CN-370000-BS029-T1 CO4.pdf

This document is a revised scope of work for the Florida Beaches Habitat Conservation Plan (FBHCP) for Year 4, involving the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Coastal Technology Corporation (COASTAL TECH). The project is funded through a Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with matching funds from the state. The work is part of a multi-year effort to develop a comprehensive habitat conservation plan for Florida's statewide beaches, focusing on protecting endangered species and managing coastal development.

The contract scope outlines six primary tasks with specific deliverables: 1) drafting various chapters of the FBHCP including biological goals, covered activities, and species accounts, 2) data collection and GIS database development, 3) developing implementation policy and regulations, 4) creating a public outreach strategy, 5) coordinating committee and workgroup meetings, and 6) managing project logistics. The total budget for these tasks is approximately $1,263,424, with $947,424 in federal funds and $316,000 in state/matching funds. The work will involve comprehensive studies on coastal armoring, dune walkover structures, beach cleaning practices, and undeveloped coastal parcels across 11 Florida counties, with the ultimate goal of creating a habitat conservation plan that balances environmental protection with coastal development needs.