Derelict Vessel Removal, Transport, and Disposal - 27' Hunter - FL 1297 FP -WM2644

Escambia County Marine Resources Division is requesting price quotes for removal, transport, and disposal of a derelict 27-foot white Hunter vessel (FL 1297 FP) located in Bayou Chico, with responses due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via OpenGov. This is a price-quote solicitation supporting an application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity, and bidders are required to verify actual vessel dimensions and condition before submitting quotes.

The scope encompasses floating, removal from the grounding site, transportation to Perdido Landfill, and all associated tipping fees, priced as a single lump-sum line item. Work must commence within 7 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete within 14 calendar days, with weather extensions available upon written approval. Compliance with extensive Best Management Practices is mandatory, including environmental protections for seagrass beds, oyster beds, wetlands, and mangroves; protection of manatees and sea turtles; removal of all contaminants and pollutants (fuels, batteries, paints, solvents, engines); installation of turbidity barriers; and comprehensive before-and-after photo documentation. Work is limited to daylight hours Monday through Friday. Contractors must arrange fuel-tank pumping by a licensed operator and sewage/grey-water tank pumping.

Proof of insurance at submittal is required, with a letter from the contractor's insurance carrier confirming ability to meet specified coverage. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation (statutory limits with Employer's Liability $1,000,000 per accident/$1,000,000 per employee/$1,000,000 policy limit), General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Auto Liability ($1,000,000 per accident), and marine-specific coverages: Protection & Indemnity ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), U.S. Longshoremen and Harbor Workers Act and Jones Act Liability (same limits), and Marine Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate). Escambia County must be named as additional insured. The contractor signs an indemnification agreement protecting the County, with the first $100 of contract payment serving as separate consideration for indemnification. Questions are due October 27, 2026. Submissions must include the completed Price Quote Request Form, Sunbiz registration proof, W-9, and current business tax receipts and state authorization documentation.