Artificial Reef Construction: Large Vessel Reef in Escambia SE or LAARS E. Reef Site, AR2608, Pensacola, FL
- Owner Reference
- PD 25-26.077
- Bid Date
- Jul 9, 2026 at 10:00am
- Questions Due By
- June 23, 2026, 10:00am
- Pre-Bid
- Recommended - 6/16/2026 @ 10:00am @ (for location please or )
- Owner
- County of Escambia, FL
- Trades
- Marine Contractor & Consulting: Coast & Offshore, Coral & Reefs, Marine Ecosystems, Coastal Protection, CGC - *General Engineering Contractor GEC: Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction, Infrastructure; Opportunities for Subcontractors
- Phase
- Renovation, Remodel, Improvements, Upgrades
Description
This project requires the supply, cleaning and preparation, transport, and precise deployment (no explosives) of one or more (>85ft Length Over All) vessel(s) in Escambia County Southeast or LAARS East Artificial Reef Site . Vessel(s) will be cleaned (all fuels, oils, greases, debris, furnishings, flaking paint, etc. must be removed and properly disposed), prepared and deployed in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, permit conditions, and to the satisfaction of the Escambia County Marine Resources Division (MRD). Vessel engines may remain, but must be cleaned and flushed. Fuel tanks must be certified clean by qualified testing facility. No petroleum residue will remain in or on any part of the vessel prior to departure on reef deployment voyage. No polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) may remain on vessel; contractor must provide documentation and receive approval from Escambia County, state and federal agencies. PCBs must be disposed in a properly permitted waste disposal facility. MRD will provide contractor with precise deployment coordinates with Purchase Order. MRD places a priority on artificial reefs with habitat complexity and diversity, achieved by precisely deploying artificial reefs with diverse structural elements. Vessel will be inspected as soon as possible (weather and sea conditions permitting) after deployment. Any permit non-compliance must be corrected by contractor at no cost to Escambia County.
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CBS ID: 828340 | Published 6/9/2026 on Construction Bid Source
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