Description
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is seeking qualified contractors to provide marine debris removal, disposal, and monitoring services on Round Island, an offshore habitat created in 2016. The contract will cover five annual cleanup events over a five‑year period, with each event scheduled between November 1 and March 31 to protect nesting sea turtles and shorebirds. Contractors must supply shallow‑draft vessels, handle debris collection (hand and limited mechanical), transport debris to the mainland for proper disposal, and deliver detailed data and reports after each event. The work includes compliance with Endangered Species Act protective measures, hazardous material protocols, and coordination with MDEQ for logistics and data tracking.
• Five (5) annual cleanup events on Round Island over 5 years
• Provide vessel transport, crew, equipment (skid‑steer or equivalent)
• Hand‑collect debris; limited mechanical removal for larger items
• Dispose of debris per local, state, federal regulations (hazardous waste excluded)
• Monitor and report debris type/quantity using EPA ETAP protocol within 30 days of each event
• Must hold Mississippi business license, have experience in marine/coastal cleanup, and be familiar with ESA requirements
• Contract is firm‑fixed‑price per event; total contract term 5 years with optional one‑year renewals (up to 5 additional years)