Artificial Reef Construction: Large Vessel Reef in Escambia SE or LAARS E. Reef Site, AR2608

This Request for Proposal is for the supply, cleaning and preparation, transport, and precise deployment of one or more large vessels in Escambia County Southeast or LAARS East Artificial Reef Site. The project requires the deployment of vessels with a minimum length of 85ft, steel or aluminum hull and superstructure thickness of at least ¼ inch, and a vessel in seaworthy condition. The contractor must provide a detailed description of the vessel, including drawings/plans with specifications, and meet the minimum experience requirement of deploying at least three similar vessels as artificial reefs at similar depths within the past 5 years. The project also requires the contractor to provide a project plan, including vessel cleaning and preparation, and deployment in compliance with all permit conditions and regulations. • The vessel must be cleaned and prepared for deployment, including the removal of all fuels, oils, greases, debris, furnishings, flaking paint, etc. • The contractor must provide documentation and receive approval from Escambia County, state, and federal agencies for the deployment of the vessel. • The contractor must provide a detailed description of the deployment vessel, equipment, and means to safely and precisely deploy the vessel as an artificial reef. • The contractor must provide a statement of understanding of permit conditions and all applicable state and federal regulations. • The contractor must provide a detailed project plan, including vessel cleaning, preparation, and deployment in compliance with all permit conditions and regulations.