Fort Myers Opengov #RFP 26-067

Fort Myers Seeks Ongoing Derelict Vessel Removal Services for Disaster Response

This opportunity is for companies specializing in marine salvage and environmental response: - Government Buyer: City of Fort Myers Emergency Management (Fire) department - Purpose: Establish a continuing contract for derelict vessel removal services in local waterways, especially following natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes) - Scope of Work: - Removal and management of derelict or abandoned vessels, including personal watercraft, airboats, barges, boats, and floating docks - Services may be activated rapidly in disaster scenarios - Compliance with environmental best practices and permitting exceptions as specified in solicitation documents - Coordination with local law enforcement for vessel designation and removal - Potential partial sponsorship by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) via the Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Readiness for rapid deployment - Ability to handle a variety of vessel types and sizes - Environmental hazard mitigation and compliance with local/state regulations

Description

The City of Fort Myers is seeking a continuing contract for derelict vessel removal services in response to natural disasters. This contract aims to establish prepositioned agreements to address derelict vessels that accumulate in local waterways during events such as Hurricane Ian. The scope includes removal and management of these vessels to mitigate hazards and environmental impacts. The contract is managed by the Emergency Management (Fire) department.

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