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Home My WebLink About2020-029WORK ORDER NUMBER 5 OSPREY ACRES FLOWAY AND NATURE PRESERVE NINE-MONTH PLANT MAINTENANCE, EXOTIC CONTROL, AND PLANT REPLACEMENT This Work Order Number 5 is entered into as of this 18th day of February , 2020, pursuant to that certain Continuing Contract Agreement for Environmental and Biological Support Services entered into as of October 10, 2017 ("Agreement"), by and between Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("COUNTY") and G.K. Environmental, Inc. ("CONSULTANT'). The COUNTY has selected the CONSULTANT to perform the professional services set forth on Attachment 1, attached to this Work Order and made part hereof by this reference. The CONSULTANT will perform the professional services for the fee schedule set forth in Attachment 2, attached to this Work Order and made a part hereof by this reference. The CONSULTANT will perform the professional services within the timeframe set forth in Attachment 3, attached to this Work Order and made a part hereof by this reference, all in accordance with the terms and provisions set forth in the Agreement. Pursuant to paragraph 1.4 of the Agreement, nothing contained in any Work Order shall conflict with the terms of the Agreement and the terms of the Agreement are incorporated in each individual Work Order as if fully set forth herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Work Order as of the date first written above. CONSULTANT n INDIAN RIVER COUNT LO G.K. ENVIRONMENTAIJ. INC., / I B OF COUNTY ZOMMM Title: nAdams, Chairma Atte-tt Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Comptroller ur1 •n h IQ • ✓�: �" ;": co�r�ri;'�io�`0P•• By SAS Deputy Clerk M Jason E. own, County Administrator Appr e as to f rm and. le sufficiency: William K. Debraal, Deputy County Attorney 1 fApublic works\keithm\stormwater projects\osprey acres operation\work orders\gk environmentaAwork order 5.doc ATTACHMENT 1 to WORK ORDER NUMBER 5 OSPREY ACRES FLOWAY AND NATURE PRESERVE NINE-MONTH PLANT MAINTENANCE, EXOTIC CONTROL, AND PLANT REPLACEMENT SCOPE OF WORK The COUNTY has requested that the CONSULTANT provide landscaping maintenance and exotic elimination services in the developed portion of Osprey Acres Floway and Nature Preserve, not including the Shallow Marsh 2 Area. The Scope of Work and costs are presented in Exhibit A, included herein. **END OF ATTACHMENT 1** Page 2 of 4 C:\Users\lclark\Desktop\02-18-20\Work Order 5.doc ATTACHMENT 2 to WORK ORDER NUMBER 5 OSPREY ACRES FLOWAY AND NATURE PRESERVE NINE-MONTH PLANT MAINTENANCE, EXOTIC CONTROL, AND PLANT REPLACEMENT 1. COMPENSA TION The COUNTY agrees to pay and the CONSULTANT agrees to accept, a monthly fee of $2,850/month, which equals $25,650.00 for the nine-month contract period for services rendered according to Attachment 1 of this Work Order and as summarized on Exhibit A, included herein. Additional services shall be performed at the hourly rates as set forth in the Agreement. 2. PARTIAL PAYMENTS The COUNTY shall make monthly partial payments to the CONSULTANT for all authorized work pertaining directly to this project performed during the previous calendar month. The CONSULTANT shall submit invoices monthly for services performed and expenses incurred pursuant to this Agreement during the prior month. The CONSULTANT shall submit duly certified invoices in duplicate to the Director of the Public Works Department. For lump sum line items, the amount submitted shall be the prorated amount due for all work performed to date under this phase, determined by applying the percentage of the work completed as certified by the CONSULTANT, to the total due for this phase of the work. For time and material line items, the amount submitted shall be based on the actual hours worked and expenses incurred for the billing period. The amount of the partial payment due the CONSULTANT for the work performed to date under these phases shall be an amount calculated in accordance with the previous paragraph and less previous payments. Per F.S. 218.74(2), the COUNTY will pay approved invoices on or before the forty-fifth day after the COUNTY receives the CONSULTANT's invoice. **END OF ATTACHMENT 2** Page 3 of 4 C:\Users\lclark\Desktop\02-18-20\Work Order 5.doc ATTACHMENT 3 to WORK ORDER NUMBER 5 OSPREY ACRES FLOWAY AND NATURE PRESERVE NINE-MONTH PLANT MAINTENANCE, EXOTIC CONTROL, AND PLANT REPLACEMENT 1. TIME FOR COMPLETION Unless otherwise extended in writing by modification of this Work Order, the duration of this Work Order shall be nine -months from the Notice -to -Proceed date issued by the COUNTY. **END OF ATTACHMENT 3** Page 4 of 4 C:\Users\lclark\Desktop\02-18-20\Work Order 5.doc EXHIBIT A G. K. ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Environmental Consulting GEORGE R. KULCZYCK(, CEC, CES, CEL 155 McKee Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 Phone 772-567-9129 Email clic o mc.omi Mr. Keith McCully, P.E. February 4, 2020 Stormwater Engineer Indian River County 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3388 RE: GKE Professional Service Agreement for: Osprey Acres / Flow Way 9 -Month Maintenance of Invasive Species & Plant Replacement Dear Keith, This letter is in response to the requested proposal for the above referenced project in Indian River County, Florida, for environmental services. G. K. Environmental, Inc. (GKE) will be pleased to provide this scope of service under this contract, which is outlined below: TASK 1.0 Onsite Maintenance / 9 -Month Warranty for Invasive, Exotic Plant Control, and Plant Replacement 1.1 GKE will provide all supervision, labor, herbicide, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary for the maintenance treatment. 1.2 Site will be visited every two weeks with treatments as necessary to control undesirable growth. 1.3 All Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) listed exotic nuisance species will be cut and/or treated in place with EPA -certified herbicides to preserve the desirable native vegetation. No Roundup will be used. 1.4 Native vegetation will be left for the benefit of wildlife, unless otherwise requested. 1.5 A comprehensive management report will be submitted detailing work preformed upon completion of each service visit. 1.6 a) The maintenance and warranty period for all landscaping shall run consecutive and the duration is nine months, beginning on date of final acceptance of the Project by the Indian River County Commission or the acceptance by the County of this Work Order, whichever occurs last. During the nine month maintenance and warranty period, operate and maintain the temporary irrigation facilities, maintain the plantings and guarantee that 85% of the planted individuals become established and show signs of normal growth, based upon standard growth parameters such as height, base diameter or canopy circumference. GKE shall also guarantee 90% cover by appropriate wetland herbaceous species. b) Replace all plantings not meeting the above warranty period. All replacement plantings shall be Florida #1 specimens and they shall be installed and maintained as recommended by the supplier nursery and specified herein. Coordinate planting with County personnel. Replacements shall be at no cost to the County. c) Perform maintenance as necessary to ensure plant survivability. Take special care not to disturb birds, nests or other wildlife. d) Fertilize all plantings as necessary to ensure proper growth throughout the maintenance and warranty period and provide all other care necessary for their survival at no additional cost. GKE agrees to perform the vegetation management services stated above as follows: $1,425.00 per visit / $2,850.00 monthly (2 site visits per month) CONDITIONS: 1) GKE shall not be responsible for acts beyond its reasonable control, including adverse soil and/or water conditions, adverse weather conditions, unavailable materials, Acts of God, war, acts of vandalism, theft, or third party actions. 2) Invoices submitted for work completed shall be paid within 45 days of receipt. A finance charge of 1.500% per month or an annual percentage rate of 18.00% will be computed on all past due balances. 3) Any incidental activity not explicitly mentioned in this proposal is excluded from the scope of work. 4) This proposal shall be valid for 30 days. Either party may cancel this contract with 30 -day written notice. This agreement automatically renews Page 2 of 4 McCully / Proposal / Osprey Acres Flow Way 2-4-20 upon anniversary of execution date, unless notice is given by either party, with at least 30 days written notice. 5) GKE will maintain insurance coverage, which includes but is not limited to: General Liability, Property Damage, Automobile Liability, and Workman's Compensation, at its own expense. 6) No alterations, oral or written, of the terms contained above shall be valid unless made in writing and wholly accepted by authorized representatives of GKE. GKE FEES / COMPENSATION Invoices will be submitted following work completed.. GKE hourly rates (2020/2021) are $150.00 / hour for Principal Ecologist and $45.00 / hour for administrative / staff assistance, and if needed $85.00 / hour for CAD operator and $75.00 / hour for field biologist / chemist / field assistant, and $55.00 per hour for field assistant. If additional related work beyond the above scope is required, an additional proposal will be provided. Your endorsement below will serve as agreement by client to compensate G. K. Environmental, Inc. for services rendered in connection with this agreement within thirty (30) days of date of invoice(s). Page 3 of 4 McCully / Proposal / Osprey Acres Flow Way 2-4-20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed these presents this 18th day of February 2020. OWNER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COSY, FLORIDA GO'"'•° ,on,� (fig ture) 40 san Adams, Chairman;"' ' 7i, �.''iiti,r�f'�� .•'Ott;>. Approved by BCC February 18, 2020 ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Circuit Court Deputy Clerk Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency: il,�L� "r,2'.0 ylan Reingol , rn County Attorney n G.K. Environmental, Inc. George R. Kulczycki, President (Printed name and title) Witnessed by: (Printed name) ka&. 1 Id5no (Printed name) Page 4 of 4 McCully / Proposal / Osprey Acres Flow Way 2-4-20