CN-370000-WM943-T4.pdf

This document is a Task Assignment Notification Form under DEP Contract No. WM943, executed between the University of Florida (FEID No. 59-6002052) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The contract is managed by Curtis D. Pollman, Ph.D. (University of Florida) and Devan R. Cobb (FDEP). This represents Task Assignment Number 4, which is part of a statewide contract indefinite delivery vehicle for environmental research services.

Task 4 involves the development of a Florida statewide Stressor Identification Model for streams, with a contract value of $59,975.09 under cost reimbursement terms. The task period extends from the execution date through July 1, 2012. The University of Florida will develop models to evaluate the relationship between Specific Conductivity Index (SCI) and dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations, build upon previous analyses to create a final Stressor Identification Model, validate the model, and deliver the completed model to FDEP. Key deliverables include a Dissolved Oxygen Protective Criterion Model (due May 16, 2011) and a Final Report with Stressor Identification Model and Excel management tool (draft due April 30, 2012, with revisions due June 29, 2012). The budget includes $49,153.85 in direct labor costs for 852 principal investigator hours, $4,300.96 in fringe benefits (8.75%), $1,068.00 in travel costs, and $5,452.28 in overhead (10%), totaling $59,975.09.