Appendix_1_-_Permits.pdf

This is a permit appendix document for Contract No. 26-0694, the Federal Open Channel Drainage Repair Package 2 in Pinellas County, Florida, involving coordination among Pinellas County, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The contract covers emergency repair projects including re-establishing open channel slopes, removing trees and storm-related debris, implementing erosion control measures, providing fill material, sodding, vegetation trimming, fencing, and incidental related items. Permit requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis per work order and per the nature of work, with the County obtaining all known Federal and State environmental permits prior to issuance of each work order.

The permit structure establishes clear responsibility assignments among parties. Pinellas County Environmental Management will issue the Habitat Management Permit at no charge during the preconstruction meeting for each work order, with the Contractor applying after award when applicable. The FDEP NPDES Construction Generic Permit fees will be paid by the Contractor and reimbursed. The County will obtain the SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit and USACE Nationwide Permit when applicable, both at no permit charge. The Contractor is responsible for securing and maintaining all other permits required for construction. All permit fees are subject to change, and the Contractor must refer to the FDEP permit website for specific NPDES permit application procedures.