Statement_of_Work.pdf

Everglades National Park

Miami Dade, Collier and Monroe Counties Coastal Debris and Derelict Vessel Removal:

STATEMENT of SERVICES: The National Park Service (NPS) is anticipating award of a single service contract for removing marine debris and stranded derelict boats from coastal areas of Everglades National Park (ENP). This includes Florida Bay, Cape Sable and along the west coast of Everglades.

The Contractor(s) shall have the experience to provide the following services:

To be responsible for acquiring and using all publicly available resources and navigation aids to independently plan trips that safely navigate through the marine/coastal environment of Everglades National Park.

To provide pricing for and implement a search and reconnaissance strategy for each debris or vessel item using the best available location data as a starting point, with the expectation of expanding the search via navigable waters within a 5-mile radius around the starting point.

To provide pricing for the removal of located items. Each item located and priced will be award as on option for removal of the debris or vessel.

Remove the located debris and vessels from Everglades and lawfully dispose of this material in accordance with (IAW) all Federal, state, and local regulations.

Identify, document, remove and lawfully dispose of hazardous material found in the debris or vessels, IAW all Federal, state, and local regulations.

Provide all watercraft, equipment, and personnel necessary to perform the work required herein. This shall include having all equipment and materials on site necessary to contain any hazardous material, accidental discharge of the pollutants or other accidental damage to resources and shall be responsible for the remediation of any such discharge or damages.

Minimize impacts to natural resources, wilderness and threatened and endangered species

Oversee and coordinate any subcontracted work;

Communicate regularly with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR);

Provide brief written and photo documentation of items removed when invoicing.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The work on this contract shall be for a period of three

(3) months from award of contract. The work shall be conducted only Monday through Friday, during daylight hours. Any requests to work on weekends must be coordinated in advance with the COR. Contractor shall not deviate from the Monday through Friday schedule without receiving written concurrence from the COR.

Background The ENP’s coastal area extends from Florida Bay, around Cape Sable and along the west coast up to Everglades City. The coastal area consists of important fish and wildlife habitat. There are XXXX sites where this material exists (See Supporting Documents) and is to be removed and lawfully disposed of.

The debris and derelict vessels are hazards to boaters, the public and harm natural resources. It is possible that some of the debris or vessels contain hazardous materials including but not limited to oil, gas, batteries, and mercury containing lamps. These materials can harm the ecosystem, wildlife, and human environment.

The debris and vessels are located in mangroves or on shoals and beaches. Access to these areas, are in very shallow water or in remote backcountry areas that are difficult to access. In many cases, the bottom is sandy or marly with seagrass beds. Most of the debris/vessel removal will utilize methods common to the salvage industry such as using float bags, attaching drag lines, towing or barging, and turbidity curtains. However, specialized equipment (i.e., such as shallow draft vessels) may be necessary to complete removals and will help minimize impacts to natural resources (i.e., seagrass beds).

Distance to locations varies depending on where you embark. The Contractor shall acquire and utilize all publicly available navigation aids to plan reconnaissance and removal activities. However, be aware that Flamingo (in Everglades) and Everglades City have boat ramps.

Contractor shall provide a minimum of 24-hour advance notification to the CO before going into the field. Contractor shall submit float plans that indicate where they are going to work.

Contractor shall propose pricing for reconnaissance of each item and pricing for the removal of items in the attached bid schedule. Pricing shall include labor categories and hours of effort per labor category. Pricing shall include all effort and costs for the removal and disposal of debris and vessels at a county approved landfill or recycling facility and for the proper disposal of all pollutants found in the vessels or debris.

STATEMENT OF WORK:

Task 1: Reconnaissance of Debris and Vessel Removal

To provide pricing for and implement a search and reconnaissance strategy for each debris or vessel item using the best available location data as a starting point, with the expectation of expanding the search via navigable waters within a 5-mile radius around the starting point. Pricing for recon should not be more than 1 day per item for labor and equipment.

Contractor is responsible for acquiring and using all publicly available resources and navigation aids to independently plan trips that safely navigate through the marine/coastal environment of Everglades National Park.

There are XXX (XXX) sites where debris or vessels have been found in the Everglades.

They are located in mangroves, on shoals and beaches. Hazardous waste may be associated with some of the sites.

Information about the material at each site can be found in associated documents included in the solicitation.

Deliverables

• Perform search/reconnaissance of debris/vessel.

• Document the length, width of vessel or debris, vessel number if applicable, vessel model/type if applicable, exact location of vessel. Document hazardous waste and their quantities at each site. Documentation showing the inventory and removal of hazardous waste shall be provided to the COR.

• Photograph each debris/vessel from a minimum of 3 different perspectives/angles as it is in the field.

• Brief written description of how debris or vessel will be removed.

• Retain documentation and photos produced and collected to be included with the invoicing for each item.

• Provide pricing for the options of removal.

Task 2 Debris and Removal Options

Remove awarded options for each debris or vessels item.

The Contractor shall anticipate that the marine debris/derelict vessels may fall apart during removal. Contractor shall account for parts or materials of the vessel, to include items onboard the vessel that may fall to the bottom of the waterway during removal.

When the COR conducts the final inspection of the project site, it shall be free of any material or equipment. Any material or equipment identified by the COR at final inspection of each site shall be removed in a manner approved by the COR and at no cost to the Government.

Deliverables

• The inventory, removal and documentation of hazardous waste and their quantities at each site. Hazardous waste shall be removed from the debris or vessel prior to moving the debris or vessel. Documentation showing the inventory and removal of hazardous waste shall be provided to the COR prior to removing the debris or vessel.

• Proof of lawfully disposed of hazardous waste at a County approved landfill.

• Photo documentation of each of the debris or vessels while being removed from the sites.

• Photo documentation of each of the debris or vessels at the contractors staging site if applicable.

• Photo documentation of the each of the debris or vessels at the disposal site (i.e., landfill)

• Proof of lawful disposal of debris and vessels at a County approved landfill.

• For each vessel or debris project site, notify the COR when removal has been completed and that the individual site is ready for inspection.

• Retain all photo and written documentation related to removal and disposal of each item and submit documentation with invoicing.