Taylor Lake Aquatic Plant Removal

The contract is for the removal of invasive aquatic and wetland vegetation, specifically primrose willow, from Taylor Lake in Pinellas County, Florida. The project involves mechanical removal of the vegetation and associated organic sediments, with a focus on enhancing the habitat for fish and wildlife. The contract was awarded to Florida Aquatic Solutions, and the work is expected to be completed within 90 days. The contract includes provisions for payment, insurance, and indemnification, as well as requirements for the contractor to comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Some key points include: • The contractor must remove all floating, emergent, and submerged portions of the plants and associated organic and detrital material within the designated work areas. • The contractor must transport the removed material to a County-owned disposal site. • The contractor must demobilize all equipment and repair any damage to the grounds and facilities. • The contractor must comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection and worker safety. The scope of work includes the removal of 8 acres of invasive aquatic and wetland vegetation, with a focus on primrose willow. The contractor must use mechanical removal methods and must not use temporary disposal or dropping of removed material into the lake. The contractor must also transport the removed material to a County-owned disposal site and demobilize all equipment at the end of the project.