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,, APTIM 2. Task 2: 2024 Sea Turtle and Shorebird Monitoring February 6, 2024 Page 3 of 6 The Sector 3 2024 sea turtle and shorebird monitoring will be managed and coordinated by APTIM, and conducted by APTIM's approved subconsultant, Ecological Associates, Inc. (EAI). EAI will be available to join APTIM and CPE to meet with the County on a weekly basis to provide a status report of the monitoring. Task 2: Scope of Work APTIM will oversee the scope of work proposed by EAI and provide the necessary administrative coordination to the County. The 2024 sea turtle monitoring effort along the approximate 6.7 mile shoreline (R-20 to R-55) within the Sector 3 Project Area addresses permit -required post -construction sea turtle monitoring. The monitoring will comply with all applicable conditions set forth in the regulatory permits and related authorizations for the project. EAI has provided the enclosed proposal and cost breakdown (Attachment 1) for sea turtle monitoring tasks, which are summarized as follows: 1. Mobilization 2. Project Management 3. Daily Sea Turtle Monitoring and Data Management 4. Nest Marking and Monitoring 5. Weekly Shorebird Nesting Surveys 6. Weekly Escarpment Surveys and Reporting 7. Lighting Surveys 8. Reporting Task 2: Deliverable EAI will submit a nesting season summary report within 90 days of completion of all monitoring activities. Additionally, an Excel spreadsheet summarizing all nesting activity and reproductive success will be prepared and submitted electronically to JCP Compliance and FWC. EAI will provide the lighting survey results to APTIM in standard report form as well as on an Excel spreadsheet. Reports, including recommendations for correcting problem lights, will be provided within 30 days of each survey. Task 2: Schedule The sea turtle monitoring will commence in March 2024. Task 2: Cost The lump sum cost for this task is $271,735.75.