CN-370000-CN803-T6CO1.pdf

Division of Recreation and Parks

Task Assignment Change Order Form

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DRP-085

Rev. /2025 1 of 2

FDEP Contract No: Project Number:

Task Assignment No: Change Order No:

Project Location Project

Consultant’s Name:

Consultant’s Representative:

Phone: Email:

FDEP Contract Manager:

Phone: Email:

Description of Change:

Change in Task Amount

Item Reimbursement Fixed Fee Total Original Task Amount Task Amount Including All Previous Change Orders Net Increase/Decrease in Task Amount for this Change Order Task amount with All Change Orders

803 RM2301

6 1

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Briggs Boardwalk

The Weiler Engineering Corporation - An Apex Company Robin Palmer

(941) 646-8612 rpalmer@weilerengineering.org

Laurinda Micheels

(850) 245-2781 laurinda.micheels@floridadep.gov

Addition of funding to perform permit services and Gopher Tortoise relocation to allow project construction to be completed per attached proposal dated December 18, 2025.

$ 1,424.00 $ 29,917.53

$ 1,424.00 $ 29,917.53

$ 10,046.00 $ 34,207.96

$ 11,470.00 $ 64,125.49

$ 31,341.53

$ 31,341.53

$ 44,253.96

$ 75,595.49

FFLORIDAA DEPARTMENTT OF Divisionn off Recreationn andd Parks ENVIRONMENTALL PROTECTIONN Task Assignment Change Order Form

Change in Task Time

Original Task Execution Date Original Task End Date Present Task End Date Net Change in Days New Task End Date

Funding Information

29 Digit FLAIR Code:

Project # Grant # Org Code Cat/Year Fund Module Object Code

EO Amount

Total

Approval Signatures

Budget Representative, FDEP

Project Manager, FDEP

Contract Authority, FDEP

Signature

Signature

Signature

Signature

Signature

Date

Date

Date

Date

Date

DRP-085

Rev. 2 of 2 d nta atu

05/07/2025 07/01/2026 07/01/2026 07/01/2026

29-Digit FLAIR Code: 37-20-2-423001-375004

RM2401 37538020000 0863643/24 423001 U3210 241000 QK $ 44,253.96

$ 44,253.96

Lisa Yarborough

Gage Marmolejo

Robin Palmer

Laurinda Micheels

David Matson

01/16/2026Lisa Yarborough Digitally signed by Lisa Yarborough Date: 2026.01.16 09:53:16 -05'00'

Digitally signed by Gage Marmolejo Date: 2026.01.21 09:58:33 -05'00'

Robin Palmer Digitally signed by Robin Palmer DN: E=rpalmer@weilerengineering.org, CN=Robin Palmer, OU=Users, OU=Apex-FL-PTG, OU=Apex-Offices, DC=ApexCos, DC=local Date: 2026.01.21 11:51:45-05'00'

Laurinda Micheels

Digitally signed by Laurinda Micheels Date: 2026.01.21 12:06:51 -05'00'

David Matson Digitally signed by David Matson Date: 2026.01.22 16:43:16 -05'00'

December 18, 2025

Mr. Garland Sandel Project Manager Bureau of Design and Construction Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard 260-L, MS 520 Tallahassee, FL 32399

RE: Briggs Gopher Tortoise Survey & Relocation CN 803, TA

Dear Mr. Sandel, Thank you for the opportunity to provide this proposal to support the Department with Gopher tortoise permitting and relocation services associated with the Briggs Boardwalk project at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Based on a preliminary survey conducted by FDEP staff, the project area lies within the 25-foot protection zone of approximately 34 potentially occupied gopher tortoise burrows. This proposal outlines the consultant’s approach to coordinating with FWC staff biologists, conducting a comprehensive 100% coverage survey, preparing required environmental documentation, and managing all relocation, permitting, and excavation activities.

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Mr. Garland Sandel Briggs Gopher Tortoise Survey & Relocation

CN 803, TA

For your review, the Weiler Engineering Corporation, has provided a proposal summary and man-hour documentation for the tasks identified below. Please review the attached proposal summary and deliverables.

Sincerely, Michael J. Giardullo, P.E.

