Opportunity
Escambia County Opengov #WM2643 - 20260915
Escambia County Solicits Quotes for Derelict Vessel Removal and Disposal
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
WM2643 - 20260915
NAICS
488390, 562910
Escambia County Marine Resources Division (MRD), part of the Natural Resources department, is seeking price quotes for the removal, transport, and disposal of a derelict vessel named '33' Southern Cross'. - Government Buyer: - Escambia County Marine Resources Division (Natural Resources) - Project Scope: - Removal, transport, and disposal of a 33-foot white Southern Cross vessel (registration number 683481) located at Mackey Cove - Includes floating the vessel, transporting it, and paying tipping fees for disposal at Perdido Landfill - Requirements: - Bidders must verify vessel dimensions and condition prior to quoting - Compliance with all insurance and licensing requirements is mandatory - Opportunity is part of Escambia County's application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Derelict Vessel Removal Grant - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified marine service providers - Notable Details: - Vessel removal must be performed by a licensed and insured contractor - All disposal fees are to be included in the quote - The project is a one-time service for a single vessel
Description
Escambia County Marine Resources Division is requesting price quotes for the removal, transport, and disposal of a derelict vessel named 33' Southern Cross. The vessel is located at Mackey Cove and bidders should verify vessel dimensions and conditions before submitting quotes. The project includes floating, removal, transport, and tipping fees for disposal at the Perdido Landfill. The solicitation is part of an application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Opportunity.