Marine Debris Removal on Aquacultural Leases - Vicinity of Cedary Key, Florida

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to enter into a single-source agreement with aquaculture parcel leaseholders, sublessees, or authorized users to remove marine debris from aquacultural leases in the vicinity of Cedary Key, Florida. The contractor will be required to remove derelict aquaculture gear, separate cultch material from debris, transport cultch material to restoration sites, and dispose of debris. The contractor must have an active State-Owned Sovereignty Submerged Land Aquaculture Lease and previous experience with cleanup. Some key points to consider are: • The contractor must provide their own equipment, including boats and motors, winches, lines, and other supplies needed to locate and collect debris. • The contractor must follow guidelines and best management practices as stipulated in the program terms and mandatory educational seminar. • The contractor must have knowledge of local tides, navigation hazards, dangerous wildlife, and weather systems. • The estimated dollar amount for the contract is up to $70 per clam bag, with an approximate total program award amount of $935,000.