Attachment_A.pdf

This is an attachment to a Request for Proposal issued by the Pinellas County Solid Waste Department for marine salvage and debris removal services. The project involves the removal of approximately 3,300 tires from five artificial reef areas located off the coast of Pinellas County, Florida: Clearwater Artificial Reef (320 acres, approximately 2,900 tires), Rube Allyn Reef Area (220 acres, approximately 160 tires), Madeira Beach Artificial Reef (85 acres, approximately 110 tires), Treasure Island Artificial Reef (85 acres, approximately 70 tires), and St. Pete Beach Artificial Reef (60 acres, approximately 60 tires). All recovered materials must be transported via vessels capable of operating in coastal Gulf waters up to 50 feet depth and 20 nautical miles offshore and unloaded into County-provided containers at the Artificial Reef Program Staging Area at Sand Key Park in Clearwater. The question submission deadline is March 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with proposals due electronically by April 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. No site visits or pre-bid conferences are scheduled. The contract term is twelve months from the date of award with one optional twelve-month renewal period available at the same prices, terms, and conditions subject to County approval.

Pricing must be submitted as lump sum unit costs for mobilization and tire removal/transport/unloading services for each of the five reef locations, with all costs remaining firm for the contract duration and including all personnel, materials, labor, equipment, profit, and overhead. No incumbent vendor information or budget range is provided. The County will obtain any required Environmental Resource Permit at no cost to the contractor and will provide the staging area for equipment mooring at no cost subject to a Facility Use Agreement. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in marine salvage or debris removal from sensitive habitats, provide four customer references, and obtain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000), business automobile liability ($1,000,000), excess/umbrella liability ($1,000,000), and watercraft liability ($1,000,000). Contractors must complete notarized affidavits addressing human trafficking, common carrier attestation, foreign country ownership concerns, and E-Verify registration. All work must comply with NOAA Environmental Best Management Practices and Project Design Criteria requirements addressing sensitive habitat protection, protected species management, daylight-only operations, and archaeological site protection. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday unless authorized for weekend operations with 48-hour notice.