Director of Civil Engineering The Weiler Engineering Corporation- An Apex Company

Mr. Garland Sandel Briggs Gopher Tortoise Survey & Relocation

CN 803, TA

Briggs Gopher Tortoise Survey Contract Number 803, Task Assignment

Subtask 1: Gopher Tortoise Survey and FWC Coordination

Description: CONSULTANT will open dialogue with FWC staff biologist(s) to request that the 25-foot protection zone be reduced (where appropriate) for this project to prevent unnecessarily relocating gopher tortoises [since the project footprint is so small]. CONSULTANT, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Authorized Gopher Tortoise (GT) Agent will then conduct a 100% coverage survey of potential GT habitat in the project area and will obtain GPS coordinates for each gopher tortoise burrow within the project area. CONSULTANT will determine which burrows should be excavated based on their location, distance from the project, and entrance direction as discussed with FWC staff biologist(s).

Deliverable: Location of burrows on aerial in PDF format

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

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 1 – Gopher Tortoise Survey and FWC Coordination Firm Name Position Classification Hourly

Rate Hours Total

Fixed Price Cost

Weiler Engineering

Senior Project Manager 160.83 8 $1,286.64

Johnson Engineering

Sr. Ecologist 132.51 15 $1,987.65

Johnson Engineering

Environmental Technician 65.73 28 $1,840.44

Johnson Engineering

GIS Professional 131.46 18 $2,366.28

Johnson Engineering

Principal 193.92 12 $2,327.04

Johnson Engineering

Administrative 71.71 5 $358.55

Total $10,166.60

Subtask 2: Gopher Tortoise FWC Application

Description: With the information obtained from the 100% survey, CONSULTANT will prepare the required environmental drawings, review and verify applicable GIS Sources, and complete a Gopher tortoise relocation application for submittal to FWC.

Mr. Garland Sandel Briggs Gopher Tortoise Survey & Relocation

CN 803, TA

CLIENT shall provide CONSULTANT with proof of local government approval authorizing construction activities, as required by the FWC Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines. Providing proof of local government approval from CLIENT is necessary prior to initiation of capture and relocation activities. CONSULTANT will be responsible for paying all mitigation/application fees due to the FWC. CONSULTANT will coordinate with FWC to recommend onsite relocation through temporary exclusion from the project footprint using a silt fence barrier.

The FWC permitting process may take up to 90 days or more from time of complete application submittal. CLIENT understands and agrees that no site work (i.e., vegetation removal, staging of materials, clearing) may commence on the property until the permit has been obtained and relocation(s) has occurred in accordance with the terms of the permit.

Deliverable: Copy of the FWC permit in PDF format.

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

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 2 - Gopher Tortoise FWC Application

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate Hours Total Fixed

Price Cost Weiler Engineering Senior Project Manager 160.83 8 $1,286.64

Johnson Engineering

Sr. Ecologist 132.51 9 $1,192.59

Johnson Engineering Environmental Technician 65.73 11 $723.03

Johnson Engineering GIS Professional 131.46 15 $1,971.90

Johnson Engineering Principal 193.92 9 $1,745.28

Johnson Engineering Administrative 71.71 6 $430.26

Total $7,349.70

Reimbursable Cost:

Description Number @ Total

Postage Not Anticipated Printing Not Anticipated Permit application fees estimate

$10,0 .00 $10,0 .00

Mr. Garland Sandel Briggs Gopher Tortoise Survey & Relocation

CN 803, TA

Reimbursable Total Cost for 2

$10,0 .00

Total for Subtask 2

$17,3 .70

Subtask 3: Gopher Tortoise Relocation

Description: Once the appropriate permits have been obtained from FWC, the CONSULTANT shall provide FWC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent(s) who are permitted to supervise backhoe excavation of Gopher tortoise burrows. CONSULTANT shall provide a flat bucket backhoe and equipment operator to assist with the excavation(s). All burrows permitted for relocation will be excavated to their terminus, as required by FWC. Any live gopher tortoises that are recovered will be relocated according to the permit. This assumes excavation of approximately eight (8) burrows per day, depending on site conditions and this subtask estimates up to 17 burrows being relocated.

Additional burrows requiring relocation are payable under Subtask 4.

CONSULTANT will measure and mark (individual IDs are required for offsite relocation) any recovered gopher tortoises, as may be required, and release tortoise(s) at the chosen recipient site.

CONSULTANT will then compile the necessary burrow excavation data from the project and submit the “After-action report” to FWC, as required.

CONSULTANT will meet with CLIENT using Microsoft Teams to discuss project specifics and/or provide progress updates, as necessary.

Deliverable: Relocation report for submittal to FWCC in PDF format.

