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This Work Order Number 6 is entered into as of this 21st day of May 2024
pursuant to that certain Continuing Contract Agreement, dated May 2, 2023 (referred to as the
"Agreement"), by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida
("COUNTY") and Geosyntec ("Consultant").
The COUNTY has selected the Consultant to perform the professional services set forth on
Exhibit A (Scope of Work), attached to this Work Order and made part hereof by this reference. The
professional services will be performed by the Consultant for the mutually agreed upon lump sum or
maximum amount not -to -exceed professional fee. Any additional costs must be approved in writing,
and at a rate not to exceed the prices set forth in Exhibit B (Rate Schedule) of the Agreement, made a
part hereof by this reference. The Consultant will perform the professional services within the
timeframe more particularly set forth in Exhibit A (Time Schedule), 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 shall be deemed to be
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.
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
TIME SCHEDULE
FEE SCHEDULE
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Mr. Himanshu H. Mehta, P.E.
Managing Director
Solid Waste Disposal District
Indian River County
1325 74`h Avenue SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32968
6770 South Washington Avenue, Suite 3
Titusville, Florida 32780
P11 321.269.5880
www.gco.ynicc.com
22 April 2024
Subject: Proposal to Provide One Year of Groundwater Monitoring/Reporting and Related
Consulting Services
Former South Gifford Road Landfill
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
Dear Mr. Mehta:
Geosyntec Consultants (Geosyntec) is pleased to submit this letter proposal to the Indian River County
(IRC) Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) to provide professional services for Florida Department
of Environmental Protection (FDEP)-required activities associated with continued implementation of
the groundwater monitoring for the chlorinated volatile organic compound (CVOC) plume at the
Former South Gifford Road Landfill located in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida (Site). This
scope and fee proposal is based on correspondence with the FDEP and discussions with IRC. As
requested by IRC, this fee proposal includes budget for the following activities:
• Complete two semi-annual monitoring events for the plume monitoring well network,
• Provide related consulting services,
• Represent IRC during interactions with regulatory agencies,
• Prepare an annual pollution liabilities evaluation report for identified IRC -owned
environmental liabilities, and
• Prepare an annual groundwater monitoring report summarizing semi-annual sampling activities
and results.
Geosyntec has prepared this proposal (professional services as Exhibit A) as Work Order No. 6 for the
2023 Continuing Contract Agreement for Professional Services between IRC SWDD and Geosyntec.
The remainder of this letter provides an overview of the project background, a description of the
proposed scope of work, a budget estimate, and a discussion of the schedule for accomplishment of the
work described herein.
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PROJECT BACKGROUND
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As part of the long-term monitoring activities for the identified CVOC plume associated with the South
Gifford Road Landfill, a network of monitoring wells require sampling on an annual or semi-annual
basis to: (i) confirm that the CVOC plume is not migrating by monitoring the lateral and vertical extent;
(ii) evaluate the impact of source and dissolved plume bioremediation to assess CVOC plume centerline
concentrations over time; and (iii) assess the impact of biological and physical natural attenuation
processes on CVOC plume degradation.
Geosyntec conducted previous bioremediation injection events in 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2017 to
remediate recalcitrant CVOC groundwater impacts in the downgradient biobarriers and in the former
source area. Groundwater monitoring results in 2023 suggested that the plume monitoring well network
could be reduced to account for plume shrinkage since the previous 2017 bioremediation injection. In
the 2023 Annual GMR, Geosyntec recommended to remove 16 monitoring wells from the 2024
sampling and analysis plan, reducing the number of monitoring wells sampled from 42 to 26, a 38%
decrease. Geosyntec also recommended to change the reporting frequency from semi-annual to annual.
FDEP approved these recommendations to reduce sampling and reporting frequency in an approval
letter dated 18 March 2024.
PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
For the purpose of budgeting, the scope of work has been divided into the following phases:
• Phase 1 — Project Management,
• Phase 2 — Meetings/Regulatory Interaction,
• Phase 3 — Annual Pollution Remediation Liabilities Evaluation,
• Phase 4 — Semi -Annual Sampling Activities, and
• Phase 5 — Data Evaluation and Annual Reporting.
