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RFQ 2024035 Derelict Vessel Removal Agreement THIS AGREEMENT is by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida organized and existing under the Laws of the State of Florida, (hereinafter called OWNER) and Outlaw Maritime, LLC (hereinafter called CONTRACTOR). OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: ARTICLE 1— WORK AND PROJECT CONTRACTOR shall complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents. The Work is generally described as follows: Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision in accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (FDEP) Best Management Practices for derelict vessel removal from public waters on an as needed basis. 1. Notify the Natural Resources Department and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement regarding removal activity at least 48 hours prior to the removal. Natural Resources, Melissa Meisenburg (772) 226-1651, mmeisenburg@indianriver.gov; FWC Law Enforcement, Officer Richard Marroquin (321)616-628, Richard.Marroquin@myfwc.com. The Contractor shall confirm with the Derelict Vessel Coordinator the plan of action addressing the methods of removal and any potential concerns. 2. The Derelict Vessel Coordinator from the Natural Resources Department shall be present during all removal activities. Absolutely no removal activities shall commence or continue without the representative present unless prior approval has been obtained. Failure to comply will void the contract. 3. The Contractor is responsible for determining if the vessel contains any pollutants. If present, the vendor shall remove and properly dispose of the pollutants in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws. 4. During removal the Contractor shall not disturb, trim, or remove any mangrove vegetation. Control devices to prevent turbidity and harmful substances from discharging into the adjacent waters during vessel removal will be installed prior to removal. All work shall avoid impacts to wetlands, mangroves, seagrasses, and other critical habitats. A manatee observer shall be present for all in - water work and a 'Caution Manatee Area' sign shall be placed on the working vessel. 5. No in -water work shall occur at night. ARTICLE 2 —TERM The term of this agreement is five (5) years with two (2) additional one (1) year renewals. ARTICLE 3 - COMPENSATION