To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Marine Emporium Boat Works Contract
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Marine Emporium Boat Works, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to provide marine salvage services for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $500,000 in contractual service expenditures over a 3-year period and will be funded 100% by the California Department of Boating and Waterways grant, Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE).
BACKGROUND:
The waterways in and around Contra Costa County have long been used for illegal dumping and sinking of abandoned and derelict vessels of all sizes and types. If these vessels remain in the water, they can become a hazard to safety, navigation, wildlife, and the environment. Additionally, many vessels carry hazardous materials that if discharged can lead to other potential hazards. The occupancy of abandoned vessels in the waterway adversely impacts residents, and commercial and recreational boaters in and around Contra Costa County. The Office of the Sheriff's Marine Services Unit utilizes salvers who are specially trained, equipped, and capable of safely removing vessels that may be afloat, aground, or submerged.
Established in 1968, Marine Emporium is a licensed on-water haul-out and vessel repair yard located in Oakley. With a travel lift and crane attachment capable of hauling vessels up to 60 tons, they provide expert services for abandoned vessels. They offer 10 acres of storage for vessels and can accommodate the Office of the Sheriff with vessels requiring recycling or disposal, whether hazardous or non-hazardous.
The department is seeking approval of this retroactive contract due to an administrative delay caused by the substa...
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