Document Summary

This is a Consultant's Task Assignment Notification under FDEP Contract No. DC818, issued by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of Recreation and Parks, to Chastain-Skillman, Inc. (CSI), a consulting engineering firm. The task involves a structural review of a metal storage building at Gasparilla Island State Park in Boca Grande, Florida. The contract is part of a Professional Services Agreement dated July 3, 2008, and includes collaboration with Winslow Engineering Group as the structural engineering consultant. Key personnel include Suzanne Hunnicutt (CSI Representative), Michael Renard (FDEP Contract Manager), and W.R. Cauthan (CSI Principal).

The scope of services encompasses a review phase consisting of document review and site inspection, followed by a report phase delivering findings regarding the structural integrity of a 390-square-foot mezzanine in the recently completed storage building. The mezzanine exhibits cracks in the floor slab and deformation of supporting joists; the consultant is to determine whether the structure is sound or requires replacement. Services specifically exclude structural calculations, design of repairs, hazardous materials investigation, geotechnical testing, materials testing, environmental assessment, and verification of third-party information. Compensation is fixed at $3,045.00, including all reimbursable expenses. The work is scheduled to commence upon task assignment execution, with the site visit expected within one week and the final report due within two weeks of the visit. Deliverables consist of two hard copies and one electronic copy of the structural review report. The encumbrance details indicate fund source 131001, module U3100, and object code 131500, with the total budgeted amount of $3,045.00.