Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to award to a Contractor work to completely remove and dispose of various vessels and items as stated in the Proposal, including all materials, tools, equipment, labor and other incidental work necessary, as required or called for in this Proposal, Specifications and Construction Notes. A Contractor engaging in salvage and/or wreck removal operations shall ensure that they are in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and County laws. The following requirements may apply to any salvage and/or wreck removal operation: • Marine Surveyors may be hired on a case by case basis for the purpose of advising on operation plans monitoring salvage and wreck removal operations. • A written salvage plan shall be agreed upon before the commencement of any work. • Contractors shall minimize damage to corals and the natural resource. • Anyone working with hazardous materials shall be HAZWOPER trained and certified. • The Contractor shall remove any existing fuel, petroleum products, and hazardous materials prior to placement of vessels on the beach. • The contractor shall follow all DOH regulations regarding clean water and the following minimum best management practices (BMP) shall be followed: o Surround the entire disposal area with a minimum 6-foot-high dust fence to prevent any debris going into ocean waters. o Surround the perimeter of the dust fence with silt fences or biosocks to prevent any debris being carried away by rain/storm water.
