Monroe county (marathon) derelict vessel removal project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for the MONROE COUNTY (MARATHON) DERELICT VESSEL REMOVAL PROJECT. The project involves the removal, destruction, and disposal of 11 derelict vessels within the jurisdiction of Monroe County, Florida. The successful contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the vessel removal, including mobilization, on-land staging, vessel transport, decontamination, environmental protection, disposal, and providing photographic documentation. The work must be completed within 120 days of the purchase order issuance, and failure to complete the project on time will result in liquidated damages of $500 per day. Bids are due by 10:30 AM ET on September 7, 2022, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder that submits the lowest total price.

The project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, and the FWC encourages participation by minority, woman, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Contractors must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEI) registered with the Federal System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving a purchase order. Contractors selected as the perceived low bidder will be required to provide evidence of their UEI registration and complete the ARPA Financial Information Form within specified timeframes to qualify for the award. The bid documents do not provide details on pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, or other salient financial information.