Scope_of_Work.docx

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICE

The County of Volusia is seeking competitive bids from qualified marine salvage contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the removal of vessels that have been abandoned, including any parts of the vessel(s) located below the river bottom.

2.1 Contractor’s Responsibilities

A. The Contractor shall notify the County Project Manager at least 72 hours prior to removal of any of the vessels.

B. The County Project Manager, or their designee, shall be present during all removal activities unless prior written approval has been obtained.

C. The Contractor shall use applicable safety signs, warning lights, temporary barriers, dive flags, or other types of markers around work areas as needed to protect the public and worker health and safety.

D. When County staff identifies a derelict vessel for removal, awarded Contractor(s) will be asked to submit a quote for that particular vessel. Quotes shall include all costs for removal of said vessel in accordance with the Scope of Work, including permit costs. The Contractor submitting the lowest quote will be selected for removal of that vessel.

E. Awarded Contractors will be given an approximate location for each vessel. Contractor(s) shall be responsible for verifying locations of all vessels prior to submitting a Quote.

F. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining if the vessel contains any pollutants that may be harmful to the environment if discharged during any phase of removal, transport, or disposal. If pollutants are present, the Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of the pollutants prior to transport in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. The Contractor shall retain receipts documenting the proper disposal of pollutants. For purpose of this Agreement, the term pollutants shall include, but is not limited to, motor/vessel fuels, oils, and lead acid batteries. The Contractor shall provide and utilize containment booms and recoverable absorbent materials.

G. During the removal of the vessel, the Contractor shall not disturb, trim, cut back, or remove any mangrove vegetation. The Contractor shall provide and install control devices to prevent turbidity and toxic or harmful substances from discharging into adjacent waters during the removal of the derelict vessel.

H. All work shall be conducted to prevent any turbidity/siltation/water quality violation. Contractor shall install turbidity barriers with a ten foot radius around all vessels to be removed. The turbidity barrier shall be anchored to the bottom of the waterway. Additionally, appropriate erosion control and turbidity prevention measures shall be installed around the vessel/barge being used to remove the derelict vessel and around the perimeter of any upland staging area. All work shall avoid impacts to wetlands, mangroves, sea-grasses, and any other critical/endangered habitats and creatures that may be encountered.

I. All submerged vessels shall be floated before removal. The dragging of vessels shall be avoided both on and offshore. All vessels/barges used in vessel removal shall continually monitor water depths to avoid running aground.

J. The Contractor shall consult and confirm with the County on a plan of action addressing the methods of vessel removal and the handling of any turbidity/siltation/water quality issues and any potential discharge of pollutants. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of appropriate Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) erosion control and turbidity measurements, and any other precautionary measures taken before or after vessel recovery. Note that final turbidity levels shall be measured and allowed to return to not in excess of 20 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs) over initial turbidity readings prior to removal of turbidity measures. Precautionary measures shall include minimization of impacts to mangroves, sea grasses, and other native plants and animals. The plan shall also include an in-water vessel lifting and/or loading plan, towing plan, overland vessel transport and handling plan, and list of all equipment to be used for vessel removal and disposal operations.

K. At least one certified manatee observer (per barge) shall be present for all in-water work that is being performed. All turbidity barriers shall be monitored for manatee entanglement. A “Caution Manatee Area” sign, measuring at least 3ft by 4ft, shall be in place on the working vessel at all times.

L. At least one certified diver shall be present for all in-water work that is being performed. Placement of air bags to float the vessels may require diver to work in diminished water visibility.

M. No in-water work shall occur at night.

N. The land removal of all vessels shall consist of the installation of appropriate upland erosion/siltation/turbidity prevention measures prior to initiation of work. A crane, winch, and/or approved alternative method shall be used to lift the vessel from the land.

O. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits. The County of Volusia will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of the permit. Documentation of said cost shall be provided to the County Project Manager upon request.

P. Contractor shall remove specified derelict vessels using Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Best Management Practices. The Contractor will destroy the vessels and then transport them to the Tomoka Farms Road Landfill, 1990 Tomoka Farms Road, Port Orange, FL 32128-3752. The Contractor shall pay all applicable landfill fees and will supply a copy of the receipt of fees paid to the County Project Manager. The County of Volusia will reimburse the Contractor for the actual cost of the landfill fees.