Derelict Vessel Removal, Transport & Disposal WM2429 "Sarus"

Escambia County Marine Resources Division (MRD) is applying for a Derelict Vessel Removal Grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, aiming to fund the removal, transportation, and disposal of a specified vessel named "Sarus." The contract involves providing a detailed price quote for the total costs associated with floating, removing, transporting, and tipping the vessel at the Perdido Landfill. The project is valued between $50,000 and $150,000, with a response deadline of October 30, 2024. The solicitation is managed under NAICS code 562910, which pertains to waste collection and disposal services, and is part of a larger effort by Florida’s Natural Resources agency to address derelict vessel issues. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Tiffany Cayton, who can be reached via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Interested parties can find additional details and submit responses through the designated procurement portal. This initiative underscores Escambia County’s commitment to environmental stewardship by removing abandoned vessels that pose navigational or ecological hazards, utilizing grant funding to facilitate the safe and efficient disposal of the vessel "Sarus" at the Perdido Landfill.