Derelict, at-risk/public nuisance & vessel turn in program (VTIP) vessel removal from waters of FL

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive proposals for the removal, destruction, and disposal of derelict, at-risk/public nuisance, and Vessel Turn in Program (VTIP) vessels from the waters of the state of Florida. This is a multi-award Request for Proposals (RFP) for services to be provided within six designated regions of the state. The contract term is one year with three one-year renewal options. Key requirements include compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, securing disposal sites, meeting environmental permitting, and providing pricing on a regional basis using the provided cost sheets. Evaluation criteria include experience, equipment, operational availability, and total contract cost. Important dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on 5/10/2022, a deadline for questions on 5/13/2022, responses due on 6/29/2022, and an anticipated award date of 8/16/2022.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Subcontracting is permitted. The funding sources include both state and federal funds, such as the Derelict Vessel Removal Program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, but the exact budget ranges are not provided. The RFP is a new contract, and the current or previous contract holders are not identified.