Levy County Derelict Vessel Removal Project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the Levy County Derelict Vessel Removal Project. The project involves the removal, destruction, and disposal of 12 derelict vessels within Levy County, Florida. The work must be completed within 120 days of the purchase order issuance. Bidders are required to attend a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and inspect the project sites prior to submitting a bid. Bids are due by May 3, 2022 at 2:30 PM ET, and the anticipated award date is May 10, 2022. The bid requires a total price for the removal and disposal of all 12 vessels, including mobilization, demobilization, staging, permitting, transport, and all related environmental measures. Payment will not be made until the contractor provides all required documentation, including photographic evidence of the vessel removals and disposal.

Certified minority, woman, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises are encouraged to participate. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder that submits the lowest total price. The FWC has provided a preliminary estimate or budget of $500 per foot for derelict vessel removal. No information has been provided about any incumbent or the current environment for this competitive procurement.