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2798 Overseas Highway,Suite 400 "s Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Marathon,FL 33050 Craig Cates,District I
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Task Order #2025-AE-142
For the Removal of Derelict Vessel/s and/or Marine Debris
Date: May 9, 2025
Adventure Environmental, Inc. is hereby authorized to proceed with the removal and disposal of a 34 ft.
Wellcraft Marine Corp. motorboat in the canal at 116 S. Layton Dr. on Long Key (FWC250N0018874).
The County agrees to pay the proposed cost of$27,200.00 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 15, 2025
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. 2025-AE-142 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 June
15, 2025.
Digitally signed by Christine
Christine Hurley Hurley
Date:2025.05.12 09:09:17 -04'00'
Christine Hurley, County Administrator