Derelict_Vessel_Removal,_Transportation,_&_Disposal_WM2422-_Sounion_FL_4280_NE.pdf

RFQ

20250507- WM2422

DERELICT VESSEL REMOVAL, TRANSPORTATION, & DISPOSAL

WM2422- SOUNION FL 4280 NE

Escambia County

213 Palafox Place

Pensacola, FL 32502-5822

RELEASE DATE: May 9, 2025

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: May 15, 2025

RESPONSE DEADLINE: May 16, 2025, 4:30 pm

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/escambiacountyfl https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/%7bproject.government.code%7d

Escambia County

RFQ

Derelict Vessel Removal, Transportation, & Disposal WM2422- Sounion

FL 4280 NE

1. Introduction

2. Project Details

3. General Terms and Conditions

4. Pricing Table

5. Vendor Submissions

Attachments:

A - WM2422_DV_PQR_SOUNION_FL4280NE

B - Insurance_Requirements_for_DV_vessel_removal-6-11-24_Risk_Mng

RFQ #20250507- WM2422

Title: Derelict Vessel Removal, Transportation, & Disposal WM2422- Sounion FL 4280 NE

1. Introduction

1.1. Summary

Escambia County Marine Resources Division (MRD) is submitting an application to the Florida Fish and

Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity Announcement.

As required in the application, Escambia County must provide individual price quotes for each proposed

Derelict Vessel. This Price Quote seeks the total price for floating, removal, transport and tipping fees associated with the vessel’s disposal at the Perdido Landfill of the following vessel:

Contact:

Robert Turpin

Division Manager

3363 West Park Place

Pensacola, FL 32505

Email: rkturpin@myescambia.com

Phone: (850) 554-5869

1.2. Background

Vessel Name: Sounion

Length: 42’

Color: White with Navy Stripe

Make: Pan-Oceanic Marine, Inc. Sailboat

Registration: FL 4280 NE

Location: Ft Mcree approximately 30°19'42.73"N, 87°19'8.55"W

1.3. Contact Information

Kindall Butler

Environmental Specialist

221 S Palafox St

Pensacola, FL 32502-5822

Email: kmbutler@myescambia.com

Phone: (850) 490-1029

Department:

Natural Resources mailto:rkturpin@myescambia.com tel:(850)554-5869 mailto:kmbutler@myescambia.com tel:(850)490-1029

1.4. Timeline

Release Project Date May 9, 2025

Question Submission Deadline May 15, 2025, 8:00am

Quote Submission Deadline May 16, 2025, 4:30pm

2. Project Details

2.1. Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal

Escambia County is accepting electronic quote submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with

OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

2.2. Scope of Work

Escambia County Responsibilities

A. Provide Contractor with written documentation of vessel and “Derelict Vessel” status and authorization for removal.

B. Ensure contractor’s insurance coverage meets Escambia County requirements. (see below)

C. Oversight of the removal project. To the extent possible, the Marine Resources Division will have someone available to be on scene during the removal operation.

D. MRD will coordinate in advance with the contractor and landfill to ensure the disposal of the vessel proceeds in a timely manner when delivered. Escambia County’s Perdido Landfill is the preferred disposal site.

Contractor Responsibilities

Work to begin within 7 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Project expected to be completed within 14 calendar days of issuance of the NTP. Adverse weather days may allow for an extension but must be requested in writing and approved by the Marine Resource Division.

Contractor will also deliver batteries/flairs/propane tanks found on board the vessel to Hazardous Household Waste at the landfill.

The following best management practices (BMP’s) will be employed by the marine contractor during the removal of derelict vessels. The marine contractor selected for the project will be required to show proof of their ability to meet the BMP requirements with their contingency of equipment, staff and expertise in the removal of derelict vessels.

https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/3340/signup

Compliance with these BMP’s will be monitored by the County and by local Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission law enforcement officers. These BMP’s are as follows:

A. All Work Is To Meet The Following Requirements:

1. Operations are to be limited to daylight hours Monday through Friday.

2. Operations are to be staged from an upland area.

3. All work is to be performed in a manner that avoids and/or minimizes impacts to live bottom and other resource areas (e.g., seagrass beds, oyster beds, wetlands, mangroves, and other sensitive habitats) while approaching, working in, and leaving the derelict vessel site.

4. All work shall avoid impacts to manatees, sea turtles, and other species listed by the state and federal government as threatened or protected.

5. The Contractor will remove all contaminants and pollutants including fuels, batteries, paints, solvents, and engine from the derelict vessel prior to extraction. Any contaminant or pollutant found to be contained within a derelict vessel shall be removed by the Contractor, placed in an approved container, and disposed of properly. The placement of an absorbent blanket on the surface of the water around the derelict vessel within the turbidity barrier is required where free floating product (gas/oil) is observed.

