Laserfiche WebLink
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />MEMORANDUM � <br />TO: Jason E. Brown, County Administrator <br />THROUGH: Richard B. Szpyrka, P.E., Public Works Director <br />FROM: Eric Chares�, Natural Resources Manager <br />SUBJECT: Sebastian Inlet Technical Advisory Committee Assistance, APTIM Work Order <br />No. 2018008-03 <br />DATE: November 1, 2021 <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br />The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is forming a Sebastian Inlet Technical <br />Advisory Committee (TAC) in order to involve key stakeholder groups and professionals in utilizing <br />the most recent scientific information avai able to provide technical expertise and feedback to the <br />FDEP for decision making. The Sebastian Inlet TAC will address questions and comments regarding <br />the Inlet's sediment budget and findings reported in the 2021 Annual Inlet Report. It is anticipated <br />that the initial TAC meeting will take place in December 2021. <br />Indian River County has been asked to provide representation on the TAC, with both the Public <br />Works Director, Richard Szpyrka, P.E., and Natural Resources Manager, Eric Charest selected as <br />County representatives. As participation on the TAC requires extensive coastal engineering data <br />analysis and review, the County's participation in the TAC also requires that County obtain <br />technical assistance from coastal engineerjng experts familiar with beach design in the northern <br />part of the County. <br />On April 17, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the Continuing Contract <br />Agreement for Continuing Engineering Services with Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC <br />(APTIM) for professional coastal ergineering support services. The original contract was for three <br />(3) years with an option for one (1) two-year extension at the County's discretion. This contract <br />was renewed on May 18, 2021 for the two (2) year extension. <br />In response to the County's request for technical support with the Sebastian Inlet TAC, APTIM has <br />prepared Work Order No. 2018008-3 to provide coastal engineering support services. Work Order <br />No. 2018008-3 includes APTIM's in person attendance at up to three (3) TAC meetings and <br />associated literature review and coordination efforts. Total lump sum cost provides by APTIM for <br />Sebastian Inlet TAC support is $13,054.00. <br />27 <br />