Derelict Vessel Removal, Transport and Disposal - 32' Catalina WM2638
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- WM 2638
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Matt Szatkowski mdszatkowski@myescambia.com (850) 595-0865
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Florida Marine Resource Division is soliciting removal, transport, and disposal services for a 32-foot Catalina derelict vessel (WM2638) in Escambia County, with proposals due July 20, 2026. Work must commence within 7 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete within 14 calendar days thereafter; adverse weather extensions are available upon written request and approval by MRD.
The contractor must demonstrate proven capability to meet established best management practices through documentation of adequate equipment, qualified staff, and demonstrated expertise in derelict vessel removal operations. The scope includes safe removal of the vessel, comprehensive photo documentation of all removal phases with evidence of vessel destruction, delivery of photographs to MRD upon completion, and transport of hazardous materials found aboard—batteries, flares, and propane tanks—to the Hazardous Household Waste facility at the landfill. The contractor bears responsibility for employing industry-standard environmental and safety protocols throughout.
No contract value, budget range, or contract term details are disclosed in the posted documents. The incumbent contractor and evaluation criteria are not identified.
Opportunity text
Work to begin within 7 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Project expected to be completed within 14 calendar days of issuance of the NTP. Adverse weather days may allow for an extension but must be requested in writing and approved by the Marine Resource Division. Contractor will photo-document removal process and submit photographs to MRD at completion of removal. Photos should sufficiently capture all phases of the removal, including evidence of vessel destruction. Contractor will also deliver batteries/flairs/propane tanks found on board the vessel to Hazardous Household Waste at the landfill. The following best management practices (BMPs) will be employed by the marine contractor during the removal of derelict vessels. The marine contractor selected for the project will be required to show proof of their ability to meet the BMP requirements with their contingency of equipment, staff and expertise in the removal of derelict vessels.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Derelict_Vessel_Removal__Transport_and_Disposal_-_32__Catalina_WM2638.pdf |
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