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

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 3 - Gopher Tortoise Relocation

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate Hours Total

Fixed Price Cost

Weiler Engineering Senior Project Manager 160.83 8 $1,286.64

Johnson Engineering Sr. Ecologist 132.51 16 $2,120.16

Johnson Engineering

Environmental Technician 65.73 15 $985.95

Johnson Engineering GIS Professional 131.46 12 $1,577.52

Mr. Garland Sandel Briggs Gopher Tortoise Survey & Relocation

CN 803, TA

Johnson Engineering Principal 193.92 10 $1,939.20

Johnson Engineering Administrative 71.71 5 $358.55

Total $8,268.02

Subtask 4: Gopher Tortoise Relocation- Additional Burrows Over 17 (If required)

Description: If additional burrows beyond 17 require excavation, CONSULTANT shall provide FWC Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent(s) who are permitted to supervise backhoe excavation of gopher tortoise burrows. CONSULTANT shall provide a flat bucket backhoe and equipment operator to assist with the excavation(s). All burrows permitted for relocation will be excavated to their terminus, as required by FWC. Any live gopher tortoises that are recovered will be relocated according to the permit. This subtask will include up to 17 additional burrow excavations.

Deliverable: Relocation report for submittal to FWCC in PDF format.

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

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 4 - Gopher Tortoise Relocation- Additional Burrows Over 17 (If required)

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate Hours Total

Fixed Price Cost

Weiler Engineering Senior Project Manager 160.83 8 $1,286.64

Johnson Engineering Sr. Ecologist 132.51 9 $1,192.59

Johnson Engineering

Environmental Technician 65.73 8 $525.84

Johnson Engineering GIS Professional 131.46 9 $1,183.14

Johnson Engineering Principal 193.92 8 $1,551.36

Johnson Engineering Administrative 71.71 4 $286.84

Total $6,026.41

Mr. Garland Sandel Briggs Gopher Tortoise Survey & Relocation

CN 803, TA

Subtask 5: Gopher Tortoise Additional Gopher Tortoise Survey (If required)

Description: If the FWC permitting process is longer than 90 days, an updated Gopher Tortoise Survey will be required. With the information obtained from the updated survey, CONSULTANT will update the required environmental drawings, review and verify applicable GIS Sources.

Deliverable: Relocation report for submittal to FWCC in PDF format.

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

Fixed Price Cost:

Subtask 5 - Gopher Tortoise Additional Gopher Tortoise Survey (If required)

Firm Name Position Classification Hourly Rate Hours Total

Fixed Price Cost

Weiler Engineering Senior Project Manager 160.83 3 $482.49

Johnson Engineering Sr. Ecologist 132.51 3 $397.53

Johnson Engineering

Environmental Technician 65.73 3 $197.19

Johnson Engineering GIS Professional 131.46 6 $788.76

Johnson Engineering Principal 193.92 2 $387.84

Johnson Engineering Administrative 71.71 2 $143.42

Total $2,397.23

Project Schedule:

Activity Duration (Calendar Days) Days from Execution Subtask 1: Gopher Tortoise Survey and FWC Coordination

30 30

Subtask 2: Gopher Tortoise FWC Application

90 120

Subtask 3: Gopher Tortoise Relocation

30 150

Subtask 4: Gopher Tortoise 30 150

Mr. Garland Sandel Briggs Gopher Tortoise Survey & Relocation

CN 803, TA

Relocation- Additional Burrows Over 17 Subtask 5: Gopher Tortoise Additional Gopher Tortoise Survey

30 150

Summary of Fees:

Subtask Subtask Fixed Price Cost Subtask Reimbursable Subtask 1: Gopher Tortoise Survey and FWC Coordination

$10,166.60 $0.00

Subtask 2: Gopher Tortoise FWC Application

$7,349.70 $10.0 .00

Subtask 3: Gopher Tortoise Relocation

$8,268.02 $0.00

Subtask 4: Gopher Tortoise Relocation- Additional Burrows Over 17 (If Required)

$6,026.41 $0.00

Subtask 5: Gopher Tortoise Additional Gopher Tortoise Survey (If Required)

$2,397.23 $0.00

Environmental Total: $34,207.96 Reimbursement Total: $10,0 .00 Overall Total Cost: $44,2 .96

Payment will be made upon approval of deliverables for each subtask by the FDEP in the amount specified. (Please do not alter this language)