6. The Contractor is to provide appropriate best management practices (BMPs) approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for erosion control and turbidity protection while each derelict vessel is being removed. In areas of low to moderate currents, a Type II floating turbidity barrier will be installed within a ten (10) foot radius of the vessel being removed prior to starting any removal activities. The turbidity barrier shall be anchored to the bottom of the waterway.

7. The Contractor is to provide appropriate BMPs for erosion control and turbidity prevention around the vessels/barges being used to remove the derelict vessel and around the perimeter of any upland staging site (where necessary).

8. The Contractor is to monitor turbidity levels throughout removal work.

9. In an effort to reduce turbidity, a crane, winch and/or approved alternate method is to be used to raise the derelict vessel from the water.

10. The Contractor will assess turbidity levels and allow them to return to an acceptable level similar to pre-project condition prior to removal of turbidity measures.

11. The dragging of vessels is to be avoided both on and off-shore. All vessels/barges used in vessel removal shall continually monitor water depths to avoid running aground.

12. The Contractor will load derelict vessels onto a barge and/or flat bed truck (or similar) for proper disposal.

B. For Derelict Vessels That Are Floating or Lightly Aground:

1. The vessel is to be pumped out as needed and extracted (floated out) during high water.

2. Following extraction, the vessel is to be towed from the grounded location to a boat ramp or other removal point while avoiding and/or minimizing impacts to live bottom areas.

C. For Derelict Vessels That Are Hard Aground:

1. The vessel is to be approached using shallow draft vessels.

2. The vessel is to be extracted using a crane from a shallow draft deck barge, by hand using the best available tools, or similar approach to minimize impacts to the site and surrounding areas.

D. For Derelict Vessels Sunken in Shallow Water:

1. Install and inflate flotation bags as needed.

2. Lift the vessel with barge mounted crane or similar equipment

In addition to the above, Escambia County requires the contractor to:

A. Prior to transport to the landfill, fuel tanks must be pumped out by a licensed operator and the contents handled as contaminated. Fuel tanks less than 20 gallons may stay in the vessel. Fuel tank(s) larger than 20 gallons must be removed from the vessel. If the tanks are larger than 20 gallons, the tanks must be perforated, then flattened, and then the tanks can be placed with the vessel or vessel debris for removal to the landfill.

B. Holding tanks for sewage or grey water must be pumped out by a licensed operator.

C. The Contractor is to photo-document all removal activities with photographs taken before, during and after removal, as well as final disposal at landfill. The Contractor will provide a daily written report of all removal activities to the County with photographs.

D. Contractor will transport vessel to pre-authorized landfill; contractor will obtain pre-authorization from Escambia County Marine Resources Division regarding landfill selection and disposal. The contractor will pay the tipping fees for the vessel.

E. No items may be salvaged from the vessel during the removal/disposal process.

Insurance Requirements

See attached document: Insurance requirements for DV vessel removal-6-11-24 Risk Mng for

Escambia County Standard Insurance Requirements and Certificates.

At the time of submittal, please include a letter from your insurance company stating that your company has or can obtain the required insurance levels. A COI will later be required in order for your company to proceed if selected.

3. General Terms and Conditions

Escambia County General Terms and Conditions apply to all Purchase Orders resulting from a request for quotes. See the full list of terms and conditions here:

https://myescambia.com/our-services/purchasing/vendor-registration/uniform-contract-format

If you are performing work on Escambia County property, you must provide proof of a certificate of insurance that meets the County’s standard requirements and lists Escambia County as an additional https://myescambia.com/our-services/purchasing/vendor-registration/uniform-contract-format insured. Vendors should contact the designated department or project representative to confirm specific insurance requirements before proceeding with work.

4. Pricing Table

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 Total price of vessel removal and disposal (removal via water) 1 Each

TOTAL

5. Vendor Submissions

5.1. I understand that this is a written quote request not a formal bid or solicitation. *

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

5.2. I confirm that the pricing submitted in the Pricing Table is valid for the purposes of this written quote request*

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

5.3. Upload the Signed Quote Form Here*

Please upload any supporting documents for your quote here such as technical or detailed specifications for solution provided.

*Response required

5.4. Proof of Sunbiz Registration*

Please provide proof of Sunbiz registration in your submission packet for the quote. Vendors outside the State of Florida are still eligible to participate in purchases with Escambia County, but you must register in Sunbiz before we can issue a payment or finalize the award.

*Response required

5.5. W-9*

Please Provide a copy of your W-9. If awarded the quote, the department will need your W9 to add you to our system for issuing a Purchase Order.

*Response required