The remainder of this section presents a general description of the activities to be performed in each
phase.
Phase 1 — Proiect Management: Under this phase, Geosyntec will perform project planning and
management responsibilities, such as correspondence with IRC SWDD and FDEP, invoice review,
project coordination, and project administration. The budget includes two hours per month for the
project manager (24 hours total) and one hour per month (12 hours total) for the project administrator.
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Phase 2 — Meetinas/Reeulatory Interaction: Under this phase, Geosyntec will prepare for and attend
up to one meeting, with IRC SWDD, FDEP, and/or IRC Board of County Commissioners, as necessary.
It has been assumed that this meeting will be in person. Also, under this phase, four hours has been
included for the Senior Principal -in -charge to provide ongoing support to IRC SWDD related to
interaction and negotiation with FDEP.
Phase 3 —Annual Pollution Remediation Liabilities Evaluation: As requested by IRC SWDD, under
this phase, Geosyntec will prepare the annual environmental liability evaluation. This document is
prepared annually in response to Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 49 (GASB
No. 49), Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pollution Remediation Obligations, which requires
the inclusion and calculation of pollution remediation obligations. The objective of GASB No. 49 is to
enhance the usefulness and comparability of pollution remediation obligation information reported by
state and local governments. It has been assumed that the report will include evaluation of two sites,
including Former South Gifford Road Landfill (470141' Street) and Former Premier Citrus Property
(375 82nd Street). In addition, two hours have been included for a Florida -registered Professional
Engineer to conduct an independent review of the liability evaluation.
Phase 4 — Semi -Annual Samaline Activities: Under this phase, Geosyntec will perform 2024 routine
semi-annual groundwater monitoring. The semi-annual activities will include field preparation, water
level measurements, and groundwater sampling. Field preparation activities will include scheduling
and staffing, subcontracting, coordination with the analytical laboratory, field equipment preparation,
procurement of Passive Diffusion Bag (PDB) samplers, coordination with Vero Beach Municipal
Airport for water level measurement, and notifying FDEP of the field schedule.
Geosyntec will perform the groundwater sampling activities associated with the CVOC plume
monitoring well network. Sampling activities in 2024 will be completed with a combination of PDB
samplers, as a cost -savings measure, and traditional low -flow sampling techniques, to evaluate
groundwater quality and the occurrence of intrinsic biodegradation. PDBs are anticipated to be
purchased from EON Products, one of the few suppliers of this type of passive sampling device.
Groundwater sampling activities will be executed using a 2 -person sampling crew and will be
performed in general accordance with the FDEP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS).
The proposed Summer 2024 field event (tentatively scheduled for June 2024) will include sampling
and analyses of groundwater from 7 monitoring wells. The Summer 2024 field event is budgeted to
include 1 day with 2 people for groundwater sampling and PDB deployment activities for the next
sampling event. The proposed Winter 2024 field event (tentatively scheduled for December 2024) will
include sampling of 26 monitoring wells (19 using PDBs and 7 wells via traditional purging techniques)
to collect field water quality parameters. The Winter 2024 field event is budgeted to include a total of
3 days (with 2 people) for groundwater sampling activities and PDB deployment for the Summer 2025
field event. Consistent field documentation and field protocols will be utilized to develop reliable data
to support the natural attenuation evaluation for the groundwater plume. The groundwater samples will
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be analyzed in accordance with the sampling plan summarized in the 2023 Annual Groundwater
Monitoring Report (GMR). Quality control (QC) samples are proposed to be collected at a rate of 5%
of total samples as required by the most recent FDEP SOPS, resulting in 2 QC samples annually.
Geosyntec will conduct a round of groundwater level measurements in accordance with the sampling
plan summarized in the 2023 Annual GMR concurrent with each semi-annual groundwater sampling
event (budgeted for 1 day with 2 -person field team for each event). Depth to groundwater
measurements will be recorded to the nearest 0.01 -ft in each monitoring well, including existing
monitoring wells and applicable City of Vero Beach wells (assumed up to 60 wells per event). Overall,
for field activities, budget has been included for 6 field days with 2 persons, mobilization time for field
personnel, and associated field expenses for sampling.
