Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form submitted by Pinellas County Solid Waste department in support of a non-competitive procurement for an Artificial Reef - Tire Removal Project. The form documents the justification for bypassing the competitive bidding process and requires approval from an oversight committee consisting of Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, Chris Rose, and the Department ACA. The project involves removing approximately 3,300 tires from five artificial reef areas off the Pinellas County coast, including the Clearwater Artificial Reef (320 acres), Rube Allyn Reef Area (220 acres), St. Pete Beach Artificial Reef (60 acres), Treasure Island Artificial Reef (85 acres), and Madeira Beach Artificial Reef (85 acres). Recovered tires and marine debris are to be transported and unloaded into County-provided containers at the Artificial Reef Program Staging area located at Sand Key Park in Clearwater, Florida.

The form requests specific project information including the project name, total budget estimate, duration of engagement, and the project manager responsible for oversight. Critical to the justification process is documentation of whether the vendor has been utilized on prior contracts and an explanation of the background supporting the non-competitive selection. The form indicates that committee member approval is required, with yes/no voting boxes provided for each committee member to formally authorize the non-competitive procurement. The form was last revised on May 5, 2023.