Technical Support For Early Restoration Planning

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) established a Master Agreement (Contract No. RM114) with Stratus Consulting Inc. to provide specialized technical support for early restoration planning related to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Natural Resource Trustee Council. The contract's primary scope involves developing potential early restoration projects, which includes reviewing prior project proposals, evaluating project criteria, assessing ecological and natural resource improvements, and supporting public outreach and information collection efforts. The services encompass comprehensive technical assistance for damage assessment and restoration work, with a focus on providing expert consulting services to state natural resource agencies.

The master IDV was awarded to Stratus Consulting Inc. on June 10, 2011, with an initial contract value of $363,000 that was subsequently increased to $463,000 by the contract's final amendment. The contract covered the state of Florida and was executed as a master agreement with a performance period from June 10, 2011, to October 31, 2012. The contract type is a combination of fee schedule and cost reimbursement, with hourly rates ranging from $60.05 for clerical staff to $243.79 for Officer/Expert level personnel. Throughout its duration, the contract underwent three amendments, primarily to adjust labor categories, hourly rates, and extend the performance timeline, ultimately receiving an "Excellent" performance evaluation from the DEP project manager.