2024-A-319 05/10/2024 County of Monroe
Planning&Environmental Resources Department ,x0 Board of County Commissioners:
Marathon Government Center 's 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 Michelle Lincoln,District 2
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FAX: (305)289-2536 David Rice,District 4
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Task Order #2024-A-319
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 40 ft.
Silverton Marine Corp. in the 63rd St. W. canal in Marathon (FWC230N0097231).
The County agrees to pay the proposed cost of $19,987.00 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 June 7, 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-319 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 the 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.
■ 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.
05.13.2024
K in Wilson, Acting County Administrator