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Home My WebLink About2020-240WORK ORDER NUMBER OA -1 MAINTENANCE OF INVASIVE VEGETATION SPECIES WITHIN OSPREY ACRES FLOWAY AND NATURE PRESERVE'S FLOWAY AND SHALLOW MARSH AREAS This Work Order Number OA -1 is entered into as of this 17th day of November , 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 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS G.K. ENVIRONMENTAL, I C. OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY :J��............ � -•F�� w• By: By seph E. Flescher, Chairman Titl '�� Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court ancf �'%fRcouNz�'�a Comptroller By uM/ Dep ty Clerk Jason �. Blown, County Administrator Approied as to form and legal sufficiency: William K. Debraal, Deputy County Attorney 1 fApublic works\keithm\stormwater projects\osprey acres operation\work orders\gke\work order oa-1.doc ATTACHMENT 1 to WORK ORDER NUMBER 2 MAINTENANCE OF INVASIVE VEGETATION SPECIES WITHIN OSPREY ACRES FLOWAY AND NATURE PRESERVE'S FLOWAY AND SHALLOW MARSH AREAS SCOPE OF WORK The COUNTY has requested that the CONSULTANT provide exotic vegetation elimination services in Osprey Acres Floway and Nature Preserve's floway and shallow marsh areas. The Work is generally described in Exhibit A, included herein. **END OF ATTACHMENT 1** Page 2 of 4 F:\Public Works\KeithM\Stormwater Projects\Osprey Acres Operation\Work Orders\GKE\Work Order OA-Ldoc ATTACHMENT 2 to WORK ORDER NUMBER 2 MAINTENANCE OF INVASIVE VEGETATION SPECIES WITHIN OSPREY ACRES FLOWAY AND NATURE PRESERVE'S FLOWAY AND SHALLOW MARSH AREAS 1. COMPENSATION The COUNTY agrees to pay and the CONSULTANT agrees to accept, a not -to -exceed fee of $71,500 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 F:\Public Works\KeithM\Stormwater Projects\Osprey Acres Operation\Work Orders\GKE\Work Order OA-Ldoc ATTACHMENT 3 to WORK ORDER NUMBER GKE 2 MAINTENANCE OF INVASIVE VEGETATION SPECIES WITHIN OSPREY ACRES FLOWAY AND NATURE PRESERVE'S FLOWAY AND SHALLOW MARSH AREAS 1. TIME FOR COMPLETION Invasive vegetative species control will begin immediately after the Work Order is approved by the COUNTY. **END OF ATTACHMENT 3** Page 4 of 4 F:\Public Works\KeithM\Stormwater Projects\Osprey Acres Operation\Work Orders\GKE\Work Order OA-Ldoc EXHIBIT A G. K. ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Environmental Consulting GEORGE R. KULCLYCKI, CEC, CES, CEI 155 McKee Lane Vero Beach, FL 32960 Phone 772-567-9129 Email Mr. Keith McCully, P.E. November 3, 2020 Stormwater Engineer Indian River County 1801 27th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3388 RE: GKE Professional Service Agreement for: Osprey Acres — Flow Way (Task I -A) Shallow Marsh (Task I -B) 11 -Month Maintenance (2x's per month) of Invasive Species within the Flow Way and the Shallow Marsh Area (November 15, 2020 — September 31, 2021) Dear Keith, This letter is in response to the requested proposal for the above referenced project in Indian River County, Florida, for environmental services as generally required for Industry Standards and/or State and Federal Environmental Resource / Individual Permits and Compliance. G. K. Environmental, Inc. (GKE) will be pleased to provide this scope of service under this contract, which is outlined below: Flow Way - TASK I -A 1.0 GKE to provide: Onsite Maintenance / 11 Months (22 treatments) for Invasive, Exotic Plant Control (November 2020 -September 31, 2021) 1.1 GKE will coordinate labor, herbicide, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary for the maintenance treatment. 1.2 Site will be visited twice each month with treatments as necessary to control undesirable growth within the flow way, 3 trails, and inside fence line. 1.3 All Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) listed exotic nuisance native species will be cut and/or treated in place with EPA -certified herbicides to preserve the desirable native vegetation. 1.4 Native vegetation will be left for the benefit of wildlife, unless otherwise requested. 1.5 A management report will be submitted detailing work preformed upon completion of each service visit. 1.6 Perform maintenance as necessary to ensure plant survivability. Take special care not to disturb birds, nests or other wildlife. GKE agrees to perform (same as previous contract) the vegetation management services stated above as follows: $1,500.00 per visit, twice monthly / $3,000.00 per month for 11 months Total Cost: $33,000.00 for 22 visits NOTE: No increase from last year. Shallow Marsh - TASK I -B 1.0 GKE to provide: Bi -monthly maintenance of Shallow Marsh site. 1.1 Bi -monthly maintenance — 2 visits per month for 11 months / 22 visits (November 2020—September 2021) with boat, spray Gator, backpacks, equipment, chemicals, and crew. $3,500,00 per month ($1,750.00 per visit / 2 visits per month / 22 visits) for 11 months Total Cost: $38,500.00* *Price remains the same as last year except for doubling the visits to 2 times per month vs. 1 time per month. OSPREY ACRES - 30± Acres of Maintenance TOTAL for TASK 1-A and TASK 1-B = $ 6,500.00 / month TOTAL for TASK 1-A and TASK 1-113 = $71,500.00 / year 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. Page 2 of 4 McCully / Proposal / Osprey Acres: Flow Way & Shallow Marsh 11-3-20 2) Invoices submitted for work completed shall be paid within 30 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 upon anniversary of execution date, unless notice is given by either party, with at least 30 days written notice. 5) GKE and subcontractor 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. Invoices are payable within 45 days of date of invoice(s). Any additional work outside the above scope will be invoiced per GKE hourly rates as approved by IRC continuing contract or agreed upon lump sum. 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 & Shallow Marsh 11-3-20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed these presents this 17th day of November 2020. OWNER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Y GO... h E. Flescher, Chairman Approved by BCC November 17, 2020 ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Circuit Court D uty Clerk Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency: i _F" AA�I ylan ... 1 G.K. Environmental, Inc. I, iz . �couNT�+• �rintE , County Administrator R. Kulcz> tki, Pr. name and title) Witnessed by: (Printed name) (Printed name) Page 4 of 4 McCully / Proposal / Osprey Acres: Flow Way & Shallow Marsh 11-3-20