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