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Description of Task:

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Schedule Start Date: Fixed Price Cost:

Completion Date: Cost Reimbursement not to exceed:

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CN214 44 FDEP 61508C

Paynes Creek Historic State Park Sewer Connection

George & Associates Consulting Engineers

Brian Miller, P.E. (850) 521-0344 bmiller@gaceng.net

Ralph Perkins or successor (850) 245-2460 Ralph.Perkins@FloridaDEP.gov

Consultant to provide design and permitting for conversion of septic sewer to force main sewer and connection of sewer and water to municipal, per attached proposal dated March 28, 2023.

Terry McCullum, Jr. or successor

Upon Execution $ 158,417.46 08/31/2024 $ 1,500.00

$ 159,917.46

Tamika Bass Tamika Bass Digitally signed by Tamika Bass Date: 2023.04.04 14:58:22 -04'00'

Terry McCullum, Jr. Terry McCullum, Jr.

Digitally signed by Terry McCullum, Jr.

Date: 2023.04.05 18:01:23 -04'00'

Ralph Perkins Ralph M Perkins Digitally signed by Ralph M Perkins Date: 2023.04.06 14:35:20 -04'00'

Brian Miller, P.E. Brian Miller Digitally signed by Brian Miller Date: 2023.04.07 11:34:36 -04'00'

Bryan Bradner Bryan Bradner Digitally signed by Bryan Bradner Date: 2023.04.11 10:18:54 -04'00'

61508C 37504000118 080039/23 423001 U3200 131500 QK $ 159,917.46

$ 159,917.46

1967 COMMONWEALTH LANE, SUITE 200 - TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32303

PHONE 850-521-0344 - FAX 850-521-0345

www.gaceng.net CIVIL ENGINEERING - LAND USE PLANNING - ENVIRONMENTAL - SYSTEMS PLANNING - TRANSPORTATION

March 28, 2023

Terry McCullum, Jr.

Project Manager Bureau of Design and Construction Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard 260K, MS 520 Tallahassee, FL 32399

RE: CN214‐TA44: Paynes Creek Historic State Park Septic to Sewer Conversion & Water Extension Project

Dear Mr. McCullum:

For your review, George & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Inc. has prepared a fee proposal summary and staff‐hour documentation for the proposed Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Septic to Sewer Conversion and Water Extension Project. Tasks include field data gathering, surveying, permitting, water main/sanitary sewer system force main modeling, and construction planning documents.

Please review the attached Proposal Summary and deliverables.

Sincerely, Brian Miller, P.E.

George & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Paynes Creek Historic State Park Septic to Sewer Conversion

CN214‐TA44

Subtask 1: Sewer and Water Conceptual Plan with Cost Estimate Description: George & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Inc. (G&A) will create a schematic plan for a septic to sewer conversion with municipal connection within the park for review.

This task will also include a schematic plan for a municipal water connection to the park, and water line extension within the park for review.

The new sanitary sewer in the park is expected to consist primarily of a series of pump station/grinder pumps and pressure force main. Gravity sewer main, other than individual services are not being considered for this conceptual plan. The schematic plan will include approximate lengths, depths, and associated costs for:

Force main piping

Pump Stations

Grinder pumps

The water conceptual plan will be created for a water main extension from the City of Bowling Green’s existing potable water system to the Paynes Creek State Park. We will model what size a new water main will need to be to serve the facilities at the park.

We will coordinate with the City of Bowling Green to determine the nearest connection point, what the characteristics of the system are such as flow/pressure, and what their preference would be for a waterline extension, as well as location. This is a planning level concept that could include discussion on the possibility of cost sharing.

Review of park facility needs that could be served by water a main extension will be catalogued. This will include where fire protection elements may or may not be needed within the park, and the appropriate sized water line if fire protection enhancements are required.

Deliverables:

Schematic Sewer Plan Aerial with Pump Station and Force Main Callouts, pdf

Schematic Water Main Extension Aerial with Pipe Size Callouts, pdf

Sewer & Water Recommendations Report with Planning Level Costs, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Subtask 1: Sewer and Water Conceptual Plan with Cost Estimate

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

George & Associates Project Manager $129.00 40 $5,160.00

George & Associates Project Engineer II $76.44 98 $7,491.12

George & Associates Senior Engineer Technician $72.00 4 $288.00

Fixed Price Total Cost: $12,939.12

Total for Subtask 1: $12,939.12

Subtask 2a: Wetland Delineation & Environmental Survey Description: Florida Environmental and Land Services, Inc. (FELSI) will conduct a site visit to perform a wetland delineation and environmental survey based upon State and Federal guidelines for the areas of the proposed water and sewer work. Any wetlands determined to be in the vicinity of the project area will be flagged using numbered flagging tape marked with ‘Wetland Delineation’. Wetland points or locations will be collected concurrent with the fieldwork using GPS.