Due to wet site conditions and difficult access to certain well clusters, costs for rental of a utility phase
vehicle are included for 1 day of groundwater level measurements and 1 day of sampling per event (4
total days).
It is anticipated that purge water (investigation -derived waste [IDW]) will be containerized in a 55 -
gallon polyethylene drum and temporarily staged on Site for characterization prior to removal and
disposal. Costs are included herein for purchase of one 55 -gallon polyethylene drum, drum removal
and disposal by a licensed subcontractor, and for 4 hours of drum removal oversight for 1 person.
Brush clearing by a contractor is necessary on a biannual basis to clear overgrowth and maintain access
to the well clusters and was last performed at the Site in October 2022. In 2024, Geosyntec will provide
oversight for a contractor to clear shrubs, vines, and tall grass in an approximate 6 feet radius around
select well clusters using a track loader with mower deck. Costs are included for one day oversight
(with one person) and for subcontractor costs.
Phase 5 — Data Evaluation and Annual Reporting: Under this phase, Geosyntec will perform data
evaluation activities and reporting. The reporting includes preparation of the 2024 Annual GMR for
submittal to FDEP.
The 2024 Annual GMR will be consistent with the groundwater monitoring reports historically
submitted to FDEP for this Site and the data evaluation activities will include database management,
screening results against applicable regulatory criteria, GIS figure preparation, time trend analyses,
and/or statistical data analyses. The report will be supported by attachments containing Chain -of -
Custody sheets, field notes and observations, water sampling logs, maps, graphs, analytical results,
quantitative statistical evaluation, and other applicable materials. As part of the statistical analysis,
trend analysis graphs showing temporal concentrations of constituents and a summary of the Mann -
Kendall statistics will be included to identify increasing, decreasing, or no trends in groundwater
constituent concentrations. The draft 2024 Annual GMR will be submitted to IRC SWDD for review
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prior to submittal to FDEP. The final report will be signed and sealed by a Florida -registered
Professional Engineer or Geologist.
ASSUMPTIONS
The following assumptions were made in developing this fee proposal:
• IDW for off-site disposal (decontamination water) will be characterized as non -hazardous.
• If needed, changes to the proposed scope of work, budget or schedule will be agreed upon
in writing in advance of the work being performed.
• Adverse weather conditions that require operations to be halted may affect the proposed
schedule and budget. Adverse weather conditions may include, but are not limited to, a
tornado watch/warning, lightning in the area, and a hurricane or threat of a hurricane.
• If a stop work order is issued for reasons outside of Geosyntec's control, the budgeted cost
and schedule shall be subject to revision due to changed circumstances.
TIME SCHEDULE
The semi-annual groundwater sampling events are tentatively scheduled for June and December 2024
as described herein. The 2024 Annual GMR will be submitted to FDEP to meet the required deadline
of 28 February 2025.
BUDGET ESTIMATE
Geosyntec proposes to complete the scope of work described herein on a Total Cost Not to Exceed
Price with Fee at risk basis in accordance with the terms of the Continuing Contract Agreement for
Consulting Engineering Services between our IRC and Geosyntec. The total cost for this work is
$88,617.86. Breakdown of the costs by category and by phase is provided below. Detailed costs tables
(fee schedule) are included in the Attachment as Table 1. Geosyntec will not exceed the budget
estimate without prior approval and written authorization from IRC SWDD.
• Personnel Labor
• Subcontractors
• General Conditions (ODCs)
Phase 1— Project Management
Phase 2 — Meetings/Regulatory Interaction
Phase 3 — Annual Pollution Remediation Liabilities Evaluation
Phase 4 — Semi -Annual Sampling Activities
Phase 5 — Data Evaluation and Semi -Annual Reporting
TOTAL
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$68,562.00
$8,872.00
$11,183.86
$7,663.20
$4,844.60
$6,087.30
$58,145.18
$11,877.58
$88,617.86
Mr. Himanshu H. Mehta, P.E.
