Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #27
Title
APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS WITH THE TWO (2) TOP-RANKED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING FIRMS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES UNDER THE TERMS OF INDIVIDUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE 3-YEAR CONTINUING CONTRACTS
Description
The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to, [1] Inspection of various wetlands/surface water management sites: review each area's required success criteria & assist with establishing a rehabilitation plan and maintenance program; [2] Perform environmental monitoring for the determination of compensation success to include water levels and fixed point photographic documentation; [3] Perform maintenance events which include chemical treatment and/or manual removal of noxious, nuisance, non-native plant species; [4] Perform replanting as necessary to maintain correct levels of desirable plant species; [5] Insure that all sites be maintained in accordance with their respective permits & all applicable Federal, State & County laws and ordinances. On 1/8/2008 (Item #36), the Board authorized negotiations with the two (2) top-ranked firms. On 1/17/2008 the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection met with representatives of [1] Biological Research Associates, Inc. and [2] Vanasse, Hangen & Brustlin, Inc. and successfully negotiated individual contacts. These contracts have been approved by the School Board attorney and are available for review at the Construction Services Department. The total estimated cost for these services for the three (3)-year period is $500,000.00. Funds for these services are available through individual capital project accounts.
Recommendation
That the contracts with the two (2) top-ranked firms to provide Environmental Consulting Services, under the terms of individual non-exclusive three (3)-year contracts, be approved as presented.
Contact
LEMPE & COLLINS
Financial Impact
Capital: $500,000.00