CN-370000-WQ154-T3CO5.pdf

This is a Task Assignment Change Order (TACO No. CO5) amending a contract between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc). The change order modifies Task Assignment No. 3 under Master Service Agreement WQ154 to increase funding for continued support services through the end of the task and contract period. The primary parties involved are the State of Florida DEP, represented by Project Manager Darrell Nottage, and IEc, represented by Nadia Martin.

The amended task assignment provides cost reimbursement services for the Council Monitoring and Assessment Work Group (CMAWG) support activities scheduled from April 1, 2025, through January 28, 2026. The total incremental cost for this task assignment is $11,749.20, increasing the total task assignment value from $44,784.77 to $56,533.97. The pricing is based on cost reimbursement for labor services provided by four labor categories: Expert Natural Sciences ($274.14/hour for 18 hours), Senior Scientist/Technician/Planner ($194.96/hour for 20 hours), Mid-Level Scientist/Technician ($124.46/hour for 10 hours), and Senior Administrative Support ($208.86/hour for 8 hours), totaling 56 labor hours. All rates are subject to the Master Service Agreement terms, and travel costs must be pre-approved by the DEP Project Manager. Services include monthly participation in CMAWG calls, technical support for best available science reference guides, review of draft products, and assistance with Council monitoring and adaptive management activities.