Contract C776D9

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded a fixed-cost contract valued at $249,706.74 for a one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The contract encompasses a comprehensive coral monitoring and assessment initiative focused on the Florida Coral Reef (FCR). The primary deliverables include implementation of Diver Resource Monitoring (DRM) surveys to assess the prevalence of coral bleaching and disease, including Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), evaluate the abundance and condition of ten coral species most heavily impacted by SCTLD, and monitor juvenile coral populations within SCTLD-susceptible families. The contract is structured across three core tasks: Quality Assurance Plan and Reporting ($47,137.14), Implementation of 2026 DRM Surveys and Data Entry ($152,959.97), and Dissemination of Survey Results ($49,609.63).

Deliverables are structured across four quarterly milestones, with Q1 completion by September 30, 2026, Q2 by January 29, 2027, Q3 by April 30, 2027, and Q4 by June 15, 2027. The contractor must produce a Quality Assurance Plan, coordinate with partner organizations, conduct surveyor training sessions, obtain necessary permits, compile raw coral survey data with associated metadata, prepare a final presentation with supporting documentation, and facilitate public dissemination through website posting and DataOne repository upload. While the prime contractor is not identified in the award documentation, the contractor will be responsible for managing subcontracts, maintaining quality control documentation, and delivering all required exhibits and progress reports throughout the contract period.