Underwater Diving Services

Broward County is seeking an open-end contract for Underwater Diving Services primarily for the Port Everglades Department and potentially other county agencies. The solicitation requires a vendor to provide a comprehensive dive team capable of performing underwater services with or without a boat, including port inspections, equipment recovery, and environmental compliance activities. Qualified vendors must have divers certified by organizations like the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) or the International Diving Schools Association (IDSA), and must comply with federal regulations including 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T. The contract opportunity was posted on October 23, 2025, with responses due by October 30, 2025, and all submissions must be made electronically through the BPRO procurement platform. Vendors are required to perform 100% of contract work themselves without subcontracting, and must adhere to specific safety standards for Port Everglades and the Intracoastal Waterway.

The solicitation includes significant procurement preferences for Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and County Business Enterprises (CBE), with specific provisions that provide advantageous consideration for certified local businesses. Vendors must complete extensive documentation including a Litigation History form, Location Certification, Domestic Partnership Act Certification, and an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit. Specific insurance requirements mandate multiple coverage types with minimum liability limits, including $1,000,000 for General Liability and Marine Liability, and statutory Worker's Compensation coverage. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the open-end contract structure suggests flexible purchasing based on county needs, with an initial one-year term and potential for four additional one-year renewals. Vendors must also undergo background screenings, maintain county-issued identification badges, and comply with the county's "Cone of Silence" ordinance restricting communication during the solicitation process.