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Ecological Associates, Inc. — Cost Proposal and Scope of Work <br />C. Nest Marking and Monitoring (Task 3). <br />A representative sample of nests will be marked for determination of nest fate and <br />reproductive success (not to exceed 250 nests total in the entire Survey Area). Nests <br />will be marked using a series of stakes and surveyor's tape. These nests will be <br />monitored throughout their incubation period to determine nest fate (e.g., hatched, <br />washed out, depredated, vandalized, etc.). After an appropriate incubation period, and <br />in accordance with the FWC Handbook, nests will be excavated to determine <br />reproductive success. Two measures of reproductive success will be calculated: <br />hatching success (the percentage of eggs in the nest that hatch) and emerging success <br />(the percentage of eggs in the nest that produce hatchlings which successfully escape <br />from the nest). <br />D. Nest Protection (Task 4). <br />EAI will barricade and protect sea turtle nests deposited in areas of concern designated <br />by the County. Nests will be conspicuously marked for avoidance with a series of <br />stakes and surveyor's tape and be monitored throughout the season. These nests will <br />not be excavated for reproductive success purposes. Nest protection will be billed at <br />$25.00 per nest (EAI estimates 60 total nests requiring protection). <br />E. Reporting (Task 5). <br />EAI will prepare the marine turtle permit -required Index Nesting Beach Survey <br />(INBS), Statewide Nesting Beach Survey (SNBS), and Nest Productivity Assessment <br />(NPA) reports for this project and submit to the County and FWC, as mutually agreed <br />upon. <br />F. Data QA/QC Coordination (Task 6). <br />EAI staff will provide initial QA/QC to all County staff/volunteers at the beginning of <br />the nesting season and follow-up QA/QC throughout the nesting season. <br />EAI will submit its monthly billings for the services described above to Indian River <br />County in accordance with the fees and schedules set forth in Attachments A and B. No <br />deposit or advance mobilization fees are required. <br />Ecological Associates, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to be of continued service to Indian <br />River County. Should you have any questions regarding the enclosed Scope of Work or <br />associated costs, I can be reached at (772) 334-3729. <br />Sincerely, <br />N1A; <br />Niki Desjardin <br />54 <br />