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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded contract C77764 for a fixed-cost research project with a contract value of $51,816.54, effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The contract deliverables encompass a comprehensive study examining alkalinity enhancement effects on test species growth, with work organized into four quarterly phases. The primary contractor will submit a Quality Assurance Plan, conduct development and optimization of an automated alkalinity supply system, and execute controlled experiments to quantify coral growth rates under optimal chemical conditions. Supporting deliverables include technical reports, chemical analysis tables, an online calculator for alkalinity solutions, and associated documentation with specified compliance requirements.

The contract establishes distinct milestones and payment schedules aligned with deliverable completion dates. Quarter one deliverables (due September 15, 2026) valued at $4,305.50 include the Quality Assurance Plan and initial progress reporting. Quarter two deliverables (due December 1, 2026) valued at $24,094.25 comprise completion of the automated alkalinity supply system evaluation and a comprehensive technical report. Quarter three deliverables (due March 16, 2027) valued at $19,111.29 include experimental results, analytical datasets, and growth rate visualizations. Final quarter deliverables (due June 15, 2027) valued at $4,305.50 consist of a final presentation, compliant technical report, and comprehensive project data compilation. The contract does not specify a prime contractor name, county, or specific geographic performance location beyond the state of Florida.