Escambia County Opengov #WM2644 - 20261001

Removal, transport, and disposal of one 27-foot Hunter vessel

Escambia County is seeking one all-inclusive quote to remove and dispose of a derelict 27-foot Hunter vessel from Bayou Chico. - Government buyer: Escambia County, Florida — Natural Resources Department, Marine Resources Division (MRD); the Office of Purchasing is also identified. Contact named in the materials: Matt Szatkowski. - OEM / vessel make: Hunter is identified as the vessel’s make; no bidding vendors are named. - Requested service: One total-price service to float or extract and remove the white, 27-foot vessel registered as FL 1297 FP, transport it to an MRD-preauthorized landfill, and pay disposal tipping fees. Perdido Landfill is preferred. The contractor must verify the vessel’s dimensions and condition. - Environmental and work requirements: Remove and properly handle pollutants and contaminants; have applicable fuel and waste tanks pumped by licensed personnel; use turbidity controls and protect sensitive habitats and protected species. No vessel items may be salvaged. - Documentation and insurance: Provide before, during, after, and final-disposal photographs, plus daily activity reports. Required coverage includes workers’ compensation, general liability, and auto liability; marine Protection & Indemnity, applicable Jones Act/Longshore coverage, and marine pollution liability are required where applicable. An insurer’s letter confirming coverage can be obtained is required, with a certificate of insurance before work proceeds. - Performance window: Begin within 7 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed and complete within 14 calendar days of issuance. Weather-related extensions require a written request and MRD approval.

Description

Escambia County requests an individual price quote for floating, removing, transporting, and disposing of the 27-foot Hunter vessel registered as FL 1297 FP, located in Bayou Chico. The price is to include removal, transport, and landfill tipping fees, with the preferred disposal location being Escambia County’s Perdido Landfill; landfill selection and disposal require Marine Resources Division pre-authorization. The contractor must follow specified environmental and turbidity-control practices, remove contaminants, document the work, and complete the project within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Quotes are submitted electronically through OpenGov Procurement.

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