Derelict Vessel Removal, Transport, and Disposal - 30' Morgan - Re-Solicit

Escambia County Marine Resources Division is soliciting bids for the complete removal, transport, and disposal of a 30-foot Morgan vessel designated as FL 4390 RT, located near Pensacola Pass, with coordinates approximately 30°20.170'N, 87°18.86'W. The vessel, previously damaged by Tropical Storm Bertha, has been broken apart and now requires full removal of all debris, including hazardous materials such as fuels, batteries, and paints, with disposal to be conducted at the Perdido Landfill. Bidders must account for all associated costs, including floating, transportation, tipping fees, and environmental mitigation measures such as turbidity barrier installation and monitoring, ensuring compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection Best Management Practices. Due to the vessel’s proximity to Naval Air Station Pensacola, contractors are solely responsible for securing all necessary permissions from the U.S. Navy prior to commencing work. The project must begin within seven calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within fourteen days, with all operations restricted to daylight hours Monday through Friday and staged from upland areas to minimize environmental impact. The solicitation, numbered WM2639, requires electronic submission through the OpenGov portal by August 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, and mandates that offers include a signed bid form, current certificate of insurance or letter of insurability, and technical specifications detailing the proposed method of removal. Contractors must hold valid Florida business licenses, tax receipts, and comply with E-Verify requirements for all employees and subcontractors, while also certifying they are not suspended, debarred, or listed as scrutinized entities. Insurance requirements include a minimum of $1 million in marine pollution liability, $1 million in Maritime Workers Compensation, and $1 million in Protection & Indemnity coverage, with Escambia County named as an additional insured on all policies except workers’ compensation. The contract includes broad indemnification obligations, requiring the contractor to defend and hold harmless the County against all claims arising from the work, with the first $100 of payment constituting separate consideration for this obligation. Evaluation is based on technical compliance, pricing, and adherence to regulatory and environmental standards, with award potentially influenced by the contractor’s certification of a drug-free workplace in the event of tied proposals. No federal FAR clauses apply; instead, the contract is governed by Florida law, with disputes to be litigated in