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Contract# IRL2022-07 Encumbrance# GLO1-I895/GLO1-2205 procurement documents include specifications for the planting work. The specifications have been created based on Section 580 (Landscape Installation) of the standard Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) bidding documents. D. Mobilization & Installation of Plant Materials Mobilization and installation of the vegetation is planned to occur in June 2023. The timing of the plant installation will be beneficial to the survivorship of the materials, assuming that the 2023 wet season experiences typical rainfall events. The timeline for the project per this grant shows that the planting work is anticipated to be completed by mid-July 2023. This early completion date allows for the County and the Contractor to work around any unanticipated events, such as hurricanes or delays in mobilization, and complete the installation within the grant period. The completion date is flexible based on mobilization requirements, and any other events. The agreement with the planting contractor provides for a six-month guarantee for the survivorship of the planted materials from initial acceptance by the County. Maintenance of the planted materials during the guarantee period will be the responsibility of Contractor; County staff will be maintaining the surrounding areas to control the re -growth of non-native vegetation. E. Community Engagement Events Studies have shown that there is a clear link between environmental education programming and improvement in academic performance, critical thinking skills, personal growth and life -building skills in children aged K through 12. In addition, a number of the studies have shown that environmental education increased civic engagement and positive environmental behaviors'. To this end, the County plans to conduct two environmental education/community engagement efforts as part of this grant. Two organized events will be coordinated with local schools, special interest groups, as well as municipal partners and other County Departments. Spoil islands are known to have issues with accumulated waste and debris. Boaters anchor near the shallow areas adjacent to the islands and often leave behind picnic waste and other items. Additionally, items are blown of fall off boats in the IRL, and this material ends up piled within mangrove prop roots, or further ashore depending on high tide events and periodic storms. The County plans to arrange for clean-up days to remove debris from all three of the large islands within the LTICA. The events will include a brief introduction to the issues facing the IRL and the goals and objectives of the LTICA project. Small groups will then be organized to traverse the perimeter and inland areas of the islands to collect the waste materials. The County will coordinate with the Solid Waste Disposal District and boating organizations to move the debris for safe disposal at the County's landfill. I = Nicole M. Ardoinhups://orcidorg/0000-0002-3290-8211, Alison W. Bowers, Noelle Wyman Roth & Nicole Nolthuis (2018) Environmental education and K-12 student outcomes: A review and analysis of research, The Journal of Environmental Education, 49:1,1-17, DOP 10.1080/00958964.2017.1366155 F. Monitoring & Preparation of Status Reports Upon completion of the planting, County staff will conduct monthly monitoring of the restoration areas to collect photographic data, and to identify any site maintenance required. Additional monitoring will occur in conjunction with the planned clean-up events. The County will prepare and submit quarterly progress reports after the first quarter following contract execution and continuing to project completion. These reports will summarize the status of design efforts, as well as providing a description of regulatory and stakeholder meeting completed. The County will complete 100% of the project and will submit a project final report. The final report will provide a detailed summary of the planting work, including photographs of the restored areas. VI. PROJECT TASK IDENTIFICATION: Indian River County shall complete the following tasks: • Task 1. Mechanical Treatment of Exotics: The County will arrange for a contractor to mechanically remove the exotic vegetation within the proposed areas to be planted. This Page 16