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CLOSURE
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Geosyntec appreciates this opportunity to offer our services. If this proposal is acceptable, please
indicate your agreement by signing the attached work authorization, which references this proposal.
Please return one signed work authorization. Please call Crystal Wilson at 850.483.5102 with questions
you may have as you review this proposal.
Crystal Wilson, P.G.
Senior Geologist
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Joseph Applegate, P.G.
Senior Principal Geologist
ATTACHMENT
TABLE 1: GEOSYNTEC PROJECT COST
ESTIMATE SUMMARY (FEE SCHEDULE)
FIGURE l: SITE MAP AND
2024 MONITORING PLAN
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Table 1: Geosyntec Project Cost Estimate Summary
Client: Indian River County Solid Waste Disposal District
Site: South Gifford Road Landfill
Task: 2024 Groundwater Monitoring/Reporting
Date: 04/22/24
Phase
Cost Estimate
Personnel Labor
PHASE 1: Project Management
$7,440
PHASE 2: Meetings/Regulatory Interaction
$4,420
PHASE 3: Annual Pollution Remediation Liabilities Evaluation
$5,910
PHASE 4: Semi -Annual Sampling Activities
$39,406
PHASE 5: Data Evaluation and Annual Reporting
$11,386
Personnel Labor Total
$68,562.00
Subcontractor
PHASE 1: Project Management
$0
PHASE 2: Meetings/Regulatory Interaction
$0
PHASE 3: Annual Pollution Remediation Liabilities Evaluation
$0
PHASE 4: Semi -Annual Sampling Activities
$8,872
PHASE 5: Data Evaluation and Annual Reporting
$0
Subcontractor Total
$8,872.00
General Conditions - ODCs
PHASE 1: Project Management
$223.20
PHASE 2: Meetings/Regulatory Interaction
$424.60
PHASE 3: Annual Pollution Remediation Liabilities Evaluation
$177.30
PHASE 4: Semi -Annual Sampling Activities
$9,867.18
PHASE 5: Data Evaluation and Annual Reporting
$491.58
General Conditions Total 1
$11,183.86
Estimated Project Cost:
$88,617.86
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PHASE 1: Project Management
2024 BUDGET ESTIMATE
SOUTH GIFFORD ROAD LANDFILL
ITEM
BASISRATE QUANTITY
ESTIMATED
BUDGET
A. Professional Services
11
Senior Professional
hr 1 $265 24
$6,360
Subtotal Professional Services
$6,360
B. Technical/Administrative Services
Project Administrator
I hr 1 $90 1 12
$1,080
Subtotal Technical/Administrative Services
$1,080
C. Reimbursables
Communications Fee
3% labor 1 0.03 1 7,440
$223.20
Subtotal Reimbursables
$223.20
TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET: PHASE 1
$7,663.20
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PHASE 2: Meetings/Regulatory Interaction
2024 BUDGET ESTIMATE
SOUTH GIFFORD ROAD LANDFILL
ITEM
BASIS
RATE QUANTITY
ESTIMATED
BUDGET
A. Professional Services
Senior Principal
hr
$310 4
$1,240
Senior Professional
hr
1 $265 12
$3,180
Subtotal Professional Services
$4,420
B. Technical/Administrative Services
Subtotal Technical/Administrative Services
$0
C. Reimbursables
Communications Fee
3% labor
0.03 4,420
$132.60
Lodging
da
$192 1
$192
Vehicle Rental
da
$100 1
$100
Subtotal Reimbursables
$424.60
TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET: PHASE 2
$4,844.60
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PHASE 3: Annual Pollution Remediation Liabilities Evaluation
2024 BUDGET ESTIMATE
SOUTH GIFFORD ROAD LANDFILL
ITEM
BASIS
RATE QUANTITY
ESTIMATED
BUDGET
A. Professional Services
Senior Principal
hr
$310 4
$1,240
Senior Professional
