CN-370000-PL352-A2.pdf

Contract No. PL352 Amendment No. 2

Rev. 09/25/18

AMENDMENT NO. 2

TO CONTRACT NO. PL352

BETWEEN

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

AND

FORESTECH CONSULTING, INC. (DBA F4 TECH),

This Amendment to Contract No. PL352 , as previously amended, (Contract) is made by and between the Department of Environmental Protection (Department), an agency of the State of Florida, and ForesTech Consulting, Inc.

(dba F4 Tech), 3059 Highland Oaks Terrace, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (Contractor), on the date last signed below.

WHEREAS, the Department entered into the Contract with the Contractor for to assist in the development of a comprehensive data-driven resource inventory and management system and to provide other associated services effective December 22, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the Contractor has requested a rate increase in accordance with Paragraph 5.E.2., WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Contract as set forth herein. .

NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

1. Attachment B-1, Revised Response Form, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Attachment B-2, Second Revised Response Form.

2. Paragraph 15.B. is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

The Contractor shall not subcontract, assign, or transfer any work under this Contract, without the prior written consent of the Department’s Contract Manager, with the exception of Natural Resource Planning Services, Inc.; Big Bend Forestry; Atkins; SAM Surveying and Mapping, LLC (SAM); and UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation

(SFRC).

3. The following provision is hereby added to paragraph 34, Disqualification:

Disqualification.

D. Contractor certifies that it and its subcontractors are not on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List.

Pursuant to Section 287.135, F.S., the Department may immediately terminate this Contract at its sole option if the Contractor or its subcontractors are found to have submitted a false certification; or if the Contractor, or its subcontractors are placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in the boycott of Israel during the term of the Contract. As provided in Subsection 287.135(8), F.S., if federal law ceases to authorize these contracting prohibitions then they shall become inoperative.

4. All other terms and conditions of the Contract remain in effect. If and to the extent that any inconsistency may appear between the Contract and this Amendment, the provisions of this Amendment shall control.

The parties agree to the terms and conditions of this Amendment and have duly authorized their respective representatives to sign it on the dates indicated below.

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ATTACHMENT B-2

SECOND REVISED RESPONSE FORM

The Contractor's fully loaded rates ($/hour) for the personnel classifications/individuals it intends to use in the Contract are outlined in Attachment B-2, Rate Schedule. In addition, other costs (i.e., monitoring equipment, computer usage, data charges, etc.) anticipated to be necessary are provided on a per unit basis. Rates for equipment and software to be purchased, including any license fees, are included, however quantities will be specified in individual Task Assignments.

The rates provided shall be current and effective for the first twenty-four (24) months of the Contract. The Contractor may request an increase in rates each year after the initial period of the Contract, including the possible renewal period(s).

Requests for increases must be submitted at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the anniversary date of the Contract in order for the request to be considered. Rate increases must be requested in writing to the Department and must be supported by a detailed justification which warrants the requested increase percentage (a maximum of 5% in any one year). The Department shall review the request and supporting documentation to determine whether an increase is warranted and, if so, what percentage of adjustment (increases not to exceed 5% in any one year) will be authorized by formal amendment to the contract.

At any time either party may request a decrease in the rates. Each party shall review the other party's written request. If an agreement cannot be reached regarding a decrease in the rates, the Contract may be terminated for convenience.

The following information pertains to the following rates:

• Daily costs shall reflect a straight eight-hour work day.

• Travel expenses and per diem, if authorized by the DEP Contract Manager, shall be in accordance with the requirements contained in Chapter 112.061, F.S., and must be documented by a State of Florida Travel Voucher with appropriate receipts. Reimbursement will be at rates currently allowed for State of Florida employees.

1. TRAVEL: Authorized travel expenses and Per Diem incurred under a fee schedule/cost reimbursement task assignment must be documented by a State of Florida Travel Voucher with appropriate receipts. Reimbursement will be made in accordance with Section 112.061, F.S. No allowances shall be made for meals when travel is confined to city or town of the official headquarters or immediate vicinity (within fifteen (15) miles of the city or town of the official headquarters) of the contracted personnel.

For fixed price tasks, travel expenses shall be negotiated by both parties and factored into the fixed price amount of the task assignment. No additional travel expenses will be authorized.

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2. EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR PURCHASE: Costs for software and equipment and any license fees, annual fees, or update fees shall be negotiated for each Task Assignment based on Department needs. Current market prices will be compared with those submitted in the Contractor's response to DEP Solicitation No. 2016023C and the pricing most favorable to the Department will be specified.

3. LABOR:

Labor costs include overhead, general and administrative, profit and any other related costs. There will be no minimum charge.

