BID# 24-25- Boat Recovery and Disposal Bid

Cape May County is soliciting bids for Boat Recovery and Disposal Services through Bid #24-25, seeking a vendor capable of rapidly responding to waterway clearance needs involving damaged, stranded, and abandoned watercraft. The procurement requires a contractor with the ability to perform comprehensive marine recovery services, including hull patching, de-watering, re-floating, towing, and disposal in strict compliance with New Jersey regulations. The contract will have a two-year duration with potential extensions permitted under state law. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to respond within less than two hours during emergency situations and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workmen's Compensation, Manufacturer's and Contractor's Liability, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Automotive Liability, and Owner's Protective Liability. The bid submission deadline is November 8, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., with electronic submissions required through BidNet Direct. Bidders must submit various compliance documents, including Business Registration Certificates, Non-Collusion Affidavits, Experience and Qualifications Questionnaires, and forms demonstrating compliance with equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination provisions.

The bid does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide proof of substantial insurance coverage, with minimum requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and $2,000,000 general aggregate. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a potentially significant contract value. Bidders will be evaluated based on their technical capabilities, response time, insurance coverage, regulatory compliance, and demonstrated experience in marine recovery and disposal services. Additional compliance documentation is required, including disclosures related to investments in Iran, Russia, and Belarus. Interested vendors can obtain technical support for bid submission by calling 1-800-835-4603, option #2, and can attend a bid opening via a specified Zoom meeting with the meeting ID 833 1741 7948 and passcode 740877.