2023-AE-107 10/13/2023 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
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Task Order #2023-AE-107
For the Removal of Derelict Vessel/s and/or Marine Debris
Date: October 13, 2023
Adventure Environmental, Inc. is hereby authorized to proceed with the removal and disposal of the following
derelict vessels:
1) 16 ft. blue/yellow sailboat in Little Basin-Upper Matecumbe Key, Islamorada(FWC230N0021143)
2) 11 ft. Jon boat in Little Basin-Upper Matecumbe Key, Islamorada(FWC230N0021148)
The County agrees to pay the proposed cost of $4,050.00 broken down by vessel as shown in the table below
upon completion of the work and receipt of an invoice, complete disposal receipt, and photographs.
FWC Case Number Removal Cost
FWC230N0021143 $2,400.00
FWC230N0021148 $1,650.00
Total $4,050.00
The completion of the work shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
X Routine Removal- vessel should be disposed of by November 24, 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 423104 (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 November
24, 2023.
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Roman "CountyGastesi Administrator