading dock and fishing pier design-build (sealed bids, May 7, 2026, with Wahoo Docks as an approved manufacturer option). Galveston County sought two complete marine patrol boat packages (motor and trailer included) with proposals due July 2, 2026. Contractors pursuing this code must manage tight turnarounds on derelict removal (7 to 14 calendar days), comply with Florida environmental best management practices and federal OSHA/environmental permitting, obtain specialized marine and pollution liability insurance, and demonstrate prior experience with similar projects and qualified dive certification where required.