Attachment_AA-008.docx

The document is an Attachment related to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-104 for Artificial Reef Deployment issued by Citrus County, Florida, focusing on a marine environmental restoration project. 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 site is already permitted through U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit #SAJ-1999-00814, which remains valid through April 18, 2027. The primary objectives include restoring and revitalizing the Gulf Economy by expanding reef acreage to support increased recreational activities.

The project is funded through the Florida State Expenditure Plan (FSEP) 13-3 artificial reef program, with a clear environmental and economic development focus. The deployment will create additional marine habitat and potentially enhance local fishing and marine recreational opportunities. While specific pricing details are not provided in the document, the project appears to be a government-sponsored environmental initiative aimed at marine ecosystem enhancement and economic stimulation for the coastal region. The County has already completed significant preliminary work, including obtaining necessary environmental permits, which suggests a well-planned and strategically developed project.