2023-AE-103 07/14/2023 County of Monroe
Planning&Environmental Resources Department ,x� �,, Board of County Commissioners:
Marathon Government Center `s b 3 �p Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
2798 Overseas Highway,Suite 400 f °ti Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Marathon,FL 33050y �� Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Voice: (305)289-2500 y°;;�, d �� James K. Scholl,District 3
FAX (305)289-2536 � 6 David Rice,District 4
We strive to be caring,professional,and fair
Task Order #2023-AE-103
For the Removal of Derelict Vessel/s and/or Marine Debris
Date: July 14, 2023
Adventure Environmental,Inc. is hereby authorized to proceed with the removal and disposal of the 16 ft.wooden
migrant vessel on seagrass flats near Tea Table Relief Channel (FWC220N0008621).
The County agrees to pay the proposed cost of $4,800.00 upon completion of the work and receipt of an invoice,
complete disposal receipt, and photographs.
The completion of the work shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
X Routine Removal- vessel should be disposed of by August 18, 2023
Environmental Emergency
Hazard to Navigation
Imminent Threat to Public Safety
General Requirements: Contractor shall provide notification to the investigating officer at least 24-48 hours
prior to the start of removal activities. Any anchors/mooring devices, or other appurtenances associated with the
vessel, shall also be removed. The awarded contractor shall dispose of vessels and marine debris at any of three
Monroe County Solid Waste transfer stations or other certified waste management facility. County transfer
stations require engines to be separated from the vessel. The vessel can contain no fuel or fuel tanks. All fluids
should be drained from the engine, which will be visually inspected by the transfer station for acceptance.
Engines, batteries, fuel, and fuel tanks (or other hazardous materials) shall be properly disposed of (transfer
stations have separate facilities/containers for engines, fuel, etc.). Any recyclable materials may be taken to a
recycling center or licensed scrap yard. If asbestos is present, further coordination with DEP and the Marine
Resources office will be required prior to removal.Please note that any vessels or debris that requires `processing'
(e.g. crushing/compacting that is not contained)may require coordination with DEP. Work shall comply with all
County, State and Federal regulations. The Contractor shall contact the Marine Resources Office immediately if
circumstances arise in which the work cannot be completed according to the above indicated schedule, in which
case other arrangements may be necessary. It is understood that weather may delay removal efforts; however,the
Contractor's work load or logistical issues will not be considered'good reason' for delays. All documents required
for payment(including invoices,photographs showing removal/disposal and complete disposal/recycling tickets)
shall be submitted electronically to the Marine Resources Office. The photographs shall document the condition
of the vessel prior to removal, the removal process, and the final disposition of the vessel.
Additional Instructions:
• The contractor shall adhere to the Removal Plan submitted and approved for this vessel (attached).
The contractor shall notify the Marine Resources Office of the anticipated start and end dates of
work prior to commencement of work and coordinate with staff and/or law enforcement for on-
site observation of removal activities, as needed.
The contractor shall adhere to all terms and conditions in by Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC)via Grant Agreement 422269 (attached).
The contractor shall follow the State of Florida's Derelict Vessel Removal Best Management
Practices (BMPs), (attached). Failure to follow these BMPs may subject both the contractor and
Monroe County to State and Federal fines and penalties.
The contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify system to verify
the employment eligibility of all new employees hired during the term of this subcontract. A copy
of this verification must be provided to Monroe County prior to the start of work.
All invoicing for this job must be received by the Marine Resources Office no later than August
18, 2023.
Roman Gastesi, County Administrator
Monroe County Office of Marine Resources
INVITATION FOR QUOTES for
DERELICT VESSEL/MARINE DEBRIS REMOVAL
Date: June 26, 2023
From:
Brittany Burtner, Sr. Administrator Michelle Robinson, Marine Planner/Biologist
Phone: (305) 289-2805 Phone: (305) 289-2505
E-mail: burtner-brittanyL&monroecounty-fl.gov E-mail: robinson-michelleL&monroecounty-fl.gov
The Office of Marine Resources is requesting quotes in accordance with the current
Contract For Removal, Refloating And/Or Demolition And Disposal
Of Derelict Vessels And Marine Debris.