hr
$265 6
$1,590
Senior Staff Professional
hr
$184 16
$2,944
Subtotal Professional Services
$5,774
B. Tech nicaUAdmin istrative Services
Clerical
hr
1 $68 1 2
$136
Subtotal Technical/Administrative Services
$136
C. Reimbursables
Communications Fee
3% labor
0.03 1 5,910
$177.30
Subtotal Reimbursables
$177.30
TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET: PHASE 3
16,087.30
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PHASE 4: Semi -Annual Sampling Activities
2024 BUDGET ESTIMATE
SOUTH GIFFORD ROAD LANDFILL
ITEM
BASIS
RATE
QUANTITY ESTIMATED
BUDGET
A. Professional Services
Senior Principal
hr
$310
2
$620
Senior Professional
hr
$265
16
$4,240
Senior Staff Professional
hr
$184
104
$19,136
Staff Professional
hr
$160
92
$14,720
Subtotal Professional Services
$38,716
B. Technical/Administrative Services
Designer
hr
$165
2
$330
Project Administrator
hr
$90
4
$360
Subtotal Technical/Administrative Services
$690
C. Subcontractors
Drum Transport/Disposal
each
$290
1
$290
Laboratory Analysis for VOCs
each
$92
36
$3,312
Laboratory Anal sis for RCRA Metals
each
$60
1
$60.00
Laboratory Analysis for Mercury
each
1 35
1
$35.00
Brush Clearing Contractor
each
1 $5,175
1
$5,175
Subtotal Subcontractor Services
$8,872
D. Reimbursables
Communications Fee
3% labor
0.03
$39,406
$1,182.18
Miscellaneous Supplies - Summer (2), Winter (4), Brush Clearing 1 da
$50
7
$350
PDBs for Winter 2024 and June 2025 event
quote
$42
30
$1,260
PDB Harness
quote
$82
l
$82
Drum for Pure Water
each
$50
1
$50
Lodging - Summer 2x1 , Winter 20
da
$192
8
$1,536
Per Diem - Summer (W), Winter (2x4), Brush Clearing 1
da
$59
I ;
$767
Utility Task Vehicle Rental(daily rate plus delivery fee
da
$250
4
$1,000
Field Vehicle - Summer (W), Winter (2x4), Brush Clearing
(1), IDW 1 da
$100
14
$1,400
Groundwater Sampling ui ment - Summer
each
$500
1
$500
Groundwater Sampling ui ment - Winter
each
$1,500
1
$1,500
PDB Deployment Kit - Summer (1), Winter 1
da
$50
2
$100
Equipment Shi in - Summer (1), Winter (1)
each
$70
2
$140
Subtotal Reimbursables
$9,867.18
TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET: PHASE 4
$58,145.18
Notes:
1. Lodging rates were taken from the GSA website for the Vero Beach area (https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates/).
2. Groundwater Sampling Equipment includes the following: water level indicator, peristaltic pump, water quality meter (pH, temperature,
conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and oxidation reduction potential), turbidity meter, tubing, and nitrile gloves.
3. PDB Deployment Kit includes: miscellaneous field supplies necessary to suspend and deploy PDBs.
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PHASE 5: Data Evaluation and Annual Reporting
2024 BUDGET ESTIMATE
SOUTH GIFFORD ROAD LANDFILL
ITEM
BASIS
I RATE QUANTITY
ESTIMATED
BUDGET
A. Professional Services
Senior Principal
hl-
$310 2
$620
Senior Professional
hr
$265 20
$5,300
Senior Staff Professional
111-
$184 20
$3,680
Subtotal Professional Services
$9,600
B. Technical/Administrative Services
Designer
hr
$165 10
$1,650
Clerical
hr
$68 2
$136
Subtotal Technical/Administrative Services
$1,786
C. Reimbursables
Communications Fee
3% labor
0.03 $11,386
$341.58
Specialized Computer Applications
hr
$15 10
$150.00
Subtotal Reimbursables
$491.58
TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET: PHASE 5
$11,877.58
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