Public Works Department
Date: November 19, 2024
Approve Sole Source Procurement Request and Corresponding Service Agreement for Routine Debris Removal and Trash Abatement in Huntington Harbour Utilizing Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) Designed to Remove Trash/Debris Inaccessible to Marine Vessels
BACKGROUND
Huntington Harbour is the terminal point for the Anaheim Bay/Huntington Harbour watershed which encompasses 80 square miles As the terminal point for the watershed, Huntington Harbour receives tons of trash/debris from upstream storm drain conveyances Trash tends to accumulate in tight corners and pockets in Huntington Harbour which is often inaccessible via land or conventional marine vessels Clean Earth Rover is the only Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV) on the market that can access these areas due to its relatively small size
NEED/WHY/BENEFITS
City staff fields many complaints regarding trash/debris in Huntington Harbour especially after storms Trash and debris negatively impact the marine environment in Huntington Harbour Clean Earth Rover would remove trash/debris from the waters in Huntington Harbour which would improve the water quality and aesthetic quality of the harbor water Clean Earth Rover can access docks, underneath bridges, and other tight areas that conventional marine vessels can not
DETAILS
Clean Earth Rovers will provide trash/debris removal services on a set schedule Proposed service contract details trash removal services twice a year in 3 primary sites and 4 secondary sites Sites were identified based on the 2 pilot studies conducted in winter and summer of 2024
FUNDING/SCHEDULE
Staff is requesting $201,800 to be appropriated from the Storm Water Quality Fund to the 3-year plus an optional 4th year for the contract
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Sole Source procurement request with Clean Earth Rovers.
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a 3-year (with optional 1 year extension), not to exceed $201,800 contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Clean Earth Rovers for Routine Debris Removal and Trash Abatement in Huntington Harbour Utilizing Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV).
Appropriate $201,800 for the Storm Water Quality Fund to account 89285201.82500.