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Home My WebLink About2025-HSI-07 09/10/2025 GVS COURTq° o: A Kevin Madok, CPA - �o ........ � Clerk of the Circuit Court& Comptroller Monroe County, Florida �z cooN DATE: September 29, 2025 TO: Brittany Burtner, Sr. Administrator Marine Resources FROM: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk SUBJECT: September 10, 2025 BOCC Meeting The following item has been executed and added to the record: J3 Task Order to Hutchings and Sons, Inc., for the Removal and Disposal of Five (5) Derelict Vessels in the Marathon Area, Funded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ("FWC") Governmental Contract No. 24024. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550. cc: County Attorney Finance File KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY 500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070 County of Monroe Planning&Environmental Resources Departments \, Board of County Commissioners: Marathon Government Center is r � Mayor James K. Scholl,District 3 � ,, 2798 Overseas Highway,Suite 400 f �- Mayor Pro Teen Michelle Lincoln,District 2 Marathon,FL 33050 Craig Cates,District I Voice: (305)289-2500 � , David Rice,District 4 FAX (305)289-2536 � Holly Merrill Rashein,District 5 ltty°iNPr'/ �rV" We strive to be caring,professional,and fair Task Order #2025-HSI-07 For the Removal of Derelict Vessel/s and/or Marine Debris Date: August 22, 2025 Hutchings & Sons, Inc. is hereby authorized to proceed with the removal and disposal of the following derelict vessels: 1. —65 ft. cabin cruiser motorboat in Sisters Creek(FWC250N0018828) 2. 30 ft. O'Day sailboat in Boot Key Harbor(FWC250N0027311) 3. 30 ft. Sea Ray motorboat in Boot Key Harbor(FWC250N0029609) 4. 36 ft. FL homemade cabin motorboat in Boot Key Harbor(FWC25ON0029610) 5. 26 ft. Ouyang Boat Works sailboat on the shoreline at 58600 Morton St., Marathon (FWC240N0091838) The County agrees to pay the proposed cost of$140,000.00 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 FWC250N0018828 $50,000.00 FWC250N0027311 $22,500.00 FWC250N0029609 $22,500.00 FWC250N0029610 $22,500.00 FWC240N0091838 $22,500.00 Total $140,000.00 The completion of the work shall be in accordance with the following schedule: X Routine Removal- vessels should be disposed of by October 30, 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-HSI-07 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..: : • i.• Management Practices (BMPs) Failure.to:follow these BMPs may.subject the:contractor'to:State. :- • : .. and Federal: ines.andpens ties:•. ' : ' • •': :• . I. •'..The'contractor.'shall:adhere to.all FKNMS-2023-13 3:permit conditions, FKNMS.regulations-and . •' : : . follow the attached.FKN•MS.Best Mara ement.Practices for Vessel,:Aircraft.and Debris•Recove .•• . : 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. fines and . penalties.. • • • ■ • The contractor.shall,utilize•the:U.S.,:Department of Homeland :Security:E-Veri y: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.Mornroe.County prior to the-start of work: .: : . : : .• .: ': :• .■ : :The contractor shall:register:on s.am.gov.and.provide their:Unique:Uni•�ue:Enti Identifier(UEI) .rior to q ty p • .- . : f:: . the•start of work:in.order.to.'meet American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA).funding•requirements: • : : . s . :. : : All..invoicing for.this job i must:be received by:the Marine Resources Office no later:than.October- ••: I..• .• 30- 2025. , • • . .. . : ".: -, •.. : • :-.; : ".:'•-. ... : • :'... . : :*:: - ... :.• :..• . ..: :'••.1,-:).,;-5-0.(D)&13,r6 •.•-: -. ... .: • :•. • . • : i•:: ... ... : • :•... . . : i•:: -. -•. -: • :••.; . • : ":: ... ••• : • .-.; ,-. : :':: -. 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IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT Lorenzo De Rose NAME: Marshall&Sterling,Inc. a/cNr o Ext: (845)454-0800 a/c,No): (845)454-0880 110 Main Street E-MAIL Iderose@marshallsterling.com ADDRESS: INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# Poughkeepsie NY 12601 INSURERA: StarNet Insurance Company 40045 INSURED INSURER B Hutchings&Sons,Inc.,DBA:Black Beard Towing and Salvage INSURER C: DBA:TowBoatUS North Key Largo and TowBoatUS Tavernier Creek INSURER D: 254 Loeb Ave. INSURER E: Key Largo FL 33037 1INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: CL2521381428 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAYBE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCEAUULbUBK POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER MMIDD/YYYY MMIDD/YYYY LIMITS COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE FX OCCUR PREM SDAMAGES Ea oNcurDreme $ 100'000 X Marine General Liability MED EXP(Any one person) $ 10,000 A X Marina Oper.Legal Liab. Y BOUMM250310 02/21/2025 02/21/2026 PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'LAGGREGATE LIMITAPPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 JECT LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OPAGG $POLICY El PRO 1,000,000P1 OTHER: $ q� COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY it Ea accident $ ANYAUTO BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ OWNED SCHEDULED q, BODILY INJURY(Per accident) $ AUTOS ONLY AUTOS - " HIRED NON-OWNED 4 15 25 PROPERTY_^F^^""'"",�---„�„ .,tea DAMAGE $ AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY Per accident, WAMM wok UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED I I RETENTION $ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N STATUTE ER ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE ElN/A E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes,describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ PROTECTION&INDEMNITY Limit $1,000,000 A BOUMM250310 02/21/2025 02/21/2026 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) Monroe County BOCC is an additional insured if required by written contract. CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN Monroe County BOCC ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 2798 Overseas Highway AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Suite 400 Marathon FL 33050 '�� @ 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD wDi8 Edition MO OE COUNTY,FLORIDA QUEST FOR WAIVER OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS It is requested that the insurance requirements,as specified in the County's Schedule of Insurance Requirements,be waived or modified on the following contract. Contractor/Vendor. Project or Service: Contractor/Vendor Address&Phone#; General Scope of Work: eZ : �6 . �t 2t%l� t wr�e t Asyj� % �P. f c.aa Reason for Waiver or Modification; Policies Waiver or Modification will apply to: Signature of Contractor/Vendor:_ µ Date; Approved m_._,..,w..,. Not Approved Risk Management Signature Date: County Administrator appeal: Approved. m Not Approved: Date: Board of County Commissioners appeal: Approved: .A Not Approved, w. Meeting Date: Administrative Instruction 7500.7 104