Derelict Vessel Removal, Transport, and Disposal - 30' Morgan - Re-Solicit

Escambia County Marine Resources Division is requesting price quotes for the complete removal, transport, and disposal of a 30-foot Morgan vessel (FL Registration #4390 RT) located near Pensacola Pass under an Invitation to Quote re-solicitation, with quotes due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This project is funded through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity.

The vessel, damaged by Tropical Storm Bertha and subsequently broken apart, requires complete removal of all vessel-related debris as a single lump-sum price quote. The scope encompasses floating, removal, transport, and tipping fees for disposal at Perdido Landfill. Contractors must remove all contaminants including fuels, batteries, paints, solvents, and engines prior to transport; fuel tanks larger than twenty gallons must be removed, perforated, and flattened; and holding tanks must be pumped by licensed operators. Work must begin within seven calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within fourteen calendar days. Operations are restricted to daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with upland staging, turbidity barriers, and photo-documentation throughout required. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with the U.S. Navy regarding any required permissions due to proximity to Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Contractors must maintain Protection & Indemnity (Marine Liability) coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 policy aggregate, plus Maritime Workers Compensation and Marine Pollution Liability at the same limits; insurers must hold a minimum AM Best financial-size rating of VIII with an "A" or better rating preferred. Certificates of insurance must be provided at least thirty days prior to work commencement, and the contractor must provide an indemnification letter at submittal. Contractors must submit proof of Sunbiz registration and a W-9. Electronic submissions through the OpenGov Procurement portal are required. Bidders should verify actual vessel dimensions and current condition before submitting price quotes.