CN-370000-WQ012.pdf

This document is a contract between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the University of Florida (UF), specifically the Division of Sponsored Research, for technical support services related to the Tri-County Agricultural Area (TCAA) cost share program. The contract (DEP Contract No. WQ012) was executed to provide technical assistance for reducing nutrient loads in the St. Johns River watershed, involving monitoring, data collection, and analysis of agricultural best management practices.

The contract is an eighteen (18) month indefinite delivery vehicle with the potential for up to three (3) years of renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance. The University of Florida will be compensated on a task assignment basis, with specific tasks outlined in the scope of work including monitoring equipment evaluation, quality assurance plan preparation, equipment installation, routine monitoring, and data analysis for the agricultural area. The rate schedule includes hourly rates for personnel such as Principal Investigator ($56.91/hour), Lead Technician ($26.15/hour), and Support Technician ($15.69/hour), as well as per-sample laboratory analysis rates ranging from $8.00 to $10.00 for various nutrient and nitrogen tests. The contract includes provisions for reimbursement of expenses, vehicle mileage, and specific quality assurance and reporting requirements.