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Home My WebLink About2024-255ENVIRONMENTAL LAND ACQUISITION SERVICES WORK ORDER i This Work Order Number of is entered into as of this4th day of October , 2024, pursuant to that certain Continuing Contract Agreement, dated September 26, 2023 (referred to as the "Agreement"), by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("COUNTY") and Co lepra( ASSoGic-,4- , :I;^c • ("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 of the Agreement (Rate Schedule) for RFP 2023064, 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. CONSULT NT: By Name: Nicole Desjardin Title: Co -President For work under $75,000 only INDIAN RIVER COUN By: John A. nich, Jr., County Administrator i Approved as Form and Legal Sufficiency: By: Jennifer W Shuler, County Attorney By: 1V Department Manager By: I &L Pur sing Manager GL# 15S 14 � 17 " 331 q J, ZAI ECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. September 17, 2024 Ms. Wendy Swindell Conservation Lands Manager, Indian River County 1590 9th Street SW Vero Beach, Florida 32962 Re: Indian River County Environmental Land Acquisition Consultant Services Project Summary of Nominated Lands Task Work Order Dear Ms. Swindell, Ecological Associates, Inc. (EAI) is pleased to submit this scope of services and cost proposal to assist with the Acquisition of Environmental Lands in Indian River County. The Project Summary scope of services is included in Attachment A along with our rate sheet in Attachment B. EAI proposes to complete the tasks described in Attachment A on a time and materials basis for a not -to -exceed amount of $35,000.00. The maximum limiting fee will not be exceeded without prior approval of Indian River County. Task work will begin upon approval and authorization from the County. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to Indian River County. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at 772-334-3729, or e-mail at niki(7decological- associates.com Sincerely, Niki Desjardin Co-President/Owner cc: Meike de Vringer/Project Manager ?`,�, ENVIRONMENTAL LAND BOND PROPERTY SUMMARY a n SCOPE OF SERVICES .`�rxeio* Ecological Associates, Inc. proposes to provide the following services to Indian River County under this Work Order. Current rates for this project are included as Attachment B. Travel expenses will be subject to the limitations set forth in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. The purpose of the Property Summary will be to provide the Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel (ELAP) with sufficient information to allow members to rank nominated parcels that have (1) met the minimum review criteria and (2) received documentation from the property owner that the nominated area may be included for consideration for purchase (i.e. "Willing Seller)". A Property Summary shall be completed for each parcel to be ranked by the ELAP. The Property Summary initially will be generated as a compilation of database information (aka a "desktop" survey); however, an additional field survey may be required for specific nominated properties. The following framework will be used to generate the Property Summary. All items in the outline will be addressed; those items not relevant to a particular nomination shall be noted as "N/A" with a brief description of the lack of applicability. 1. Site Overview a. Location (General Description & Location map) b. Size c. Current Zoning 2. Description of Vegetative Communities a. List of land uses with a brief description of typical species for this area. A land Use Map will be included in this section. b. Summary table identifying the approximate acreage of native uplands, jurisdictional wetlands, surface waters, and disturbed lands. Disturbed lands may include developed areas, cleared lands for agriculture/silviculture/mining or other uses, or lands previously cleared and in transition. c. Connection of native vegetative communities to off-site lands. Environmental Land Bond Property Summary Tasks ,� -EAI tC)WGiCAC {SS(IC IAl ES. INC 3. Description of Wildlife Use Description of the potential for protected species to use the site based on database information that is available through USFWS, FWC, or FNAI. This information can be presented in a table format for ease of review. The table should note the status for each species described (i.e. Endangered, Threatened, Candidate for Listing, etc.). Maps may be included, as applicable. 4. Summary of Wetlands a. Table with Wetlands summarized including general size, connection to other wetlands/surface waters (especially to OFW's or wetlands in conservation). b. Summary if there are notable alterations to hydrology, especially if the alterations extend off-site, based on a review of aerial imagery or other sources. c. Maps such as NRCS soils mapping, National Wetland Inventory mapping, and USGS topographic mapping may be included, as applicable. 5. Water Resource Potential a. Description of areas that may qualify as aquifer recharge locations. Database information on soils or recharge areas may be included to identify specific areas, as applicable. b. Potential use of wetlands for improving water quality leaving the site. c. Potential use of wetlands for attenuation to control discharge (timing and volume). 6. Proximity to Identified Corridors and Greenways Use available database information to provide a general overview. Maps may be included as applicable. 7. Restoration & Land Management Considerations a. Potential for restoration or creation of habitat. b. General discussion of the extent of restoration required to address invasive species or significant land alterations. c. Types of land management that are suitable for the site, and the ease of implementation for each, as applicable. 8. Other Considerations This section is where any other considerations not outlined above will be identified to complete the application for a particular nominated project. Generally, this section will describe any site conditions that may require additional investigation prior to a nomination being considered for ranking. Examples may include a concern for buried waste, or encumbrances such as the presence of easements not noted in the application materials. As Needed Services: EAI may provide additional services under a separate scope of work and work order, as requested by Wendy Swindell. Environmental Land Bond Property Summary Tasks Ecological Associates, Inc. rates associated with this Work Order, in order of anticipated most -highly to least -highly utilized for this project: Personnel Classification Hourly Rate Meike de Winger $150.00 Victoria Caba $120.00 Michelle Luce $130.00 Danielle Koehler $90.00 Neha Munagala $90.00 Rachel King $140.00 Catherine Trimble $120.00 Laurie Allnatt $150.00