Attachment_AA-012.docx

Attachment_AA-012.docx appears to be an image file (image1.jpeg) depicting railings, bridge decking, and slabs, which seems tangentially related to the Citrus County, Florida Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-104 for Artificial Reef Deployment. The contract opportunity involves the implementation of Florida State Expenditure Plan (FSEP) 13-3's artificial reef program, specifically the barging and deployment of 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 project is already permitted through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (permit #SAJ-1999-00814, valid through April 18, 2027) and aims to restore and revitalize the Gulf Economy by expanding recreational activities through additional reef acreage. The primary objective is to create an artificial reef environment using concrete construction debris, which will provide ecological benefits and enhance recreational opportunities in the Gulf region. The county has secured the necessary environmental permissions and is seeking a contractor to execute the deployment of the concrete materials to the designated offshore location.