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May 12, 2017

Sent via email: Richard.w.hicks@dep.state.fl.us Mr. Richard Hicks, PG, Administrator Florida Department of Environmental Protection Ground Water Protection Section Bureau of Watershed Management 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 3575 Tallahassee FL 32399-2400

Subject: Cost Proposal for Equipment Maintenance and One Year of Telemetry Service Ginnie Springs, Gilchrist County, Florida FDEP Contract WM-946

Dear Mr. Hicks:

AECOM, through URS Corporation Southern, a wholly-owned subsidiary, and our team member Karst Environmental Services (KES) appreciates the opportunity to provide the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) with this proposal for professional services to assist the FDEP with the above-referenced project. The objectives and scope of services presented in this proposal were developed based on AECOM’s previous work performed on this project and information provided by the

FDEP.

1.0 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

AECOM understands that the FDEP intends to maintain service of existing water quality and velocity monitoring equipment at Ginnie Springs, Ginnie Springs Outdoors LLC resort (GSO), Gilchrist County, Florida. KES will provide field support associated with work performed by Locher Environmental Technologies (Locher).

2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The proposed scope of services to be provided by AECOM includes two tasks. Task 1 will include an on-site field training session hosted by Locher to instruct AECOM and KES staff on standard maintenance protocols and calibration methods for of existing equipment and Task 2 is to provide Web Server/Data Modem services.

mailto:Richard.w.hicks@dep.state.fl.us

Mr.Rick Hicks, PG Florida Department of Environmental Protection May 12, 2017

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2.1 Maintenance (Task 1)

A one-day field training session will be led by staff from Locher. At the training session equipment and calibration standards, etc. will be provided and instruction given to facilitate local inspection and maintenance to be performed by KES staff. AECOM staff will be present for cross-training with primary inspection and maintenance responsibility by KES. Monthly inspections will be conducted on the Ginnie springs rain gauge station and terrestrial monitoring equipment at the springhead; no entry into waters of Ginnie spring will be conducted. Equipment and activities include:

1. Furnish required standards for routine calibration of Hydrolab and Suna‐V2

2. Furnish connect cable(s) for PC interface (Hydrolab and Suna‐V2)

3. Furnish Battery / Charger to power Hydrolab and Suna‐V2 during calibration

4. Replace existing flow cell in mail cabinet for Hydrolab

5. Annual Factory Service of Hydrolab MS5 (shipping costs only); 5‐Year Factory Warranty with Bench Service Partnership Program, expires December 2018

6. Annual Factory Service of Suna‐V2 sn 353.

7. Visually inspect weather station monthly and clean rain gauge as needed.

8. Field training to AECOM/KES technicians for calibration of Hydrolab / Suna‐V2 and servicing of telemetry monitoring system.

2.2 Web Server / Data Modem (Task 2)

The Web Server / Data Modem encompass the on‐going server costs provided along with the maintenance and cellular data costs associated with the server operation, all provide by Locher. The costs are a fixed price covering the time through December 2018. The Task 2 items include the FDEP monitoring sites at Ginnie Springs Rainfall Station and Water Quality Telemetry Station. The Maintenance and QA/QC encompasses the daily (Monday thru Friday less Holidays) manual confirmation of communication status of all sensors (ACM‐Plus flow meter, SUNA‐V2 Nitrate, Hydrolab, Stage Sensor) integrated with the field telemetry system. The Virtual‐Server, VDV Web Server, SQL Data Base, and internet connectivity is verified daily. On‐call unlimited phone support services are provided to assist the FDEP with operational maintenance, technical trouble‐shooting tasks, and technical assistance with repairs. The Task encompasses the digital cellular data modem yearly data/maintenance on Verizon Network, with unlimited data. Each of the stations utilize a cellular data modem:

• Ginnie Springs WQ 561‐302‐5468 166.139.85.130

• Ginnie Springs Rainfall 561‐302‐5442 166.139.85.129

The Web Server will retain the existing database for the previously integrated stations, which include:

• Wakulla Springs (4)

• Merritt Mill Pond Outfall (1)

• Jackson Blue Spring (1)

• Convict Springs (1)

May 12, 2017

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3.0 DELIVERABLE, BUDGET AND SCHEDULE

Three quarterly and one annual letter reports will be submitted that document calibration, maintenance and field inspections performed. The estimated costs and associated deliverables are summarized below. A cost itemization spreadsheet is provided as Attachment A.

Service Estimated Budget Deliverable 1: Quarter 1 Letter Report - Training Session with all equipment, calibration standards, and first field quarterly field event.

