UNSPSC 78101724: Arctic marine specialist services

The Arctic marine specialist services serves Natural resource development, governance challenges, climate change and marine infrastructure issues are influencing current and future marine uses of the Arctic. Specializes in development, design, engineering, consulting and testing services for ice-going vessels, icebreakers, offshore marine structures, Antarctic and Polar cruise vessels, marine transport solutions and ports. Ship Design, Engineering, Consulting and Testing Services for Ice-Going Ships etc

UNSPSC 78101724 Arctic marine specialist services is a Commodity code under which state and local governments in Florida are procuring derelict vessel removal and artificial reef deployment services. The recent opportunities record shows Escambia County Marine Resources Division and Volusia County issuing price quotes and invitations to bid for floating, removal, transport, and disposal of grounded or derelict vessels ranging from 16 to 32 feet, funded through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity; Volusia County is additionally soliciting services for loading and offshore deployment of artificial reef materials at GPS-designated sites in water depths of 50 to 130 feet. The work involves marine-specialized vessel operators, tug and barge services, hazardous-material removal, environmental compliance, and comprehensive marine insurance including Protection & Indemnity, Maritime Workers Compensation, and Marine Pollution Liability coverage. All recent solicitations require contractors to manage fuel and holding tank pumping by licensed operators, implement turbidity control and Best Management Practices, provide photo-documentation, and comply with environmental protection standards for seagrass, oyster beds, wetlands, mangroves, and protected species.

Recent activity is concentrated in northwestern Florida counties. Escambia County Marine Resources Division has issued nine price quotes since June 2026 for individual derelict vessel removal projects (Kees Bayou Barge, 27-foot Catalina Sailboat, 32-foot Islander, 30-foot Morgan, 20-foot Four Winns, 16-foot Bowrider, 27-foot Watkins, and 32-foot Catalina vessels), with most quotes due in June through August 2026; several were re-solicited following damage from Tropical Storm Bertha. Volusia County issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #26-B-127JS) with responses due November 5, 2026 for artificial reef deployment services, requiring a three-year initial term with two optional one-year renewals and lump-sum pricing per 300-ton load deployed within 90 days of notification. Contractors must provide ocean-going tugs, ABS-rated deck barges of at least 500-ton capacity, and coordinate with the Florida artificial reef coordinator. A local preference of up to three percent applies in Volusia County for respondents with documented permanent locations in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia County for at least six months prior to closing.