Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_07-25-2023.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source document issued by Pinellas County Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division in Florida. The notice pertains to the Artificial Reef - Tire Removal Project, which involves the removal of approximately 3,300 tires from five artificial reef areas located off the coast of Pinellas County. 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). Interested contractors must submit convincing technical data demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed stated requirements to the Pinellas County Purchasing Department via OpenGov. The proposal submission deadline is April 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with a question submission deadline of March 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. No pre-bid conferences or scheduled site visits are required. 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.

Contractors must submit pricing 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 and including all personnel, materials, labor, equipment, profit, and overhead. No performance security is required. Contractors must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), business automobile liability ($1,000,000), excess/umbrella liability ($1,000,000), and watercraft liability ($1,000,000). All contractors must complete notarized affidavits including a Human Trafficking Affidavit, Common Carrier Attestation, and Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit, and register with the E-Verify system. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in marine salvage or debris removal from sensitive habitats and provide references from four customers for similar services. All work must comply with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Environmental Best Management Practices and Project Design Criteria addressing sensitive habitat protection, protected species management, daylight-only operations, and archaeological site protection. The County will obtain any required Environmental Resource Permit at no cost to the contractor and will provide the staging area for equipment mooring at no cost subject to a no-cost Facility Use Agreement.