UNSPSC 78101701: Domestic vessel transport services

UNSPSC 78101701 Domestic vessel transport services is a Commodity code encompassing the floating, removal, transport, and disposal of derelict or grounded vessels as part of environmental remediation and waterway clearance operations. State and local governments—primarily county marine resources divisions and environmental agencies—solicit these services to address public nuisance vessels, environmental hazards, and waterway obstructions, typically under grant programs such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant. The work involves hazardous-material removal (fuel, batteries, engines), strict best-management practices including turbidity control and environmental protection for seagrass and wetlands, photo documentation, and final disposal at authorized landfills. Contractors must obtain comprehensive marine-specific insurance including Protection & Indemnity (Marine Liability) at $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, Maritime Workers Compensation at $1 million per occurrence / $1 million aggregate, and Marine Pollution Liability at $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, with all carriers maintaining minimum AM Best Rating VIII. Issuing bodies are predominantly county marine resources divisions, with Escambia County, Florida appearing as a repeat buyer across multiple recent solicitations.

Escambia County Marine Resources Division has posted five recent Invitations to Quote under this code since March 2026, with response dates between June and July 2026. Recent solicitations include WM2638 for removal of a 32-foot Catalina (due July 20, 2026), WM2633 for a 30-foot Morgan (due July 20, 2026), WM2629 for the Kees Bayou Barge (due June 19, 2026), and WM2630 for a 27-foot Catalina Sailboat (due June 12, 2026), all supporting FWC grant applications. Work commences within seven calendar days of Notice to Proceed and must complete within fourteen calendar days. Contractors coordinate directly with the U.S. Navy for work in proximity to Naval Air Station Pensacola and submit all responses electronically through OpenGov Procurement or ProcureNow portals. Recent activity concentrates in the Florida Panhandle (Escambia County, Pensacola Pass, and Bayou Chico); no competing jurisdictions or geographic spread beyond this region appear in the recent opportunity set.