2024-A-332 09/20/2024 County of Monroe
Planning&Environmental Resources Department �10 Board of County Commissioners:
Marathon Government Center 's Mayor Holly Merrill Rashein,District 5
2798 Overseas Highway,Suite 400 f �� yy Mayor Pro Tem James K. Scholl,District
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Marathon,FL 33050 Craig Cates,District I
Voice: (305)289-2500 Michelle Lincoln,District 2
FAX (305)289-2536 David Rice,District 4
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Task Order #2024-A-332
For the Removal of Derelict Vessel/s and/or Marine Debris
Date: September 20, 2024
Arnold's Auto &Marine Repair, Inc. is hereby authorized to proceed with the removal and disposal of
the 26 ft. Bayliner motorboat in Sugarloaf Bay (FWC230N0012653).
The County agrees to pay the proposed cost of $5,000.00 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 October 29, 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. A completed "Derelict Vessel Removal Completion Sheet" for each removed
vessel listed on the invoice.
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.
Two (2)photographs of the following shall be included for each vessel:
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 vessel staged on land after removal from the water but prior to destruction
5. The demolition of the vessel that includes identifying marks on the vessel.
6. The final disposition of the vessel's remnants in disposal container of at the
landfill facility.
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-332
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 responsive and responsible 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) Government Contract 424024.
■ 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.
■ The contractor shall register on sam.gov and provide their Unique Entity Identifier
(UEI) prior to the start of work in order to meet American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funding requirements.
■ All invoicing for this job must be received by the Marine Resources Office no later than
October 29, 2024.
� - 09.20.2024
Kevin Wilson, Assistant County Administrator