CN-370000-RM137.pdf

This document is a state contract between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), specifically Contract No. RM137. The contract establishes an administrative and oversight services agreement for Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) and Natural Resource Damage Restoration projects, with a particular focus on activities related to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The contract was executed on 8/28/13 and is designed to provide a framework for collaborative project management and financial administration.

The contract allows the FWC to provide administrative and oversight services for specified NRDA projects, which can include solicitation administration, contract development, contractor monitoring, and task administration. The contract operates on a task assignment basis, where specific projects will be authorized through individual Task Assignment Notification Forms. Financial compensation is structured as a cost reimbursement contract, with payments based on detailed documentation of expenses such as salaries, fringe benefits, travel, and other direct costs. The contract has a potential duration of five years, with the ability to renew for up to three additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The contract explicitly supports diversity in procurement and requires compliance with state and federal regulations, including the use of the E-Verify system for employment verification.