Caloosahatchee_River_Coast_Survey_(NOAA).pdf

This is a Scope of Services document for the City of Fort Myers requesting derelict vessel removal services on a continuing contract basis with disaster response capability. The project encompasses removal of vessels designated as derelict or abandoned by local law enforcement agencies across Lee County and Fort Lauderdale, including personal watercraft, airboats, barges, boats, and floating docks. Work scope includes all labor, equipment, materials, and disposal; removal from inland waterways, submerged locations, shallow or near-shore positions, and shoreline or upland areas; pollutant removal and disposal; and photograph documentation complying with Florida Department of Environmental Protection best management practices for seagrass, oyster, coral, mangrove, and wetland protection. Proposals are due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and questions due August 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The selection committee meets September 1, 2026, with potential presentations on September 11, 2026. The initial contract term is five years with cancellation at the City's discretion and no minimum work guarantee.

Compensation uses unit pricing for four vessel categories by linear footage (0-20 feet, 20-40 feet, 40-60 feet, and greater than 60 feet) plus a lump-sum emergency mobilization fee, with estimated quantities of 40, 80, 120, and 160 linear feet respectively and eight emergency mobilization events. Price adjustments at renewal are limited to the Consumer Price Index or 3%, whichever is lower. Contractors must meet specific qualifications including PADI, NAUI, or SDI diver certification for personnel, successful completion of at least two similar projects, three letters of reference, authorization to do business in Florida, and insurance requirements including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million minimum per occurrence), comprehensive automobile liability ($1 million minimum), marine coverage ($1 million minimum per claim), and pollution liability ($1 million minimum). Emergency mobilization requires forty-eight-hour response capability. The project may be funded in part by FEMA and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Evaluation criteria allocate 20 points for background and qualifications, 15 points for personnel, 15 points for references, 10 points for project management, 10 points for technical merit, and 30 points for cost effectiveness.