CN-370000-BS033-T9.pdf

This is a Task Assignment Notification Form for DEP Contract No. BS033, issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to Santa Cruz Construction, Inc. The task assignment is dated September 30, 2016, with contract manager Lance Rodriguez representing Santa Cruz Construction and Marisa Rhian representing DEP. The work is located at the Tenoroc Wildlife Management Area in Polk County, Florida.

The task involves herbicide treatment services across approximately 127 acres at the Tenoroc Wildlife Management Area, divided into three projects: Project 1 addresses torpedo grass and cattail control in a 25-acre wetland using backpack sprayers; Project 2 covers 85 acres of lead tree and Brazilian Pepper treatment using foliar application methods; and Project 3 treats cogongrass across approximately 24 acres using ATV/UTV application. The contractor must provide a foreman/crew leader and truck, with treatment specifications including Habitat or equivalent herbicide at 1% for cattail and 1.5% for torpedo grass, Milestone herbicide for lead tree at 0.07-0.10 oz per gallon, Element 3A or Clearcast for Brazilian Pepper, and 2-4% glyphosate for cogongrass. The contract amount is $40,250, with deliverables including biweekly timesheets and mobilization fees submitted by Friday of each month and a final inspection report due by May 26, 2017. Work execution runs through May 26, 2017, with specific performance requirements including 95% mortality certification within 30 days of completion for each project before final payment is authorized.