2024-A-318 05/10/2024 County of Monroe
Planning&Environmental Resources Department ,x� ,, Board of County Commissioners:
Marathon Government Center 's b �, Mayor Holly Merrill Rashein,District 5
2798 Overseas Highway,Suite 400 f °ti Mayor Pro Tem James K. Scholl,District 3
Marathon,FL 33050y �� Craig Cates,District I
Voice: (305)289-2500 y°;�, d � .� Michelle Lincoln,District 2
FAX (305)289-2536 David Rice,District 4
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Task Order #2024-A-318
For the Removal of Derelict Vessel/s and/or Marine Debris
Date: May 10, 2024
Arnold's Auto & Marine Repair, Inc. is hereby authorized to proceed with the removal and disposal of the
following derelict vessels:
1) 27 ft. sailboat in Seaplane Basin, Key West(FWC230N0097182)
2) 26 ft. Ericson in Man of War Harbor-on the western shoreline of Fleming Key(FWC230N0092503)
3) 12 ft. West Marine inflatable boat in Seaplane Basin, Key West(FWC240N0010851)
4) 14 ft. Hobie Cat in Seaplane Basin, Key West(FWC240N0011789)
5) 8 ft. rowboat near Rat Key (FWC240N0006071)
The County agrees to pay the proposed cost of $8,500.00 upon completion of the work and receipt of an
invoice, complete disposal receipt, and photographs as follows:
FWC Case Number Removal Funding Provided By
Cost
FWC230N0097182 $3,500.00 Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Agreement 24005
FWC230N0092503 $3,500.00 Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Agreement 24005
FWC240N0010851 $500.00 Monroe County
FWC240N0011789 $500.00 Monroe County
FWC240N0006071 $500.00 Monroe County
Total $8,500.00
The completion of the work shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
X Routine Removal- vessel should be disposed of by June 10, 2024
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 but not limited to invoices, photographs and
complete disposal/recycling tickets) shall be submitted electronically to and received by the
Monroe County Marine Resources Office.
The invoice must include:
1. The date(s)that removal of the vessel was completed.
2. The accurate size of the vessel.
3. The invoice number and date.
4. The removal cost of an individual vessel if multiple vessels are included in an
invoice.
The photographs shall include:
1. The condition of the vessel prior to commencement of removal.
2. The removal process - documenting the methods of removal (e.g. use of lift bags,
cranes,pumping, etc.) and the transportation of the vessel to land.
3. The removal site after removal is completed from the same angle and position as
the photograph(s) documenting the condition of the vessel prior to commencement
of removal.
4. The demolition and final disposition of the vessel.
Additional Instructions:
■ Hired contractors are authorized to remove derelict vessels and marine debris under Monroe
County's Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary ("FKNMS")Permit No. FKNMS-2023-
133.
■ A copy of Permit No. FKNMS-2023-133 and a copy of Task Order No. 2024-A-318 shall at
all times be available at the removal site while conducting derelict vessel or marine debris
removals for Monroe County.
■ The contractor shall adhere to the Removal Plan submitted and approved for each 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 the attached Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission(FWC) Grant Agreement 924005 for removal of vessel
FWC23ON0097182 and FWC23ON0092503.
■ The contractor shall follow the attached State of Florida's Derelict Vessel Removal Best
Management Practices (BMPs). Failure to follow these BMPs may subject the contractor to
State and Federal fines and penalties.
■ The contractor shall adhere to all FKNMS-2023-133 permit conditions,FKNMS regulations
and follow the attached FKNMS Best Management Practices for Vessel, Aircraft and Debris
Recovery and Removal Operations ("BMPs"). Failure to follow the FKNMS-2023-133
permit conditions, FKNMS regulations, and/or BMPs may subject the contractor 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 June
10, 2024.
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Kevin Wilson, Acting County Administrator