Gilchrist and dixie county derelict vessel removal project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for the GILCHRIST AND DIXIE COUNTY DERELICT VESSEL REMOVAL PROJECT. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) requires the removal, destruction, and disposal of three (3) derelict vessels within the jurisdictions of Gilchrist and Dixie Counties, Florida. The successful bidder must complete the project within 120 days of the issuance of the Purchase Order and will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, personnel, and materials. Pricing must include mobilization, demobilization, staging, permitting, removal, transport, disposal, and all other related environmental measures. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via conference call, and prospective bidders must inspect the project sites prior to submitting a bid. Sealed bids are due no later than November 8, 2022, at 10:30 AM ET, with the public bid opening scheduled for the same day, and the anticipated award date is November 14, 2022.

The Commission is committed to supporting diversity in its procurement program and encourages minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises to participate. Payment will be made upon submission of properly certified invoices, and liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day of delay will be assessed if the work is not completed by the specified deadline. The Commission has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it disclosed any budget ranges for the project.