CN-370000-WQ154-T6.pdf

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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6 NRDR11

Florida Trustee Implementation Group preparation of Third Restoration Plan/Environmental Asse

Nadia Martin 617-354-0074x155 NMartin@indecon.com

Kimberly Walker 250-245-2165 Kimberly.A.Walker@FloridaDEP.gov

Sarah Ketron 850-245-2167 Sarah.Ketron@FloridaDep.gov

The consultant is tasked with assisting the Florida Trustee Implementation Group in the preparation of its Third Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment (RP3/EA).

$ 0.00 06/30/2024 $ 124,753.30

$ 124,753.30

Jessica Madden

Sarah Ketron

Kimberly Walker

Nadia Martin

Sandra Waters

NRDR11 NRD04 37220500000 087127/23 099005 NRDR 131300 FJ $ 124,753.30

37202099005372201000008712723

WQ154

Industrial Economics, Inc. (IEc)

Jessica Madden Digitally signed by Jessica Madden Date: 2023.07.17 12:58:13 -04'00'

Sarah Ketron Digitally signed by Sarah Ketron Date: 2023.07.17 14:27:58 -04'00'

Kimberly A. Walker Digitally signed by Kimberly A. Walker Date: 2023.07.17 12:13:03 -04'00'

Sandra Waters Digitally signed by Sandra Waters Date: 2023.07.25 07:39:09 -04'00'

$ 124,753.30

Upon Execution

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Florida Trustee Implementation Group DEP Agreement No. WQ154

Task Assignment No. 6 Scope of Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has selected Industrial Economics, Inc. (Consultant) to assist the Florida Trustee Implementation Group in the preparation of its Third Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment

(RP3/EA).

Introduction and Background

The Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees are operating through governing bodies called Trustee Implementation Groups (TIGs) and were established for the purposes of planning, administering, and implementing restoration. The Florida TIG is comprised of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the Department of the Interior (DOI), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The FL TIG is tasked with identifying, developing and evaluating project alternatives, proposing projects in draft restoration plans, engaging the public for comment on restoration plans, and selecting projects in final restoration plans. The FL TIG will ensure all restoration plans are consistent with the Final Programmatic Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan and Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PDARP/PEIS) and that all aspects of restoration planning are in accordance with Oil Pollution Act (OPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other applicable legal requirements. As part of this planning, the federal Trustees are required to comply with the NEPA and other environmental compliance rules and regulations.

The FL TIG screened project ideas to develop a reasonable range of alternatives for funding under its allocation for the water quality restoration type. The project-specific restoration plan will be developed per the Trustee Council Standard Operating Procedures for Implementation of the Natural Resource Restoration for the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) Oil Spill.

Additional Services The Consultant may be requested to provide other professional services related to the Project Scope of Services, as deemed necessary by DEP, based on the availability of funding. Based on DEP’s ability to negotiate a satisfactory price, DEP reserves the right to amend this Task Assignment to include additional services.

Tasks

IEc will write and coordinate review of the FL TIG’s third Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment (RP3/EA) in accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 USC 2701 et seq., Natural Resource Damage Assessment regulations, 15 CFR § 990, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. The FL TIG’s RP3/EA shall be developed in accordance with the Final PDARP/PEIS and the Trustee Council Standard Operating Procedures for Implementation of the Natural Resource Restoration for the DWH Oil Spill. The FL TIG’s RP3/EA will focus on the water quality restoration types and will include approximately 14 alternatives. EPA will serve as the lead federal agency for the FL TIG’s RP3/EA.

IEc is tasked with writing the RP3/EA, coordinating with FL TIG, as needed, and coordinating with regulatory agencies as applicable on consultation needs. This work includes support for preparation of the draft and final RP3/EA, including participation in calls, logistical and facilitation support for a public webinar including preparation of factsheets, support for the preparation of a TIG resolution.

Deliverables:

1. Draft RP3/EA and associated NEPA and Environmental Compliance for FL TIG review.

2. Revised Draft RP3/EA, incorporating FL TIG comments.

3. Final Draft RP3/EA incorporating fatal flaw FL TIG comments.

4. Completed Biological Evaluation forms for the preferred projects in the reasonable range of alternatives.

5. Development of factsheets in support of one public webinar on the plan and possibly other materials in support of the public webinar.

6. Summary of public comments and responses, Final RP3/EA incorporating public comments, and any supplemental analysis for FL TIG review.

7. Draft TIG Resolution for approval of Final RP3/EA and assistance with drafting a Finding of No Significant

Impact.

8. Final RP3/EA incorporating public comments and any supplemental analysis, FL TIG comments, Index for

Administrative Record, and final project fact sheets.

9. Index for the Administrative Record and final project fact sheets.

IEc will coordinate with DEP and FWC, and will conduct activities, as requested, until the hours ceilings are reached on this contract. All travel must be pre approved by the DEP Project Manager in writing and a change order executed to include travel costs.

Note: Travel costs shall be included in fixed-price amount in accordance with section 112.061, Florida Statutes (F.S.).

Invoices are to be submitted no more frequently than monthly.

Total Cost of Deliverable : Not to exceed $124,753.30

Estimated Schedule: An estimated timeline for completion of this work is 12 months, assuming week review period for the draft RP3/EA, -week review period for the final RP3/EA, and a reasonable number of public comments.

Note: f the schedule changes, the DEP Project Manager will immediately notify the Consultant.

Performance Measures: The DEP Project Manager shall review deliverables to verify satisfactory completion of the services rendered. The DEP Project Manager shall notify the Consultant of any deficiencies in the deliverable(s) and shall give the Consultant reasonable opportunity to correct noted deficiencies and provide a revised deliverable(s).

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