P--REMOVE DERELICT VESSEL W. BATTERY COOPER 140P5225Q0044
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 27, 2025Remove a derelict 18-foot Cane Cutter fiberglass boat washed ashore on Santa Rosa Island near Battery Cooper. The contractor must recover the vessel from the sand, tow it by water, haul out the boat, remove hazardous waste, salvage and dispose of the vessel, and do so in a way that minimizes beach, vegetation, sea grass, and submerged land disturbance. A containment barrier must be used to prevent any hazardous materials from entering the water, with the barrier removed and disposed of per industry norms. The work must comply with all applicable environmental regulations, and the contractor must provide before-and-after site photos and disposal documentation. The procurement is intended to encourage competition, with an incumbent having performed related work; if interested, potential bidders should contact the contracting officer.
Between notices, the presolicitation describes additional specifics (containment barrier, water-based removal to minimize upland impact, and a short performance window), notes potential direct solicitation for small-value work, and identifies an incumbent contractor. The formal solicitation reiterates a firm-fixed-price contract for the core tasks of recovery, towing, haul-out, and disposal. No other changes to scope are stated in the brief solicitation text.
REMOVE DERELICT VESSEL W. BATTERY COOPER The National Park Service has a requirement for the removal of a 1976 18 Foot Cane Cutter fiberglass boat (bass/ski) that is a derelict vessel located on the south side of Santa Rosa Island, in the Fort Pickens area, west of Battery Cooper (30.32262N, 87.29051W). Removal is necessary to prevent environmental damage, protect park resources, and maintain visitor safety. Background: A 1976 18 foot Cane Cutter washed ashore on or about August 5th, 2025. U.S. Park Rangers and Florida Fish & Wildlife (FWC) Officers investigated and could not identify the current owner of the vessel. FWC stickered the boat as abandoned on August 9th, and an NPS abandoned property sticker was placed on the vessel the same day. The vessel needs to be removed as it will have a negative impact on park resources if left to be destroyed by waves and the elements. IMARS case incident number NP25241191. Latitude 30.322274, Longitude -87.26248, Santa Rosa Island, Escambia County, Florida. Scope: The contractor shall conduct all work to include, removing the vessel from the sand, towing, vessel haul out, hazardous waste removal, salvage, and disposal of the 18 Cane Cutter vessel. The vessel will be removed by water to mitigate impact to the upland area. The contractor shall also have a containment barrier to keep any hazardous waste or debris from escaping from the work site into the water, submerged lands, and ground. The company will be responsible for the removal of the containment barrier and disposed of through industry norms. The 18 vessel will be removed by water to minimize any impacts to the beach, vegetation, sea grasses, and submerged lands. The vessel will not be removed over land. The vessel will be pulled off the shore and towed into the Gulf of America and back in through the Pensacola Pass. The company will be responsible for the haul out and disposal of the derelict vessel. The National Park Service intends to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable. This single Firm-Fixed Price acquisition has a value at or below the SAT, whereby the contracting officer may choose to solicit quotations directly from suppliers. Incumbent contractor: UNDERTOW MARINE TOWING & SALVAGE, INC was hired in Feb 2025 to remove a derelict 24-foot Cabin Cruiser vessel off the shoreline of Fort Pickens near Little Langdon under contract number 140P5225P0013. If any other Vendor has interest in quoting, please contact the Contracting Officer via email andre_ward@nps.gov with Point of Contact information and availability. The NPS desires performance within 10 days of award and vessel remove/dispose of NLT mid SEP 2025. Performance Requirements: The contractor shall provide all services at a quality level consistent with applicable industry standards. All work shall be performed in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The contractor shall provide before-and-after photographs of the work site and document disposal of materials. The 18 foot Cane Cutter to be removed from shore and disposed of as per industry norms. PRICE: Firmed-fixed price all inclusive, (salvage, towing, haulout, hazardous waste removal and disposal of the vessel). SET-ASIDE: 100% Smal Business Size Standard: 1,050 NAICS Code 483211 Towing service, inland waters
From Presolicitation posted on Aug 25, 2025REMOVE DERELICT VESSEL W. BATTERY COOPER DESCRIPTION: 1976 18-foot Cane Cutter fiberglass derelict vessel washed ashore on/about AUG 5, 2025 LOCATION: South side of Santa Rosa Island in the Fort Pickens area (30.32262N, 87.29051W) FIRM-FIXED PRICE CONTRACT INCLUDES REQUIRED TASKS TO RECOVER, TOW, HAUL, and DISPOSAL
From Solicitation posted on Aug 26, 2025REMOVE DERELICT VESSEL W. BATTERY COOPER DESCRIPTION: 1976 18-foot Cane Cutter fiberglass derelict vessel LOCATION: Santa Rosa Island (Gulf-side) Fort Pickens area FIRM-FIXED PRICE INCLUSIVE OF RECOVER, TOW, HAUL, and DISPOSAL
From Award Notice posted on Sep 02, 2025Notice history
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- Title: P--REMOVE DERELICT VESSEL W. BATTERY COOPER → REMOVE DERELICT VESSEL W. BATTERY COOPER
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Sep 02, 2025
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Posted: Sep 02, 2025
REMOVE DERELICT VESSEL W. BATTERY COOPER DESCRIPTION: 1976 18-foot Cane Cutter fiberglass derelict vessel LOCATION: Santa Rosa Island (Gulf-side) Fort Pickens area FIRM-FIXED PRICE INCLUSIVE OF RECOVER, TOW, HAUL, and DISPOSAL
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERTOW MARINE TOWING & SALVAGE, INC | HSKPL4NWCMF3 | 0VLQ3 | Pensacola, FL |
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FORT PICKENS AREA
PENSACOLA BEACH, Florida 32561
USA