Charter Boat Services

Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department is soliciting charter boat services on an as-needed basis to support coastal resource management activities, with the ITB (TDD 53-26) posted June 17, 2026 and the same date marking the due date for bids.

The scope encompasses public and private artificial reef monitoring, invasive species detection and control, water quality monitoring, fish aggregating device maintenance, and related coastal resource management work. Services will be coordinated by the Coastal Resource Manager. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, and disposal fees within the hourly rate and is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.

The contract term is three years from execution, with the option for up to two additional one-year renewals upon mutual written agreement. Compensation is structured as an hourly rate to be determined during contract negotiation, with invoices submitted upon completion of services. The contractor must maintain insurance coverage as specified in the draft agreement and comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations. Standard provisions apply regarding independent contractor status, indemnification, public records compliance, non-discrimination, conflict of interest declarations, and prohibition against contracting with companies boycotting Israel or listed on scrutinized companies lists. Okaloosa County reserves the right to terminate for convenience, breach, insolvency, or failure to comply with public records requirements, with disputes resolved in First Judicial Circuit court in Okaloosa County, Florida.