CN-370000-GC695.pdf

This document is a contract between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, specifically the Manatee County Environmental Management Department, for the Storage Tank System Compliance Verification Program. The contract (No. GC695) is a state-level agreement effective from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2017, focusing on local implementation of storage tank system inspections and compliance monitoring within Manatee County.

The contract establishes a compliance verification program for storage tank systems, requiring the contractor (Manatee County) to perform comprehensive inspections of regulated facilities, including storage tanks, petroleum storage systems, and related installations. The contractor will conduct discharge inspections, closure inspections, installation inspections, and routine compliance checks in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Chapters 62-761 and 62-762. The contract is structured as a per-task assignment with a lump sum payment method, and includes provisions for performance assessments, with the contractor required to complete specific percentages of inspections within given timeframes. The contract also outlines detailed responsibilities for enforcement actions, reporting, and maintaining compliance with state environmental regulations.