Summary

This is a Task Assignment Notification Form for DEP Contract No. PL263, issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to FNAI/FSU (contractor) on November 15, 2018. The assignment involves an evaluation of natural communities conditions and potential preservation/restoration strategies in state parks following Hurricane Michael. Key personnel include contractor Dan Hipes, DEP Contract Manager Raymond Spaulding, and DEP Task Manager Gregg Walker. The task assignment is effective from November 15, 2018 through February 13, 2019, with a fixed-price total task assignment value of $25,223.

The contract requires FNAI to conduct a Phase I rapid assessment addressing near and long-term resource management and restoration needs across multiple state parks including Florida Caverns, Torrey, Falling Waters, Three Rivers, Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island, T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula, and St. Andrews State Parks. The scope comprises five activities: rapid assessment of timber salvage options ($8,037), rapid post-hurricane damage assessment ($6,101), site restoration evaluation ($6,043), park staff discussion and education events ($2,961), and an expert workshop ($2,081). All deliverables must be submitted by February 13, 2019, with final invoices due by February 15, 2019, and are contingent upon satisfactory completion. The funding source is Hurricane Grant #FD079 (Org Code 3750-0500-000, Object Code 139900, Fund 408001, Category 080039, Module U1650).