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G . K. ENVIRONMENTAL INC .
"Providing Common Ground Solutions"
155 McKee Lane GEORGE R . KULCZYCKI , C . E . S . , C . E . I .
Vero Beach , FL 32960 President / Principle Ecologist
July 26 , 2004
Mr. James W . Davis, P . E.
Public Works Director
Indian River County
1840 25 `h Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
RE : PROPOSAL / CONTRACT
OSLO BOAT RAMP / COUNTY PROJECT 40381
State and Federal Regulatory Permitting & Mitigation Plan
Dear Jim,
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 State and Federal Environmental Resource / Individual Permits . G. K.
Environmental, Inc. (GKE) will be pleased to provide this service with tasks completed
under this contract and which are briefly outlined below :
SCOPE OF SERVICES
TASK I — Permit Application Submittals
TASK I : GKE to assist client and client ' s engineer and surveyor to complete
required field work / meet / review work with client, review drawings, and
permit application completion .
TASK II — Mitigation Plan
TASK II : GKE will meet with client and permit agency staff to discuss mitigation
options and inspect potential mitigation sites for compatibility and prepare
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a draft mitigation plan, based upon the ecological values of wetland
impacts .
TASK III — Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure / UMAM
TASK III : GKE will conduct a Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP)
and/or a Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) of the
wetlands located within the boundaries of the project site . WRAP/UMAM
determine a numerical value for the ecological functions and ecological
values of the existing wetlands and mitigation site . The WRAP/UMAM
score can be used to determine what type / amount of mitigation will be
required for the project site . The WRAP/UMAM score is based on
vegetation, wildlife usage, hydrology, soils, water quality, success factor,
and adjacent lands .
TASK IV — Protected Species
TASK IV : GKE will complete a detailed protected species survey on the referenced
site . GKE ecologist will conduct a preliminary systematic survey for
protected species in accordance with Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FFWCC) Guidelines . GKE ecologist will
record all observations of listed protected species and features that may
indicate species presence . Physical features may include, but are not
limited to , tree markings, burrows, tracks, nests, scat, and cavity trees .
GKE will request that the U. S . Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the
Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FFWCC) review their files for the
presence of any listed species that may be present onsite .
TASK V — Vegetation Survey (FLUCCS)
TASK V : GKE will conduct a systematic survey of vegetation using the Florida
Land Use, Cover and Classification System (FLUCCS), A Technical
Report. FLUCCS was developed by the State of Florida, Department of
Administration, Division of State Planning, Bureau of Comprehensive
Planning, April 1976 . GKE ecologist will base the vegetative community
descriptions upon field survey observations, SCS soil maps, and aerial
photograph interpretation.
TASK VI — Historical / Archaeological Resources
TASK VI : GKE will coordinate historical and/or archaeological resources with the
Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, State
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Historical Preservation Officer (SHPO) and request the state to review
their files for historical and/or archaeological resources related to this area.
The completion of the above tasks will be provided to the client in report form.
TASK VII — Response to Auncy Requests for Additional Information (RAI)
TASK VII : Following agency permit application review, GKE will respond to all
environmental questions outlined in agency letters requesting additional
information (RAI letters) , including completion of water quality analysis if
required.
GKE Fees / Compensation
Work on TASKS I through VI outlined above could begin within fifteen ( 15 )
days of G. K. Environmental, Inc. ' s receipt of Notice to Proceed, for the lump sum of
$ 7, 350 . 00 . Receipt of one ( 1 ) fully executed copy of this contract shall serve as our
Notice to Proceed with Tasks I through IV .
Work on TASK VII will begin following receipt of permitting agency requests
for additional information, and will be completed on a time and materials basis, not to
exceed $ 7, 500 . 00 . If additional GKE fees over $ 7, 500 . 00 are required, GKE will advise
client and not proceed until written authorization from the client is received . Typically a
project with similar proposed impacts will require a minimum of three rounds of RAI
responses and several agency meetings on and off site. This project will also be
coordinated with the ACOE and SJR WMD affiliated commenting agencies, including but
not limited to Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff, National Marine
Fisheries staff, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff, and Indian River County staff.
Services Not Included
The following services are not included (if required) in this agreement, but will be
coordinated and reviewed by GKE :
1 ) water quality laboratory analysis
2) surveying / engineering
3 ) Auto CAD work
4) legal work
5) permit drawings
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office. If the above is acceptable, please sign below and mail or fax a copy to our
Work will be scheduled upon receipt of signed authorization. Payment is due
within 30 days of date of invoice.
Thank you for the opportunity for G. K. Environmental, Inc. to offer our
professional services . If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call ,
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Principal Ecologist
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