A brief narrative summary of the field findings suitable for submission with the permit applications will be provided along with an aerial map depicting the wetlands. Digital points will be provided in the report.

Deliverable:

Wetlands Delineation Report and Maps, pdf

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 2a: Wetland Delineation & Environmental Survey

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

FELSI

Principal Consultant, Environmental

$109.83 15 $1,647.45

FELSI Senior Environmental Tech $54.00 10 $540.00

FELSI Staff Assistant/Project Assistant $60.00 5 $300.00

Fixed Price Total Cost: $2,487.45

Total for Subtask 2a: $2,487.45

Subtask 2b: Site Specific Topographic Survey Description: S. Stinson & Associates, Inc. will provide site‐specific topographical survey for the following areas:

Existing lift station servicing the creek access bathroom

Visitors center and parking lot

Shop site / volunteer RV camping sites

Entrance/ranger station

Two park residences

Asphalt and natural surface roadway within the park

Main Park Entrance Road from Visitor Center turn to River Day Use/Picnic area servicing the creek access bathroom

Lake Branch ROW (County Road 664A) from park entrance to intersection Edison Ave.:

o from centerline of road to South/West o from centerline of road to North/East ROW (if determined to be needed)

Paynes Creek Park frontage along Lake Branch South/West ROW from ranger residence to park entrance

Survey to meet the Standards of Practice as prescribed by the Florida Board of Professional Land Surveyors in Chapter 5J‐17 FAC, Section 472.027 of the Florida Statutes. The survey will include the following:

Locate all improvements and utilities, as evidenced by above ground features or if designated and marked by the Utility Owners, their designated representative, or a contracted service at the original time of field visit.

Survey existing septic systems including C.O. inverts and F.F.E. of the buildings

Overhead utility lines, power poles, guy anchors and electrical equipment will be located and shown on the survey.

Obtain spot elevations on natural ground and existing improvements suitable for interpolation of one‐foot contours to be shown on the final drawing

Topographic coverage will be limited to the site and roadway areas mentioned above extending 15 feet on each side of park roads.

Locate trees 6” diameter and larger measured at breast height (DBH).

All survey information will be tied to NAVD ’88 Vertical datum and NAD 83/2011 Florida State Plane coordinates based upon NGS or FDOT recorded control points near the project areas. The control monuments used to verify the survey values will be noted on the face of the survey drawing. On site control points will be established for future use.

Deliverable:

Site‐specific 24”x36” survey, signed and sealed, pdf Electronic AutoCAD file of the site‐specific survey, dwg

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 2b: Site Specific Topographic Survey

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

S. Stinson & Associates, Inc.

2 Person Survey Crew $125.00 136 $17,000.00

S. Stinson & Associates, Inc.

GPS Survey Crew $150.00 34 $5,100.00

S. Stinson & Associates, Inc.

Principal Surveyor $130.00 47 $6,110.00

S. Stinson & Associates, Inc.

Cadd Operator $80.00 87 $6,960.00

$35,170.00

(NE ½ R/W Lake Branch Rd. Route Survey)

S. Stinson & Associates, Inc.

2 Person Survey Crew $125.00 16 $2,000.00

S. Stinson & Associates, Inc.

GPS Survey Crew $150.00 6 $900.00

S. Stinson & Associates, Inc.

Principal Surveyor $130.00 6 $780.00

S. Stinson & Associates, Inc.

Cadd Operator $80.00 18 $1,440.00

$5,120.00

Fixed Price Total Cost: $40,290.00

Total for Subtask 2b: $40,290.00

Subtask 2c: Geotechnical Survey & Lead and Asbestos Testing Description: Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. (SES) geotechnical investigation scope of work includes: 10 soil borings for a cumulative total of 110 ft and one 30 ft SPT soil borings with static and seasonal high groundwater estimates at a potential pump station site.

Upon completion of field testing, laboratory classification testing will be performed on selected samples to provide AASHTO/USCS soil classifications. SES will prepare a geotechnical engineering report with the results of the testing, pavement evaluation and seasonal high groundwater elevations.

