FWC 21/22-120 Lee, Manatee, and Charlotte County Derelict Vessel Removal Project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for the FWC 21/22-120 Lee, Manatee, and Charlotte County Derelict Vessel Removal Project. The intent is to obtain a contractor to remove, destroy, and dispose of six derelict vessels within the specified counties in Florida. The contract will be effective for one year upon issuance of the Purchase Order, with the project to be completed within 120 days. The bid requires a fixed price for each vessel, with the total bid award going to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total price. Bidders must attend a mandatory site visit and submit all bids by July 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM ET. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for failure to complete the project within the specified timeframe or in a satisfactory manner.

The FWC encourages participation from minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. There is no estimated budget provided, and the anticipated date of award is scheduled for July 14, 2022. Once a contractor is awarded the project, their references will be verified, and a purchase order can be issued to immediately begin the removal process. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening, and the project will be awarded to the responsive, responsible contractor with the lowest bid to perform the removal work.