Biological Debris Removal within Miami-Dade County

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has entered into a grant agreement with Miami-Dade County for the removal of biological debris resulting from red tide or other nuisance marine algae, such as sargassum. Under this agreement, the Grantee is required to provide documentation for each contamination event to the Department for approval before commencing removal services to ensure eligibility for cost reimbursement. This award, identified by solicitation number RT034, provides 1,400,000 dollars in state funding from the FY 2022-2023 GAA LI #1645. The performance period for these services is established from June 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, with the agreement officially signed on August 5, 2026.