Southern Earth Sciences will perform a renovation asbestos survey for asbestos‐containing materials (ACM) in existing septic tanks and other above ground improvements that may be scheduled for demolition which will generally consist of the following items.

1. Visual observations of friable and non‐friable ACM

2. Physical assessment of suspected friable materials

3. Bulk sampling

4. Laboratory analysis

5. Written report documenting findings, recommendations, and conclusions

All testing to comply with current National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Upon completion of the above‐referenced survey, SES will issue a final report summarizing the results of the survey, and will identify the location, quantity, and accessibility of the materials sampled and determined to contain asbestos. Our reports will include recommendations and conclusions for dealing with any asbestos determined to be present.

Southern Earth Sciences will perform a lead paint survey of the painted components of each structure that may be impacted by the scheduled renovation. Representative paint chip samples will be obtained for lead identification by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). This method of analysis is recommended by the EPA.

A lead paint survey report will be generated indicating paint sample locations and analytical results of the survey. The report will satisfy OSHA requirements for lead paint surveys and may be used as the basis for future renovation activities.

Note: If adverse soil conditions such as Karst features are found at the pump station site that is to be determined, then additional geotech services may be required to find alternate suitable locations.

Deliverable:

Geotechnical engineering report with results and recommendations, signed and sealed, pdf

Asbestos & Lead‐Paint Survey Report, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 2c: Geotechnical Survey & Lead and Asbestos Testing

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

Southern Earth Sciences Senior Consultant $200.00 4 $800.00

Southern Earth Sciences Project Engineer $115.00 23 $2,645.00

Southern Earth Sciences Staff Engineer $86.00 15 $1,290.00

Southern Earth Sciences Senior Engineering Technician $60.00 12 $720.00

Southern Earth Sciences Asbestos Consultant $127.00 5 $635.00

Fixed Price Total Cost: $6,090.00

Total for Subtask 2c: $6,090.00

Subtask 3: 60% Construction Documents Description: G&A along with NHWL Engineering, Inc. (NHWL) will make a site visit to review the survey, existing conditions and schematic water/sewer plan options. If no fire flow data has been provided by City of Bowling Green, the nearest existing fire hydrant can be flown to determine municipal water system data such as pressure and available flows. If requested we can meet on‐site with FDEP stakeholders to discuss proposed options. A comprehensive write‐ up / report of findings and their impact on the project will be submitted.

G&A and NHWL will prepare 60% design plans for construction of a new sanitary sewer system located within the park and in the Hardee County ROW on Lake Branch Road, to connect to The City of Bowling Green’s wastewater collection near the intersection of Lake Branch Road and Edison Avenue.

Engineering services for the sewer upgrade includes the hydraulic analysis/modeling of the proposed sanitary sewer force main system to ensure properly sized pumps and piping.

G&A will include in the design plans a water main extension from the City of Bowling Green’s municipal water system in County Road 664A ROW to the park. The water main model created during the conceptual phase will be refined and updated as necessary to adequately model the water main size needed at the park based off feedback from the Park Service and areas to be served. Engineering services includes the hydraulic analysis/modeling of the proposed water main and services to ensure properly sized mains and other water infrastructure.

The new sewer and water system construction documents are anticipated to include the following sheets:

Cover Sheet

General notes

General legend/abbreviations

Project layout sheets

Existing conditions/demolition/erosion & sedimentation control

Utility Plan and profile

MOT Plans

Details sheets

Electrical Plan Sheets (plan drawing, riser diagram/equipment elevation drawing and control interface)

NHWL will provide Electrical Engineering Design plans to include the following: electrical symbology and notes, electrical and control plan drawings, riser diagrams and equipment elevation drawing, control interface drawings. NHWL will provide a written scope of work document and other specifications as needed to supplement any specifications or standards provided by the owner.

A preliminary cost estimate based off the quantities in the construction documents with unit prices will be submitted as part of the plans package.

Deliverables:

Site Visit report in portable document file, pdf

60% Construction Plans, pdf

60% Construction Specifications, pdf

60% Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost, pdf

60% Pump Station Design Report, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 3: 60% Construction Documents

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

NHWL Principal $145.00 18 $2,610.00

NHWL Senior Designer $85.00 40 $3,400.00

$6,010.00

George & Associates Chief Engineer $203.43 2 $406.86

George & Associates Project Manager $129.00 139 $17,931.00

George & Associates Project Engineer II $76.44 262 $20,027.28

George & Associates Senior Engineer Technician $72.00 219 $15,768.00

$54,133.14

Fixed Price Total Cost: $60,143.14

Total for Subtask 3: $60,143.14

Subtask 4a: FDEP Wastewater Permitting Description: G&A will prepare and submit application packages to the FDEP for State level permitting related to proposed sewer work. The following permits are anticipated for sewer improvements:

FDEP Domestic Wastewater Collection Transmission Application General Permit application package, Form 62‐604.333(8)(a)

The City of Bowling Green utilities department will have to confirm the sewer improvements.

