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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
August 20, 2025
Agenda Item Number: C24
2023-4361
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Artificial Reefs
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Hanna Koch
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to advertise for competitive solicitations (Request for
Proposals) for artificial reef deployment services in state waters offshore of the Lower Keys in the Gulf
of America relating to the 5-Mile, 9-Mile, and 8-Mile Reefs. Funding is through FWC Grant#23132.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Monroe County's Artificial Reefs Program is funded by a FWC grant agreement(#23132) that was
executed in January 2024.
This RFP solicits proposals for deployment of artificial reef materials to three(3) locations offshore the
Lower Florida Keys in state waters of the Gulf of America: 5-Mile, 9-Mile, and 8-Mile Reefs. First,
regarding the Gulfside Five (5) Mile Reef, the FDEP (state)permit application (#44-0453700-001-EG)
is approved; however, USACE (federal)permit application (#SAJ-2024-04159) is pending. Second,
regarding Gulfside Nine(9) Mile Reef, the FDEP (state)permit application(#44-0459830-001-EG) is
approved; USACE (federal)permit application (#SAJ-2024-04827) is pending. Third, regarding
Gulfside Eight(8) Mile Reef, the FDEP (state)permit application(#44-0461100-001-EG) is approved;
USACE (federal)permit application(#SAJ-2025-00696) is pending.
Issuance of a RFP in parallel will allow rapid mobilization once the USACE permits are issued.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
On February 15, 2023, BOCC adopted Resolution No. 054-2023 supporting the FWC Artificial Reef
Construction Program.
In September 2023, BOCC approved acceptance of the FWC grant of$10 million for an artificial reef
program, and the grant agreement was subsequently amended to increase available funds by $5 million.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: August 20, 2025
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: N/A
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: FWC #23132
CPI: No Indirect Costs: N/A
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
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