Derelict Vessel Removal, Transport, and Disposal - 16' Bowrider WM 2641

Escambia County Marine Resources Division is soliciting a price quote for removal, transport, and disposal of a derelict 16-foot Bowrider vessel (Registration IL4776EF, FWC Case Number FWC26ON0052303) located in Perdido River, with quotes due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via OpenGov Procurement portal. This solicitation supports Escambia County's application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity.

The scope is a single lump-sum price quote covering floating, removal, transport, and tipping fees for disposal at Perdido Landfill. Contractors must handle all hazardous material removal, fuel and holding tank pumping by licensed operators, and proper contaminant disposal. Work must begin within seven calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete within fourteen calendar days. Contractors must comply with extensive Best Management Practices including environmental protection, photo-documentation of all removal phases, turbidity control, and work limitation to daylight hours Monday–Friday with upland staging. No items may be salvaged; fuel tanks larger than twenty gallons must be removed, perforated, and flattened prior to disposal. Contractors are responsible for all tipping fees at the designated landfill.

Prospective bidders must verify actual vessel dimensions and condition prior to quote submission, as provided information represents the best available data as of posting. The vessel location is approximately 30.9610N, 87.26.8270W.

Contractors must provide proof of Florida business registration (Sunbiz), a W-9 form, and proof of insurability from their carrier evidencing ability to obtain required marine coverage upon award. Insurance requirements include Protection & Indemnity (Marine Liability) with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; Maritime Workers Compensation with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate; and Marine Pollution Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. All carriers must hold a minimum AM Best Rating of VIII. Contractors must indemnify and hold harmless Escambia County from all claims and liabilities arising from removal work.

Questions are due August 6, 2026. Funding is provided through the FWC Derelict Vessel Removal Grant.