2024-A-320 06/07/2024 County of Monroe
Planning&Environmental Resources Department ,x� �,, 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 y°;�, d � .� Michelle Lincoln,District 2
FAX: (305)289-2536 David Rice,District 4
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Task Order #2024-A-320
For the Removal of Derelict Vessel/s and/or Marine Debris
Date: June 7, 2024
Arnold's Auto & Marine Repair, Inc. is hereby authorized to proceed with the removal and disposal of
the following derelict vessels:
1) 14 ft. homemade skiff northwest of Sugarloaf Marina(FWC230N0017687)
2) 23 ft. homemade houseboat northwest of Sugarloaf Marina(FWC240N0007014)
The County agrees to pay the proposed cost of $4,700.00 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
FWC230N0017687 $1,200.00
FWC240N0007014 $3,500.00
Total $4,700.00
The completion of the work shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
X Routine Removal- vessel should be disposed of by August 1, 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-320 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 924020.
■ 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
August 1, 2024.
06.07.2024
Kevin Wilson, Acting County Administrator