Attachment_AA-004.docx

The document is a government file related to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-104 for Artificial Reef Deployment issued by Citrus County, Florida. The project involves barging and deploying 2,000 to 3,000 tons of processed concrete construction debris to Fish Haven #1, located approximately 25 miles west of Homosassa in the Gulf of America. The deployment is part of the Florida State Expenditure Plan (FSEP) 13-3 artificial reef program, which has been pre-permitted through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (permit #SAJ-1999-00814, valid through April 18, 2027). The primary objective is to restore and revitalize the Gulf Economy by expanding reef acreage and increasing recreational activities.

The project is funded through the FSEP 13-3 program and aims to create additional marine habitat and recreational opportunities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit indicates prior environmental and regulatory approval for the reef deployment site. The county has already completed the necessary permitting, which suggests a streamlined process for potential bidders. The scope of work focuses on transportation and strategic placement of concrete construction debris to create an artificial reef, which can provide economic and ecological benefits to the local marine environment and fishing community.