Long Term Vessel Storage Study

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive proposals for a study on the impacts of long-term stored vessels on local communities and the state of Florida, with a focus on Leon County and Tampa City. The study aims to investigate the contribution of long-term stored vessels to the number of derelict and abandoned vessels, as well as their impacts on local and state economies, public safety, public infrastructure, and the environment. The selected vendor will be required to provide a final report, executive summary, and PowerPoint presentation, addressing the study objectives, methodology, and recommendations for appropriate management options to mitigate any identified negative impacts. The contract term is anticipated to be 15 months or less, with a completion date of September 15, 2023. Evaluation criteria include the respondent's personnel resources, experience, samples of previous project reports, and technical response.

The FWC does not have a specific budgeted amount for this project and is seeking the results of the competitive process to determine the required budget. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the FWC has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Respondents must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with Sunbiz prior to the bid opening, and they must complete and submit the revised price sheet with their proposals.