Specifications for oil spill clean-up in post disaster environment

Glades Electric Cooperative (GEC) is soliciting bids for emergency oil spill clean-up services in 2025, specifically for unplanned petroleum-based releases from electrical equipment such as transformers and oil storage containers. The procurement is a competitive bid process (GEC Bid #2025-06) seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive emergency containment and cleanup services, with work potentially arising from accidents, hurricanes, storm surges, and tornados. Contractors must handle all aspects of clean-up, including labor, equipment, and incidental materials, and must comply with Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-777 for debris disposal. Key deliverables include completing GEC's Spill/Leak Form, providing detailed documentation with GPS locations, spill type and volume, and necessary test results. The bid is scheduled for release on June 19th, 2025, with questions due by July 7th, 2025 at 12pm and final bids due on July 10th, 2025 at 5pm. GEC will evaluate proposals based on three primary criteria: qualifications of the firm and staff (40%), relevant past performance (30%), and cost proposal (30%), with an intent to award on July 17th, 2025.

The contract allows for potential multiple award selections and has a total base "not to exceed" amount of $500,000, with work to be completed by December 31, 2025. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the contract does restrict subcontracting, permitting it only for disposal and testing of contaminated soil. The Master Services Agreement establishes a framework for emergency services that extends beyond oil spill clean-up, including power restoration, damage assessment, and infrastructure inspection. Compensation will be structured based on unit prices and time and equipment rates, with actual material costs reimbursed without overhead. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, and auto liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. Notably, the agreement includes provisions for meal and lodging reimbursement at actual costs, not exceeding current per diem rates, and requires compliance with federal regulations, including FEMA requirements and equal employment opportunity guidelines.