Derelict Vessel Removal Service Continuing Contract (Disaster)

The City of Fort Myers is seeking a contractor to provide derelict vessel removal services. The contractor will be responsible for removing derelict or abandoned vessels from inland waterways, including personal watercraft, airboats, barges, boats, and floating docks. The contractor must have experience in similar projects and must provide proof of qualifications, including insurance and licenses. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to renew for up to three years. The contractor will be paid on a unit price basis, with the unit price including all labor, equipment, materials, and other costs associated with the removal of the vessels. • The contractor must maintain a detailed record of all recovered vessels and submit it to the City. • The contractor must take detailed photographs documenting the pre-removal condition of the vessel, every stage of removal, and the post-removal environmental conditions for each removal. • The contractor must utilize safety signs, warning lights, temporary barriers, dive flags or other types of markers around work areas as needed to protect the public and worker health and safety. • The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection and worker safety.