Waterway Debris Collection and Removal / NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Grant

The City of Fort Myers is requesting proposals for waterway debris collection, removal, storage, processing, site management, disposal, and recycling services under an NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Grant (RFP 26-060), with proposals due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The scope encompasses debris removal from waterways within Fort Myers city limits, including the Caloosahatchee River, Billy's Creek, and multiple canals totaling approximately 20,000 linear feet. Work includes non-vegetative and vegetative debris removal, underwater debris removal in Billy's Creek (7,500 feet), sediment removal and bank reshaping, Ballard Bank repair, and erosion control using articulated concrete block mat systems. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and temporary facilities; provide detailed documentation to support grant reimbursement; submit PE-certified as-built drawings upon completion; and maintain daily time records, equipment operating logs, and weekly progress reports. Equipment idle time is not reimbursable. Pricing is on a not-to-exceed basis with unit-cost pricing for most tasks (cubic yards, linear feet, mileage) except record drawings (lump sum).

Contractors must demonstrate three consecutive years in business under the current company name with no arrears or defaults to the City, hold Florida business qualification, and comply with federal requirements including 2 CFR Parts 25, 170, 175, 180, 182–184, 200, 400, 417–418, 421–422, OSHA regulations, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation, Marine Coverage ($1 million per claim), and Environmental/Pollution Liability ($1 million per occurrence and aggregate). All work must be authorized by Notice to Proceed and Purchase Order, with payment issued within forty-five calendar days of acceptable invoice. The City Project Manager is Derek Spoerl (dspoer@fortmyers.gov, 239-321-7630). Questions are due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The Selection Committee meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026; potential presentations may occur September 21, 2026. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards and negotiate terms with selected contractors.