Team Member Position Current Contracted Hourly Rate

Revised Approved

Hourly Rate (max 5% increase)

F4 Tech Administrative Assistant $88.00 $88.00 F4 Tech Field Technician $97.00 $97.00 F4 Tech Project Forester $101.00 $106.00 F4 Tech Forest Analyst $112.00 $117.00 F4 Tech Senior Forester $129.00 $135.00 F4 Tech Project Manager $146.00 $153.00 F4 Tech Senior Forest Analyst $166.00 $166.00

F4 Tech Technical Manager $205.00 $215.00 F4 Tech Software Engineer $205.00 $215.00 F4 Tech Contract Manager $221.00 $221.00 F4 Tech Operations Manager $221.00 $221.00 F4 Tech Senior Project Manager $234.00 $245.00 F4 Tech Software Manager $269.00 $269.00 F4 Tech Business Analyst $156.00 $163.00

4.

VEHICLES: Vehicle usage rates include all maintenance costs, mileage, fuel, mobilization, and demobilization costs. There will be no minimum charge. Personally, owned vehicle use will be reimbursed at State of Florida rates.

Vehicle Type Daily Weekly 4 X 4 Trucks and SUV's State Rates State Rates

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5. EQUIPMENT: Equipment usage rates include all equipment normally used in the execution of projects. There will be no minimum charge. Operating rates will not be paid for equipment purchased or provided by the Department.

Equipment Type Daily Weekly

ATV $50.00 $200.00

Boat @ $200.00/day; $130.00/half-day N/A Side by side UTV @ $150.00/day; $100/half-day N/A

6. LABOR (SUBCONTRACTOR):

Labor costs include overhead, general and administrative, profit and any other related costs. There will be no minimum charge.

UF-School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC)

Team Member

Position Current Contracted Hourly Rate

Revised Approved Hourly

Rate (max 5% increase)

UF-SFRC Professor NA $80.82 UF-SFRC Associate Professor $69.28 - $72.98 $67.61 UF-SFRC Assistant Professor NA $55.03 UF-SFRC Post-Doctoral Student NA $32.09

UF-SFRC Graduate Student NA $17.52

Natural Resource Planning Services (NRPS)

Position Current Contracted Hourly Rate

Revised Approved Hourly

Rate (max 5% increase)

NRPS Field Consultant Principal $157.50 $165.25 NRPS Field Consultant Project Manager $131.25 $137.50 NRPS Field Consultant Forester $105.00 $110.25 NRPS Senior Conservation Lands Specialist $131.25 $137.50 NRPS Field Consultant GIS/Mapping $94.50 $99.00 NRPS Field Technician $97.00 $97.00 NRPS Environmental Scientist $120.75 $126.50

Atkins

Position Current Contracted Hourly Rate

Revised Approved Hourly Rate (max

5% increase)

Atkins Practice Manager $255.39 $268.16 Atkins Senior Planner 1 $145.93 $153.23

Atkins Senior Biologist 2 $141.37 $148.44 Atkins Senior Biologist 1 $127.18 $133.53 Atkins Senior Project Archaeologist $113.14 $118.79 Atkins Biologist 2 $91.44 $96.02

Atkins Biologist 1 $84.90 $89.15 Atkins Jr Planner $62.48 $65.60 Atkins Graphics Designer $83.22 $87.38 Atkins Planner $86.73 $91.07 Atkins Specialist $94.26 $98.97

Atkins Engineer $97.14 $101.99 Atkins Project Planner $117.82 $123.71 Atkins Sr. GIS Specialist $119.97 $125.96 Atkins Senior Engineer I $138.24 $145.15 Atkins Sr. Planner $150.83 $158.37

Atkins Senior Engineer II $158.95 $166.90 Atkins Chief Biologist $159.84 $167.83 Atkins Sr. Archaeologist $175.11 $183.87 Atkins Chief Engineer $193.23 $202.89

SAM Surveying and Mapping

Position Current Contracted Hourly Rate

Revised Approved Hourly Rate (max

5% increase)

SAM GIS Field Technician $89.25 $93.71 SAM GIS Analyst $94.50 $99.23 SAM Senior GIS Analyst $131.25 $137.81 SAM GIS Professional $141.75 $148.84 SAM Administrative Assistant $47.25 $49.61

Big Bend Forestry

Position Current Contracted Hourly Rate

Revised Approved Hourly Rate (max

5% increase)

Big Bend Forestry*

Field Consultant Project Forester $105.00 110.25

*Not included on original F4 Tech Team; company, staff, and rates were approved by the Department via email after contract execution.