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Task 2 . Monitoring <br /> The proposed oyster reef site was selected because it is the easiest of the four easternmost runnels <br /> to access, and it is possible to easily access the upstream and downstream sides of the reef without <br /> having to walk across the reef. Grab water samples will be collected once per week from a point <br /> upstream of the reef and a point downstream of the reef. These samples will be analyzed for total <br /> kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), ammonia nitrogen (NH3), nitrate-nitrite nitrogen (NO,), total phosphorus <br /> (TP), ortho phosphorus (OP), and total suspended solids (TSS). The water samples will be taken to <br /> the North Water Treatment Plant on 58th Avenue for shipment to the County' s laboratory. Water <br /> temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductivity, pH, turbidity, water depth, and secchi depth <br /> data will be collected at the upstream and downstream stations each time water samples are <br /> collected. <br /> Task 3 . Maintenance <br /> The oyster reef will be inspected on a weekly basis to remove plant debris from the upstream side <br /> of the reef. It is possible that plant species such as Spartina alternflora and Distichlis spicata, and <br /> the three mangrove species found along the runnel will root into the top of the reef. Mangroves will <br /> be cleared from the top of the reef as they appear in this area. <br /> Task 3 . Reporting <br /> A monthly report analyzing the status of the oyster reef and analyzing the water quality data will be <br /> prepared and submitted to the County for review. A summary report will be prepared that analyzes <br /> in detail the water quality data and status of the structural aspects of the reef as they have developed <br /> through the first six months of operation. <br /> Costs <br /> The compensation for services rendered for the scope of services described by this proposal shall <br /> not to exceed $9,500.00 without prior authorization from the County. <br /> The County agrees to pay for laboratory expenses associated with this scope of services. ETC will <br /> collect the water samples and then deliver the water samples to the North County Water treatment <br /> Plant for transport to the laboratory contracted to the County. In total 52 samples will be collected <br /> and analyzed for TKN, ammonia nitrogen, NOx, TP, OP, and TSS <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />