CN-370000-WQ012.pdf

This document is a cost-share contract (DEP Contract No. WQ012) between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (the Department) and the University of Florida (the Contractor), specifically for the Division of Sponsored Research. The contract is focused on providing technical support for the Tri-County Agricultural Area (TCAA) cost share program, which aims to reduce nutrient loads in the St. Johns River watershed.

The contract is for a period of eighteen (18) months, with potential renewal for up to three additional years, contingent on satisfactory performance. The University of Florida will provide technical support including monitoring equipment evaluation, quality assurance plan preparation, equipment installation, routine monitoring, and data analysis for four project sites. The contract operates on a task assignment basis, with no guaranteed minimum work amount. Compensation will be based on a combination fee schedule and cost reimbursement, with hourly rates for personnel ranging from $15.69 to $56.91, and laboratory analysis fees ranging from $8.00 to $10.00 per sample. The total contract value and specific funding will be determined by individual task assignments issued by the Department.