This service contract between Conch Wastewater Inc and DEP-Bahia Honda State Park has an effective…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded a service contract to Conch Wastewater Inc. for operation and maintenance services at Bahia Honda State Park's Remote Ranger Residences located at 36850 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, Florida 33043. The contract became effective March 16, 2026, with a completion date of March 14, 2027, and carries a total contract value of $2,275.00. The prime contractor is responsible for maintaining a Bio-Microbics FAST Aerobic Treatment System under Monroe County Department of Health permit number 44-SM-992414, which regulates wastewater treatment operations at the facility.

The service scope includes four quarterly inspection visits, three sample collections conducted by a Class C certified operator in accordance with Florida Administrative Code requirements, and annual billing at the rate of $2,275.00. Additional services beyond the scheduled maintenance are available at an hourly rate of $75.00, with after-hours, weekend, and holiday work billed at 1.5 times the standard hourly rate. Conch Wastewater Inc. also commits to a two-hour emergency response time for situations that pose risk to system performance, public health, public safety, or the environment, with all work performed in compliance with Chapter 61E12-41, Florida Administrative Code, and the manufacturer's certification requirements.