C. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAJRMENT INSURANCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

City Council Meeting · 2026-05-12 · agenda_item

This notice concerns new minimum insurance requirements for contractors performing excavation or construction services for the City of Cocoa. Specifically, firms that will use portable fuel or lubricant storage tanks or store/use hazardous chemicals on job sites must obtain Environmental Impairment Insurance, also known as Pollution Insurance. This insurance must have a limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Proof of this coverage, such as a certificate of insurance or an endorsement to a General Liability policy with a pollution exclusion exception, is required before work begins. Contracts will also mandate compliance with OSHA Hazardous Communication Standards and Florida Department of Environmental Protection guidelines, along with providing information on hazardous chemicals brought onto City property. This item is currently under review by the City Council. The work this sets in motion involves general construction, site preparation, and potentially specialized handling of hazardous materials. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in construction, environmental services, and insurance should reach out early to understand these new requirements and position themselves for future city contracts.

Environmental Impairment Insurance limit

1000000 dollars