Attachment_C.pdf

This document is an Attachment C for a contract under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program, issued by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners in Florida. The contract opportunity, identified as Bid or Proposal Number 23-0400-RFP, is for Red Tide Generated Marine Life Collections and Disposal. The project aims to establish a contract with a qualified contractor to collect, remove, and dispose of deceased marine life produced by red tide events in Pinellas County, which encompasses 274 square miles of land and 588 miles of shoreline, including 35 miles of coastal beaches.

The primary focus is on collecting and disposing of marine life from the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay waters, the Intracoastal Waterway, and associated canals and waterways to prevent onshore wash-up. The collection will be limited to public waterways, public beaches, and other public properties within Pinellas County, excluding private properties and marinas. The contract is part of the Pinellas County Red Tide Plan, which is designed to provide timely and coordinated operations using a combination of County and Contractor resources. The document specifically notes that the contractor must obtain FEMA pre-approval before using any DHS seals, logos, crests, or reproductions of flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials.