Gilchrist and Dixie County Derelict Vessel Removal Project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the Gilchrist and Dixie County Derelict Vessel Removal Project. The project requires the removal, destruction, and disposal of four derelict vessels within the jurisdiction of Gilchrist and Dixie Counties, Florida. Vendors must complete the work within 120 days of the purchase order issuance and attend a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on June 28, 2022. Bids are due by July 15, 2022, and the anticipated award date is July 19, 2022. The bid will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest total price, which must include all costs associated with the project, such as mobilization, demobilization, staging, permitting, removal, transport, and disposal.

The Commission encourages participation from minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Funding for this project is provided by the Commission, and no federal funds are involved. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total budget for the project is also not provided in the available documentation.