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EXHIBIT A Mr. Quintin Bergman Indian River County Coastal Division 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Mr. Bergman: ZAI ECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. January 26, 2024 Ecological Associates, Inc. (EAI) is pleased to submit its Scope of Work and Cost Proposal for providing professional environmental services to Indian River County. All conditions related to this proposal shall be governed under EAI's Continuing Contract Agreement for Consulting Environmental, Ecological, and Biological Support Services with the County dated September 26, 2023. The new task is for sea turtle monitoring along approximately 10 miles of beach in support of the County's Habitat Conservation Plan during the 2024 sea turtle nesting season, as described in the Scope of Work presented below. This monitoring will provide baseline data for future beach nourishment projects and support long-term monitoring efforts for sea turtles along the County's beaches. Scope of Work: Task 1: Project Management and Mobilization The Survey Area consists of an approximately 0.6 -mile northern section (FDEP R-17 to R-20) and an approximately 9.5 -mile southern section (R-68 to the Indian River/St. Lucie County Line). Pre-existing survey zone boundaries will be verified and re- marked, and project -specific data sheets and a database will be created. EAI will install signs, posts, and hardware provided by the County using centimeter accurate RTK units. An EAI project manager will oversee all fieldwork and data management operations, participate in weekly check-in meetings with the County, and consult with the County on monitoring requirements, as necessary. A project schedule, as well as field survey schedules, will be created and maintained throughout the life of the project. All equipment and supplies necessary to successfully implement this Scope of Work are available.