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0D <br />CONSENT <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Jason E. Brown, County Administrator <br />THROUGH: Richard B. Szpyrka,IP.E., Public Works Director <br />FROM: James W. Ennis, P.E., PMP, Assistant Public Works Director <br />SUBJECT: Renewal of Agreements for Continuing Environmental and Biological Support Services RFQ# <br />2017053 Project No. IRC -1720 <br />DATE: October 7, 2019 <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br />On October 10, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners approved the four (4) firms selected for the continuing <br />Environmental and Biological Support Services for Engineering Projects with Indian River County. The original contract <br />was for two (2) years with an option for two (2) additional two-year extensions at the County's discretion. <br />County staff has negotiated standard fee with each individual firm. The fee schedules reflect fair and competitive rates <br />for comparable professional services and tasks. These fees will be the basis for individual projects and work orders. <br />The selected firms below have submitted fee schedules that have been accepted by reviewing staff: <br />FIRM <br />Ecological Associates, Inc. <br />Environmental Science Assoc. <br />G.K. Environmental, Inc. <br />LOCATION <br />Jensen Beach, Florida <br />Delray Beach, Florida <br />Vero Beach, Florida <br />Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. Vero Beach, Florida <br />FUNDING <br />CHANGES FROM 2017/2019 to 2019/2021 RATES <br />Overall fees increase average 5.86% <br />Overall fees increase average 5.34% <br />Fee increases for Field Asst I $15/hour and <br />$10/hour Field Asst II <br />Reimbursable expenses billed 4.6% of labor rate. <br />Previously billed at 4% of labor rate. <br />Funding sources for continuing environmental and biological support services will vary, depending on the type of <br />project and the associated County Division.' <br />Staff will provide funding information for each project any time a work order under these contracts is submitted for <br />Board approval. <br />12 <br />