The City of Bowling Green will have to sign off on the FDEP permit application as the “Owner of Collection/Transmission System”.

Notes and Exclusions: It is anticipated that the contractor will be required to pull a local building department permit as part of their scope of work. G&A will submit a set of plans to the City of Bowling Green and Hardee County as part of a cursory review, but construction phase permitting and services are excluded from this scope of work and would be additional services if required.

A Gopher Tortoise survey and FWC Gopher Tortoise Relocation Permit (68A‐27 F.A.C.) is not included in this scope of work. Due to Tortoise mobility, an official survey of gopher tortoise burrows and relocation (if necessary) shall be done not more than 90 days of commencement of construction. The surveyor will pick‐up any gopher tortoise burrows flagged by the environmental consultant or Park Service at the time of the survey, however no location or identification of gopher tortoise burrows beyond that is included in the scope of work.

Deliverables:

FDEP Application and supporting documentation for Domestic Wastewater Collection

Transmission System Application, Form 62‐604.333(8)(a) F.A.C., pdf

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 4a: FDEP Wastewater Permitting

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

George & Associates Project Manager $129.00 8 $1,032.00

George & Associates Project Engineer II $76.44 16 $1,223.04

Fixed Price Total Cost: $2,255.04

Reimbursable Cost:

FDEP Construct Wastewater Collection and Transmission System, 62‐604.333(8)(a) $250.00

Reimbursable Total Cost $250.00

Total for Subtask 4a: $2,505.04

Subtask 4b: FDEP Potable Water Permitting Description: G&A will prepare and submit application packages to the FDEP for State level permitting related to potable water extension work. The following permits are anticipated:

FDEP Notice of Intent to use the General Permit for Construction of a Water Main Extensions for PDWs application package, Form 62‐555.900(7) Alternate

The City of Bowling Green utilities department will have to confirm the water improvements.

The City of Bowling Green will have to sign off on the FDEP permit application as the “Owner of the Public Water System (PWS)”.

Notes and Exclusions: It is anticipated that the contractor will be required to pull a local building department permit as part of their scope of work. G&A will submit a set of plans to the City of Bowling Green and Hardee County as part of a cursory review, but construction phase permitting and services are excluded from this scope of work and would be additional services if required.

A Gopher Tortoise survey and FWC Gopher Tortoise Relocation Permit (68A‐27 F.A.C.) is not included in this scope of work. Due to Tortoise mobility, an official survey of gopher tortoise burrows and relocation (if necessary) shall be done not more than 90 days of commencement of construction. The surveyor will pick‐up any gopher tortoise burrows flagged by the environmental consultant or Park Service at the time of the survey, however no location or identification of gopher tortoise burrows beyond that is included in the scope of work.

Deliverables:

• FDEP Notice of Intent to use the General Permit for Construction of a Water Main Extensions for PDWs application package, Form 62‐555.900(7) Alternate, pdf

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 4b: FDEP Potable Water Permitting

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

George & Associates Project Manager $129.00 8 $1,032.00

George & Associates Project Engineer II $76.44 16 $1,223.04

Fixed Price Total Cost: $2,255.04

Reimbursable Cost:

FDEP Water Main Extension Permit 62‐555.900(7)Alternate $1,000.00

Reimbursable Total Cost $1,000.00

Total for Subtask 4b: $3,255.04

Subtask 4c: SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permitting Description: G&A will prepare and submit application packages to the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) for State level permitting related to Environmental Resource Permitting requirements. This is for linear utility infrastructure improvements where a general permit is anticipated to be required for the proposed work. The following permits are anticipated:

SWFWMD General Permit 62‐331.215 (General Permit for Utility Line Activities)

Deliverables:

SWFWMD General Permit application 62‐331.215 F.A.C., pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 4c: SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permitting

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

George & Associates Project Manager $129.00 9 $1,161.00

George & Associates Project Engineer II $76.44 18 $1,375.92

Fixed Price Total Cost: $2,536.92

Reimbursable Cost:

FDEP General Permit 62‐330.453 $250.00

Reimbursable Total Cost $250.00

Total for Subtask 4c: $2,786.92

Subtask 5: County/City Coordination Description: G&A will coordinate the proposed work with the City of Bowling Green (The City) utilities department to confirm the improvements. The City of Bowling Green will have to sign off on the FDEP permit application as the “Owner of Collection/Transmission System”.