Please provide a quote for the Derelict Vessel/s X Marine Debris described below:
Descriptions & Location:
1) 16' Wooden Migrant Vessel on seagrass flats Oceanside at MM80 near Tea Table Relief Channel
(FW C220N0008621)
Quote Deadline: July 14, 2023 at 1:00 pm Please provide a quote on your
company letterhead via e-mail
Priority Level: Routine Removal X Removal Plan: X
Environmental Threat
Hazard to Navigation
Imminent Threat to Public Safety
Removal Timeline: All work should be completed by August 18,2023.
Additional Information:
General The awarded contractor shall notify the investigating officer at least 24-48 hours prior
Requirements: to the start of removal activities. Any anchors/mooring devices, or other
appurtenances associated with the vessel, shall also be removed. The awarded
contractor shall dispose of vessels and marine debris at any of three Monroe County
Solid Waste transfer stations or other certified waste management facility. County
transfer stations require engines to be separated from the vessel. The vessel can
contain no fuel or fuel tanks. All fluids should be drained from the engine, which
will be visually inspected by the transfer station for acceptance. Engines, batteries,
fuel, and fuel tanks (or other hazardous materials) shall be properly disposed of
(transfer stations have separate facilities/containers for engines, fuel, etc.). Any
recyclable materials may be taken to a recycling center or licensed scrap yard. If
asbestos is present, further coordination with DEP and the Marine Resources office
will be required prior to removal. Please note that any vessels or debris that requires
`processing' (e.g. crushing/compacting that is not contained) may require
coordination with DEP. If vessel/debris is aground and/or adjacent to shallow water
and sensitive resources, the awarded contractor may be required to provide a
Removal Plan for review and approval by staff prior to issuance of the Task Order.
In addition, staff may require on-site coordination during removal activities. (see
additional reg1tih- meets on Page 2)
Additional Requirements:
Prior to issuance of the Task Order, a Removal/Salvage Plan will need submitted for review and approval by the
Marine Resources Office. A form is attached for your use. This Plan may be submitted with your quote, if desired.
Please visit the project sites prior to submission of your bid.
In addition,the awarded contractor shall notify the Marine Resources Office of the anticipated start and end dates
of work prior to commencement of work and coordinate with staff and/or law enforcement for on-site observation
of removal activities, as needed.
The removal of this vessel is being funded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Grant
Agreement 422269 (attached). The hired contractor shall adhere to all terms and conditions in this agreement. In
particular, this agreement requires that the subcontractor follow the State of Florida's Derelict Vessel Removal
Best Management Practices (BMPs), (attached). Failure to follow these BMPs may subject both the contractor
and Monroe County to State and Federal fines and penalties. The awarded contractor will be required to follow
these BMPs.
In addition, this agreement requires that the subcontractor utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-
Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired during the term of the subcontract.
A copy of this verification must be provided to Monroe County prior to the start of work.
As specified in the agreement,all work must be completed and invoiced to FWC no later than September 22,2023.
To ensure Monroe County can meet this deadline, all invoicing for this job must be received by the awarded
contractor no later than August 18, 2023.
It is understood that weather may delay removal efforts; however, the Contractor's work load or logistical issues
will not be considered'good reason' for delays.
All documents required for payment (including invoices, photographs showing removal/disposal and complete
disposal/recycling tickets) shall be submitted electronically to the Marine Resources office. The photographs
shall document the condition of the vessel prior to removal, the removal process, and the final disposition of the
vessel.
Please note that the County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities in the proposals and to re-advertise
for proposals. The County also reserves the right to separately acceptor reject any item or items of a proposal, or portion of the work,
and to award and/or negotiate a contract in the best interest of the County.In addition, the County must approve all of the Contractor's
sub-contractors prior to their providing service. Contractor will not use a subcontractor or material supplier to whom the County
reasonably objects. Contractor will supply the County a list of local individuals and firms under contract. All contractors and
subcontractors will operate in strict accord with local, State, and Federal laws governing the type of work to be performed.