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WORK ORDER #4
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND REGULATORY PERMITTING
CR 510 / ROAD WIDENING
EAST SECTION (EAST OF 66TH AVENUE) TO INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
This work order #4 is for the continuing contract agreement with G. K. Environmental, Inc. for professional
services entered into effective as of August 12, 2008 by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, 1801 27'h Street, Building A, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 ("County") and G. K.
ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., 155 McKee Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, ("Consultant"),
SECTION I = PROJECT DESCRIPTION as follows: Indian River County will be widening CR 510
beginning at the intersection of CR 512 and CR 510 and continue to east to the Indian River Lagoon. This
work order will be to complete environmental assessments and regulatory permitting for the eastern section.
The following environmental services are required:
1.0 WETLAND JURISDICTIONAL SERVICES AND ENDANGERED & THREATENED /
SPECIES OF SPECIAL CONCERN SURVEYS
2.0 PERMITTING SUBMITTAL ASSISTANCE
3.0 MITIGATION DESIGN AND OPTIONAL SERVICES
4.0 RESPONSE TO AGENCY REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI)
SECTION II — DETAILED SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The preparation of documents, compiling of data, and meeting attendance resulting from field
investigations required for environmental permitting of this project.
The ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT agrees to perform professional environmental consulting
services in connection with the project as required and set forth in the following:
DETAILED SCOPE OF SERVICES
PHASE I
1.0 WETLAND JURISDICTIONAL SERVICES AND ENDANGERED & THREATENED / SPECIES OF
SPECIAL CONCERN SURVEYS
1.1 Collection of Existing Data
GKE will collect and review soils, topography, and National Wetland Inventory data in preparation for the
field data collection effort.
1.2 Field Determination of Approximate Wetland Lines
A field review will be conducted to establish approximate wetland boundaries. GKE biologists will flag / stake
the approximate wetland boundaries in accordance with federal and state criteria (Federal Manual for
Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands. 1987 and Chapter 62-340 of the Florida Administrative
Code). The wetland delineation point locations will be recorded with Global Position System (GPS)
equipment.
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1.3 Approximate Wetland Boundary Depiction
GKE will depict the approximate wetland boundaries as recorded with the GPS on an aerial image and provide
this information in map format (Adobe PDF). The approximate wetland boundary points will also be provided
in an AutoCAD compatible format, if requested.
IA Wetland Jurisdictional Summary Memorandum
GKE will provide a brief narrative describing the methodology used and the resultant findings of the wetland
delineation in Task 1.0 above. This will include information necessary to initiate agency coordination for field
review.
1.5 Endangered & Threatened / Species of Special Concern Surveys
GKE will complete a protected species survey on the referenced site. GKE ecologist will conduct a
preliminary systematic survey for protected species in general accordance with Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FFWCC) Guidelines. GKE ecologist will record 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 findings of the above will be provided in a written report.
This phase does not include a "site specific survey" for the Florida scrub jay or the gopher tortoise if required
and as described in State and Federal regulations. However, the potential for occurrence of these two (2)
species, in addition to others, will be addressed in the report. If either of these two (2) species exist or are
believed to utilize the site(s), a separate proposal to address this issue will be provided.
1.6 Agency Coordination
GKE will coordinate a visit to CR 510 and its associated wetland impact sites with staff of the Indian River
County Planning Division (IRC), St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE), and Indian River Mosquito Control District (IRMCD), and discuss impacts, management,
and mitigation, as necessary to identify wetland impacts, review and approve the landward extent of the
appropriate wetland lines established by GKE.
PHASE II
2.0 PERMITTING SUBMITTAL ASSISTANCE
2.1 UMAM Preparation
If mitigation is needed for project related impacts, GKE biologist will perform a functional analysis of the
proposed wetland impact areas using the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Methodology (UMAM) as defined in
Chapter 62-345, Florida Administrative Code. In addition to the UMAM, USACE data sheets will be
completed for each wetland to be impacted within the project corridor.
