Prequalification Application for Vessel Removal, Towing, Impoundment, Disposal

The City of Miami Beach is conducting a prequalification process for marine salvage contractors to establish a pool of qualified vendors for vessel removal, towing, impoundment, and disposal services within public waters. The procurement is specifically targeting contractors who can respond to vessels in violation of City Code Section 66-156 regarding overnight anchoring limitations. Contractors must submit a comprehensive prequalification application that includes operational details, management information, criminal background checks, references, storage capabilities, and certifications of compliance with city ordinances. The prequalification status will be valid for five years, with the City continuing to accept applications to expand the contractor pool on an ongoing basis. Evaluation criteria will focus on contractors' ability, experience, legal compliance, and past performance, with selection into the pool not guaranteeing work but positioning contractors to receive quote invitations when projects arise. The procurement opportunity was posted on October 6, 2025, with a due date of September 2, 2030, allowing an extended period for contractors to apply and be considered for the prequalification pool.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement is structured as an ongoing pool of contractors who will be invited to submit quotes for individual vessel removal projects as they emerge. Contractors will be required to demonstrate substantial marine salvage capabilities, including equipment, storage facilities, and operational readiness to handle vessel removal tasks in public waters. The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to remove contractors from the prequalification pool for lack of participation, poor performance, or other reasons deemed in the City's best interest. The procurement appears to be designed to create a flexible, responsive network of marine salvage service providers who can quickly address vessel violations and maintain the navigability and compliance of public waterways in the Miami Beach area.