Removal of Aids to Navigation from Everglades National Park

The Coast Guard Procurement and Contracting Department of BASE Miami Beach contacted the Everglades National Park looking to remove 15 Aides To Navigation within the boundaries of the park several months ago and was provided with the Park's recommended list of contractors. These contractors have worked with the Park before and adhere to the Parks' environmentally sensitive area with a number of special restrictions. In addition, most of the area has endangered species habitat with additional restrictions and require work pursuant to Best Management Practices that the Park develop. This specialized knowledge in addition to familiarity with the area is the reason we targeted a certain smaller number of contractors. It is believed that these contractors are best able to perform the task in an efficient manner while exercising precaution regarding the protected species and habitats in the area.