2.2 Mitigation Alternatives Analysis
A variety of alternatives will be considered and evaluated, including onsite / off-site mitigation and Mitigation
Banking,
2.3 Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Application
Wetland impact permitting will be accomplished through submittal of the joint ERP application to both the
SJRWMD and USACE by the Client. GKE will provide the necessary environmental support information/
reports for the wetland related issues within the ERP application(s) to the Client. Permitting coordination will
include attendance at one (1) Pre -Application Meeting with SJRWMD and two (2) meetings with Client and/or
Indian River County. The Client shall act as the clearing house for all ERP documentation and RAI submittals.
2.4 Coordination of ACOE
GKE will assist in coordination during the ACOE's review of the permit application. Additionally, GKE will
coordinate with the ACOS, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries, should there be a
requirement to mitigate for impacts to wood stork core foraging area (CFA) or essential fish habitat (EFH).
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PHASE III
3.0 MITIGATION DESIGN / OPTIONAL SERVICES
3.1 Mitigation Design
GKE will develop mitigation concept plan for approved site(s) by the SJRWMD / ACOE and technical
specifications, determine their feasibility, and coordinate the concepts with the Client, Project Engineer, and
SJRWMD / ACOE.
3.2 Optional Services
A fourth retention pond site may need to be investigated for stormwater pond construction. If necessary, this
site will also be surveyed for wetlands and endangered / threatened species, including species of special
concern.
This Task / Phase will be billed at GKE ecologist rate of $110.00 per hour for Principal Ecologist. If
necessary, additional GKE services will be completed. Hourly rates are outlined below.
PHASE IV
4.0 RESPONSE TO AGENCY REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (RAI)
4.1 RAI Responses
Following agency permit application submittal and agency review, GKE will respond to all environmental
questions outlined in agency letters Requesting Additional Information (RAI letters). GKE will provide copies
to client for inclusion into the formal response letters to the permitting and commenting agencies. It is
anticipated that there will be a minimum of two rounds of RAI letters for this project
SECTION III - COMPENSATION
The COUNTY agrees to pay and the ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT agrees to accept for
services rendered pursuant to this Agreement fees in accordance with the following:
A. Professional Services Fee
1. The basic compensation mutually agreed upon by the ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANT and the COUNTY is as follows:
Task Description Fee
Lump Sum Components
Phase I Wetland Jurisdictional Services and $165750.00
Endangered & Threatened / Species of
Special Concern Surveys
(1.04.6 see above details)
Phase II Permitting Submittal Assistance $ 99750.00
(2.0-2.4 see above details)
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Hourly Not to Exceed Components
Phase III
Phase IV
Mitigation Design / Optional Services
(3.0-3.2 see above details)
Response to Agency Requests For
Additional Information (RAI)
SECTION IV — GKE HOURLY FEES / COMPENSATION
$ 10,000.00
$ 5,000.00
Invoices will be submitted on a monthly basis at GKE hourly rates or as may be noted for each Task / Phase and are
payable within 30 days of date of invoice(s). GKE hourly rates (2008=2009) are $110.00 / hour for Principal Ecologist
and $35.00 / hour for administrative / staff assistance, and if needed $75.00 / hour for CAD operator and $65.00 / hour
for field biologist / chemist assistant.
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).
If the above is acceptable, please sign below and mail or fax a copy to our office. Work will begin upon receipt of
signed authorization and current set of construction plans.
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SECTION XVIII = ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This writing embodies the entire AGREEMENT and understanding between the parties hereto, and
there are no other agreements and understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter hereof
that are not merged herein and superseded hereby.
No alteration, change, or modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in
writing and signed by,:both parties hereto.
This AGREEMENT, regardless of where executed, shall be governed by and construed according to
the laws of the State of Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed these presents this 12th day of
August , 2008.
G. K. ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. INDIAN RIVERCOUNTY, rLT OPJDA
155 McKee Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32960 - f
By:
WITNESSED BY:
V County Attorney
Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency
Approved:
Jtfeph A. Baird,
County Administrator
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Sandra'f3o*dt n,:'ehA.ft. an
Board of County Commissioners
Approved by BCC August 1292008
Attest:
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk of Circuit Court
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July 28, 2008