G&A will coordinate with Hardee County to ensure that the sewer design within their ROW will be acceptable for a ROW Utility Placement Permit. It is expected that the contractor will have to procure the ROW Utility Placement Permit as the permit expires after 90 days.

Notes & Exclusions: The City is expected to take ownership of the force main and water main in the right of way and may take ownership of the pump station; services beyond minor assistance with this to facilitate G&A will not provide legal services pertaining to granting ownership and easements to the City of Bowling Green.

Deliverables:

Summary Report of coordination with the City of Bowling Green and Hardee County, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 5: City and County Coordination

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

George & Associates Project Manager $129.00 11 $1,419.00

George & Associates Project Engineer II $76.44 22 $1,681.68

Fixed Price Total Cost: $3,100.68

Total for Subtask 5: $3,100.68

Subtask 6: Final (100%) Construction Documents Description: G&A and NHWL will finalize the construction plans and incorporate any agency review comments and Bureau of Design and Recreation comments. Civil and Electrical plans will be a continuation of all the plan sheets provided in the 60% submittal.

Deliverables:

Response to 60% Constructions Plans comments from BDC, pdf

100% Construction Plans, signed and sealed, pdf and dwg

100% Construction Specifications, pdf

Final Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost, pdf

100% Pump Station Design Report, pdf

Performance Measure: Deliverables will be reviewed by the Department to confirm they are complete, accurate, and timely.

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 6: Final (100%) Construction Documents

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate

Hours Total Fixed Price Cost

NHWL Principal $145.00 8 $1,160.00

NHWL Senior Designer $85.00 21 $1,785.00

$2,945.00

George & Associates Chief Engineer $203.43 1 $203.43

George & Associates Project Manager $129.00 61 $7,869.00

George & Associates Project Engineer II $76.44 106 $8,102.64

George & Associates Senior Engineer Technician $72.00 100 $7,200.00

$23,375.07

Fixed Price Total Cost: $26,320.07

Total for Subtask 6: $26,320.07

Summary of Fees:

Subtask Subtask Fixed Price Cost

Subtask Reimbursable

Subtask 1: Sewer and Water Conceptual Plan with Cost Estimate

$12,939.12

Subtask 2a: Wetland Delineation & Environmental Survey

$2,487.45

Subtask 2b: Site Specific Topographic Survey $40,290.00

Subtask 2c: Geotechnical Survey & Lead and Asbestos Testing

$6,090.00

Subtask 3: 60% Construction Documents $60,143.14

Subtask 4a: FDEP Wastewater Permitting $2,255.04 $250.00

Subtask 4b: FDEP Potable Water Permitting $2,255.04 $1,000.00

Subtask 4c: SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permitting

$2,536.92 $250.00

Subtask 5: City and County Coordination $3,100.68

Subtask 6: Final (100%) Construction Documents $26,320.07

Total Fixed Cost: $158,417.46

Total Reimbursable Cost $1,500.00

Overall Total Cost: $159,917.46

Project Schedule:

Activity Duration (calendar days)

Dates

Subtask 1: Sewer and Water Conceptual Plan with Cost Estimate

35 Upon execution

Subtask 2a: Wetland Delineation & Environmental Survey

40 Upon completion of Subtasks 1

Subtask 2b: Site Specific Topographic Survey 50 Upon completion of Subtasks 1

Subtask 2c: Geotechnical Survey & Lead and Asbestos Testing

50 Upon completion of Subtasks 1

Subtask 3: 60% Construction Documents 75 Upon completion of Subtask 2b

Subtask 4a: FDEP Wastewater Permitting 50 Upon completion of Subtask 3

Subtask 4b: FDEP Potable Water Permitting 50 Upon completion of Subtask 3

Subtask 4c: SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permitting

50 Upon completion of Subtask 3

Subtask 5: City and County Coordination 50 Upon completion of Subtask 3

Subtask 6: Final (100%) Construction Documents

35 Upon BDC Review of Subtask(s) 4

* assumed minimum 2‐week review phase by BDC between each construction document submittal. Next phase would not begin until comments are received from BDC unless directed otherwise.

Payment will be made upon approval of deliverables for each subtask by the FDEP in the amount specified.