$11,039.24

Deliverable 2: Quarter 2 Letter Report - $2,847.44

Deliverable 3: Quarter 3 Letter Report - $2,847.44 Deliverable 4: Annual Report with cost of annual Web Server and Data Modem services 13,015.88

Estimated Budget $29,750.00

AECOM will provide invoices on a quarterly basis, one with each deliverable.

The AECOM Team is prepared to begin work on this task upon receipt of a fully-executed Task Assignment issued in accordance with FDEP Contract No. WM946. If necessary, modifications to the FDEP-approved schedule or authorized budget will be provided by a written Task Assignment Modification issued by the FDEP.

4.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The pricing and terms of the Task Assignment for this proposed work are described in Contract WM-946, and will be conducted on a fixed price basis in accordance with the Schedule of Fees and Charges set forth by the Task Assignment, and in accordance with FDEP’s Contract Number WM-946 dated October 3, 2008 and extended July 5, 2013 between FDEP and URS Corporation Southern, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AECOM. The cost and terms described herein are valid for up to 60 days from the date of this proposal.

The AECOM Team is looking forward to supporting the FDEP with this groundwater study. If you or others have questions regarding this matter, please call me at 850.402.6422.

Sincerely, William H. Colona III, PG Jeffry R. Wagner, PG Senior Project Geologist Vice President

Attachment A: Cost Estimate

May 12, 2017

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To preserve the applicability of Section 558.0035, Florida Statutes, the law requires the following language be included in this proposal cost estimate which is by reference part of the contract:

PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 558.0035,

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL ANY PRESENT OR

FUTURE, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,

PARTICIPANTS, ADVISORS, MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES,

AGENTS OR AFFILIATES OF AECOM, OR ANY OF THEIR

HEIRS, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS BE INDIVIDUALLY HELD

LIABLE FOR NEGLIGENCE.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Labor

Administrative Assistant 3 46.72$ 2 93.44$ 1 46.72$ 1 46.72$ 2 93.44$ 6 280.32$

Administrative Assistant 3 46.72$ 2 93.44$ 1 46.72$ 1 46.72$ 2 93.44$ 6 280.32$

Geohydrologist 5 112.50$ 8 900.00$ 4 450.00$ 4 450.00$ 8 900.00$ 24 2,700.00$

Certified Project Manager 2 152.00$ 2 304.00$ 2 304.00$ 2 304.00$ 2 304.00$ 8 1,216.00$

Subtotals 14 1,390.88$ 8 847.44$ 8 847.44$ 14 1,390.88$ 44 4,476.64$

Communication Fee: 0% -$ -$ -$ -$ 1 -$

Labor Total 1,390.88$ 847.44$ 847.44$ 1,390.88$ Total Labor: 4,476.64$

Subcontractors 1

Raw Total Loaded Total Raw Total Loaded Total Raw Total Loaded Total Raw Total Loaded Total Total Raw Subs Total Loaded

Subs

7,525.00$ 7,525.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 9,625.00$ 9,625.00$ 17,150.00$ 17,150.00$

2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 8,000.00$ 8,000.00$

Subtotals 9,525.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 11,625.00$ Total Subs:

Subcontractor Markup: 0% 25,150.00$ 25,150.00$

Misc Other Direct Costs 1

Description Unit

Rate ($) Quantity Loaded Cost Quantity Loaded Cost Quantity Loaded Cost Quantity Loaded Cost Total Quantity

Total Extended

Cost

Daily Vehicle (Includes Mileage) 67.9 1 67.90$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 1 67.90$

Per Diem (Meals only) 50 1 50.00$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 0 -$ 1 50.00$

Subtotals 123.36$ -$ -$ -$ Total ODCs: 123.36$

Task Totals Task 1 11,039.24$ Task 2 2,847.44$ Task 3 2,847.44$ Task 4 13,015.88$ Grand Total: 29,750.00$

Total Project Cost: 29,750.00$

Training Session and Q1 Visits and Reporting

Quarter 2 Monthly O&M and

Report

Quarter 3 Monthly O&M and

Report

Quarter 4 Monthly O&M and

Annaual Report

Cost Hours Cost Hours Cost

Totals

TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4

Project Name: Ginnie Spgs Inst. O&M w/ Telemetry at 4 Springs

Staff Classification

Loaded

Hourly

Rate

Hours Cost Hours Total Labor

Units

Total Extended

Cost

Company / Description

Locher Environmental

KES