HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-A-359 04/14/2026 County of Monroe
Planning&Environmental Resources Departments \, Board of County Commissioners:
Marathon Government Center is Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2
2798 Overseas Highway,Suite 400 Mayor Pro Teen David Rice,District 4
Marathon,FL 33050 Craig Cates,District I
Voice: (305)289-2500 `�� ��` '' James K. Scholl,District 3
FAX: (305)289-2536 Holly Merrill Rashein,District 5
We strive to be caring,professional,and fair
Task Order #2026-A-359
For the Removal of Derelict Vessel/s and/or Marine Debris
Date: April 13, 2026
Arnold's Auto & Marine Repair, Inc. is hereby authorized to proceed with the removal and disposal of
the following derelict vessels:
1) 29 ft. Columbia sailboat in Garrison Bight Mooring Field(FWC250N0030626)
2) 31 ft. Rampage powerboat near Rat Key (FWC250N0093690)
The County agrees to pay the proposed cost of $7,500.00 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
FWC250N0030626 $4,000.00
FWC250N0093690 $3,500.00
Total $7,500.00
The completion of the work shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
X Routine Removal- vessel should be disposed of by May 28, 2026
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 "DVGP Block Grant-DV 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.
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 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. 2026-A-359 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 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 925168.
■ 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
May 28, 2026.
Christine Digitally signed by
Christine Hurley
Hurley 110:32 5072 04 00'4
Christine Hurley, County Administrator