CN-370000-CN201-TA1.pdf

4337 Pablo Oaks Court, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32224

904-223-9773 ● 866-832-9236 FAX

April 1, 2015

Laura S. Ross, AIA Bureau of Design and Construction Office of Operations 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 520 Tallahassee, FL 32399

Subject: Homosassa Springs – Underwater Observatory Replacement Study

Dear Ms. Ross:

WET Engineering appreciates the opportunity to provide the Department with the attached proposal, dated March 20, 2015 (Revised), for the Underwater Observatory Replacement Study at Homosassa Springs. If you have any questions about the proposal, please let me know. We look forward to working with you on this exciting project.

Sincerely, WET Engineering Inc.

Heather W. Baxter, PE Principal

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March 20, 2015 (Revised)

PROPOSALSUMMARY

Homosassa Springs - Underwater Observatora Replrcement Study

TASK I - Homosassa Springs - Underwater Observatory Replacement Study (lll4l2015)

DESCRIPTION:

A. Project Understanding: FDEP needs planning and engineering services to explore solutions to renovate the existing or develop a new Underwater Observatory for Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. The Underwater Observatory is a very popular attraction in the Park and the cunent issues and facility goals are as follows:

l Current Issues

a. The underwater area of the facility is not ADA accessible, Currently there is a video monitor on the accessible portion of the deck connected to a camera located below.

b. The windows are losing their transparency due to scratche, algae build-up, and condensation between laminated panels. The existing glass panels wer€ installed approximalely 20 years ago.

c. The structure is 50 years old this year and its maintenance and repair needs are outlined in the June 201 I inspection report.

2. Project Goals

a. ADA accessibility to all of the program areas.

b. Enhanced visibility to the surrounding spring area.

c. Need new conceptual ideas of how to reach these goals, while working within budget and any permitting restrictions.

B. Scope of Services: The following task will be performed by the consultant.

L Kick-OffMeeting-Site Visit: Visit the subject property, meet with owner's representative to discuss project understanding, review facility and identi$ any other project needs or issues.

2. Due-Diligence ltems: Perform an abbreviated due-diligence that will include the following:

^. Review of existing facility reports.

b. Review of State and Federal regulatory rules (SWFWMD, FDEP, FHD, USACE, and Citrus

County).

Review Observatory use and activities to establish a user size.

Review of Federal ADA code.

Review physical attributes, access, topography-drainage, views, and vegetation ofthe proposed site.

f. Review ofexisting infrastructure to include, electricgl, waler, and sanitary services to the Underwater observatov. or.hrb po\*

C. Conceptual Plan Optigns: Develofof-lo thrie conceptual alternalives that will explore options for addressing the project goals. The intent will be to develop a range ofsolutions that can be used as a comparative and assist FDEP in making an educated decision on how to resolve lhe Underwater Observation attraction issues. The concept plans will depict all propCIed improvements including site modifications, utilities, building improvements as well as specifically addrcss the ADA issue. The plans will include a minimum of a site plan and potentially elevation and section details or other images to communicate the design solution. Initial concepts to be explored are as follows:

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a. Renovation to existing facility

b. New ramped fixed structure

c. New mechanical submersible solution

D. Conceptual Cost and Issues Analysis

: Develop opinion of probable cost for each concept and identify the development and permitting issues associated with it.

E. Owner Review & Comment:

Meeting with owner at the site to review conceptual option and issues associated with each.

DELIVERABLES: The project deliverables will be a letter type report, (5 hard copies and electronic PDF format), that will include the following:

1. Cover

2. Executive Summary

3. Due-Diligence Summary of Findings

4. Conceptual Plans:

a. Written Description

b. Concept Plan (color 22” X 34” format)

c. Cost and Issues

PERMORMANCE MEASURES: Project will be delivered to owner for comment within 45 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Deliverables to be reviewed by FDEP representative to confirm that they are complete, accurate, and timely.

FIXED PRICE COST: $9640.00

REIMBURSABLES: $358.80

TOTAL FOR TASK 1: $9,998.80

Payment will be made upon completion of each task and submittal/approval by FDEP of the deliverable for the amount specified.

Financial Consequences: No payment will be made for unsatisfactory deliverables. In the event that a deliverable is deemed unsatisfactory, the Consultant shall re-perform the services needed for submittal of a satisfactory deliverable, at no additional cost to the Department within 15 consecutive days. If a satisfactory deliverable is not submitted within the specified timeframe, the Department may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Contract for failure to perform.

BREAKDOWN OF CHARGES:

1. Current Wage Rates:

WET Engineering Principal / Project Manager $130.00 Burke Design Group / Principal $130.00 Burke Design Group / CADD Designer $60.00

2. Staff Titles and Number of Hours for each Task / Deliverable

4337 Pablo Oaks Ct., Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32224

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WET Engineering Principal (Heather Baxter) – TASK 1 37 hours Burke Design Group Principal (Brian Burke) – TASK 1 30 hours Burke Design Group CADD – TASK 1 15.5 hours

3. Travel / Mileage – TASK 1 $284.80

• Assume travel to and from Homosassa Springs Park from Jacksonville

(two site visits, 320 mile round trip @ 44.5 cents per mile)

• Assume travel to and from Gainesville and Jacksonville

(190 mile round trip @ 44.5 cents per mile)

4. Reimbursable Expenses - TASK 1 $74.00

• Concept Drawings (22” x 34” color rendering)

• 6 copies to be delivered to FDEP (2 copies of each concept, the rest to be emailed)

SUB-CONSULTANTS: WET does not intend to use any non pre-approved subconsultants on this project.

PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS:

1. Owner recognizes that the conceptual solution develop will be based upon best available information and the consultant will not have the benefit of complete survey or other industry standard base materials, the owner acknowledges that this work effort will result in a general assessment for the projects development potential and in no way insure the project permit-ability.

2. FDEP to provide:

• Any available drawings of the existing Underwater Observatory,

• Park site plans showing existing utilities, topography and survey data, and

• Any existing data on the spring including test reports and bathymetry.