Waterway Debris Collection and Removal / NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Grant

The City of Fort Myers is requesting proposals for waterway debris collection, removal, processing, and disposal services under an NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Grant, with proposals due August 17, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for July 22 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall.

Mandatory minimum qualifications include three years of continuous operation under the current company name, active Florida business status, no arrears or defaults with the City, and disclosure of any relevant legal or ethical issues. All work must comply with 2 CFR Parts 25, 170, 175, 180, 182, 183, 184, 200, and 400; OSHA requirements; the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; and federal debarment and drug-free workplace provisions. Buy American preferences apply.

The scope encompasses collection, loading, hauling, staging, transportation, temporary storage, reduction site establishment and management, debris segregation, processing, recycling, reduction, final disposal, site monitoring, environmental compliance, traffic control, safety measures, and NRCS reimbursement documentation for debris from all waterways within Fort Myers city limits. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance: workers' compensation, commercial general liability of at least $1 million per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, marine coverage of $1 million, and environmental/pollution liability of $1 million per occurrence, with the City named as additional insured.

The City reserves the right to award to one or multiple contractors and may make awards on individual items, groups of items, or all-or-none basis. Questions are due August 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The Selection Committee meets September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with presentations potentially scheduled for September 21 at 4:30 p.m. The contract is governed by Florida law with venue in Lee County. Proposals are irrevocable for 180 days from opening. Either party may terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause immediately.