To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Delta Scrap and Salvage
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Delta Scrap and Salvage in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to provide marine salvage services for the period December 1, 2024 through November 3, 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.
Delta Scrap & Salvage is a licensed demolition contractor specializing in vessel recycling with over 45 years of experience. The contractor is conveniently located 0.8 miles from the Office of the Sheriff Marine Patrol Office in Oakley and they use heavy equipment to safely offload vessels from trailers. Additionally, they ensure the proper separation of hazardous materials and prioritize safety and environmental responsibility in their vessel destruction and recycling processes.
The department is seeking approval of this retroactive contract due ...
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