Document Summary

This is a Task Assignment Change Order (Change Order No. 1) for DEP Contract No. BS029, a state and local contract indefinite delivery vehicle between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Coastal Technology Corporation. The change order modifies Task Assignment Number 5 for the Hardbottom Mitigation Project, which involves field surveys, laboratory analyses, reporting, quality assurance/quality control, and technical advisory committee meetings. The project team includes multiple entities: Jacksonville University, Florida Institute of Technology, East Coast Biologists, CSA International Inc., Coastal Technology Corporation, and Coastal Eco-Group Inc. The two study areas are located in Palm Beach County, specifically at Singer Island and Ocean Ridge.

The change order adjusts the task completion schedule due to inclement weather conditions in fall/winter 2011. The original task amount of $279,332.94 remains unchanged, with no net increase or decrease in the total task amount. The original completion date of November 30, 2013, is extended by one month to December 31, 2013. The project involves six field sampling events, laboratory and data analysis, two technical advisory committee meetings, and final reporting. Direct costs total $121,684.00, including purchases ($2,550.00), field equipment ($29,640.00), travel and lodging ($1,946.00), travel food ($72.00), and consultant services ($87,476.00). Funding is charged to organizational code 3735 6010 000, object code 131500, with grant number 140126 for fiscal year 2008/09.