Attachment_E.pdf

Attachment E is a Weekly Project Status Report form for the Marine Debris Tire Removal Project (Grant No. NA24NOSX999C0002), issued by Pinellas County Solid Waste Department in Florida for tracking progress on the removal of approximately 3,300 tires from five artificial reef areas off the Pinellas County coast. The project encompasses the Clearwater Artificial Reef (320 acres, approximately 2,900 tires), Rube Allyn Reef Area (220 acres, approximately 160 tires), St. Pete Beach Artificial Reef (60 acres, approximately 60 tires), Treasure Island Artificial Reef (85 acres, approximately 70 tires), and Madeira Beach Artificial Reef (85 acres, approximately 110 tires). All recovered tires and associated marine debris must be transported to County-provided containers at the Artificial Reef Program Staging Area located at Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida. The RFP required proposals by April 16, 2026, with questions due by March 31, 2026. 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.

The progress report form requests metrics including the number of tires removed in the previous week, dive hours logged in the previous week, specific grid locations where work was performed, and total acres cleaned. Pricing was required 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. Contractors must meet stringent qualification requirements including a minimum of five years of experience in marine salvage or debris removal from sensitive habitats, comprehensive insurance coverage (workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, business automobile liability of $1,000,000, excess/umbrella liability of $1,000,000, and watercraft liability of $1,000,000), and compliance with NOAA Environmental Best Management Practices and protected species management protocols. The County obtained required Environmental Resource Permits at no cost to the contractor and provided the staging area for equipment mooring at no cost.