Red Tide Generated Marine Life Collection and Disposal

In an effort to ensure public health and safety at public beaches and waterways, the County desires to establish a contract with a qualified contractor(s) for collection, removal, and disposal of deceased marine life produced by red tide. The County has 274 square miles of land and 588 miles of shoreline including 35 miles of coastal beaches. The Pinellas County Red Tide Plan includes considerations for collection, removal, and disposal of deceased marine life generated by a red tide event that impacts Pinellas County. The plan was developed to provide timely and coordinated operations using a combination of County and Contractor resources. The primary collection and disposal of red tide generated deceased marine life will be from the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay waters, the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and associated canals and waterways to prevent onshore wash-up. This will include public waterways, public beaches, and other public property in and around the geographic boundary of Pinellas County, including all municipalities. Private property and marinas are not included, and the parcel owners shall be responsible for collection and removal of any deceased marine life.