Agenda 02/27/2018 Item #16A 802/27/2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the ranked list of design professionals pursuant to RFP No. 17-7188,
“Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring,” and authorize staff to negotiate a
contract with the top ranked firm CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. for subsequent Board of County
Commissioners approval; or, if contract negotiations are unsuccessful, to authorize staff to
commence contract negotiations with the second ranked proposer, APTIM Environmental &
Infrastructure, Inc., and make a finding that this item promotes tourism (Project No. 90033).
OBJECTIVE: To obtain professional engineering services for five (5) years of nearshore biological
monitoring of Collier County’s coast as required by regulatory permits.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the United
States Army Corps of Engineers require nearshore biological monitoring to be performed on a yearly
basis to assure that beach renourishment sand has not migrated onto the nearshore coral o utcropping off
the coast of Collier County. This work is required to be performed during the late summer and early fall
when the Gulf of Mexico underwater visibility is greatest. Field work must be completed according to
permit, by September 30, 2018.
On August 4, 2017, the Procurement Services Division released notices of Request for Professional
Services No. 17-7188 to 1,518 firms for Professional Engineering Services for nearshore hardbottom
monitoring. Ninety-seven (97) solicitation packages were downloaded and two (2) were received by the
due date of November 13, 2017. The Selection Committee met on December 18, 2017, and scored each
of the proposals submitted. Presentations were given by both firms on January 4, 2018, and the final
ranking was postponed to answer procedural questions. The meeting was reconvened on January 11,
2018, and the committee ranked CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. as the most qualified consultant to perform
this work.
CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. is sufficiently familiar with the scope of this project and is qualified with
similar experience throughout Florida. Staff recommends approval of the final ranking and requests
authorization to commence contract negotiations with CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. for this work. This
recommendation is in compliance with CCNA policies and procedures. If contract negotiations are not
successful with CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc., then staff is seeking authorization to commence contract
negotiations with the second ranked proposer APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. with the
objective of bringing an acceptable negotiated contract back to the Board for approval.
Name of Firm Final Ranking
CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. 1
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. 2
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact at this time. Once negotiations are completed, a contract
will be brought to the Board for approval. Funding is budgeted annually in the Beach Renourishment
Fund (195) Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring Project No. 90033. A cost share FDEP funding
reimbursement will be solicited for the completed work.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts as a result of this
project.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority
vote for approval. - CMG
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RECOMMENDATION: To approve the ranked list of design professionals pursuant to RFP No. 17 -
7188, “Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring,” and authorize staff to negotiate a
contract with the top ranked firm CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. for subsequent Board approval; or, if contract
negotiations are unsuccessful, to authorize staff to commence contract negotiations with the second
ranked proposer, APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., and make a finding that this item
promotes tourism.
Prepared By: J. Gary McAlpin, P.E., Coastal Zone Management, Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees
and Program Management Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 17-7188 Final Ranking (PDF)
2. 17-7188 Solicitation (PDF)
3. [Linked] 17-7188_CSA_Proposal (PDF)
4. 17-7199 Norice of Recommended Award (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.8
Doc ID: 4609
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the ranked list of design professionals pursuant to
RFP No. 17-7188, “Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring,” and authorize staff to
negotiate a contract with the top ranked firm CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. for subsequent Board of County
Commissioners approval; or, if contract negotiations are unsuccessful, to authorize staff to co mmence
contract negotiations with the second ranked proposer, APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., and
make a finding that this item promotes tourism (Project No. 90033).
Meeting Date: 02/27/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Accountant – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management
Name: Gail Hambright
01/24/2018 8:13 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - IF, CPP & PM – Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program
Management
Name: Amy Patterson
01/24/2018 8:13 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Procurement Services Opal Vann Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper Completed 01/24/2018 8:27 AM
Procurement Services Sandra Herrera Additional Reviewer Completed 01/25/2018 2:53 PM
Zoning Gary McAlpin Additional Reviewer Completed 01/25/2018 3:55 PM
Growth Management Department Judy Puig Level 1 Reviewer Completed 01/29/2018 12:01 PM
Growth Management Operations Support Allison Kearns Additional Reviewer Completed 01/29/2018 1:20 PM
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Tara Castillo Additional Reviewer Completed 01/29/2018 1:35 PM
Procurement Services Swainson Hall Additional Reviewer Completed 01/29/2018 1:59 PM
Procurement Services Evelyn Colon Additional Reviewer Completed 02/01/2018 8:57 AM
Capital Project Planning, Impact Fees, and Program Management Amy Patterson Additional Reviewer Completed 02/01/2018 5:45 PM
Procurement Services Ted Coyman Additional Reviewer Completed 02/02/2018 1:21 PM
Growth Management Department Gail Hambright Deputy Department Head Review Skipped 02/06/2018 3:58 PM
Grants Edmond Kushi Level 2 Grants Review Completed 02/07/2018 9:52 AM
Growth Management Department Thaddeus Cohen Department Head Review Completed 02/07/2018 2:54 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 02/07/2018 4:15 PM
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County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 02/07/2018 4:28 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 02/07/2018 4:46 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 02/16/2018 10:48 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 02/20/2018 12:13 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/20/2018 1:56 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/27/2018 9:00 AM
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RPS #: 17-7188
Title: Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
Name of Firm Gary
McAlpin Chris D'Arco Maura Kraus Joe Delate Total
Selection
Committee
Final Rank
CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. 1 1 2 1 5 1.0000
Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.2 2 1 2 7 2.0000
Procurement Professional Evelyn Colon
Step 1: Upon direction by the Procurement professional, the individual selection committee member should provide their ranking of
the proposals (from highest being number one (1) to lowest.
Step 2: The procurement professional will review the mathematically calculated final rank and discuss the rank order and determine if
consensus is reached.
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (RPS)
In accordance with Florida Statute 287.055
Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act
FOR
Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
RPS NO.: 17-7188
EVELYN COLON, PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION
3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112
TELEPHONE: (239) 252-2667
FAX: (239) 252-2810
evelyncolon@colliergov.net (Email)
This proposal solicitation document is prepared in a Microsoft Word format. Any alterations to this
document made by the Consultant may be grounds for rejection of proposal, cancellation of any
subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the Collier County Government.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................................................................
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Background
3.0 Request for Professional Services (RPS) Process
4.0 Grading Criteria for Development of Shortlist
Instruction to Proposers
5.0 Questions
6.0 Pre-Proposal Conference
7.0 Compliance with RPS
8.0 Ambiguity, Conflict, or Other Errors in the RPS
9.0 Proposals, Presentations, and Protest Costs
10.0 Delivery of Proposals
11.0 Validity of Proposals
12.0 Method of Source Selection
13.0 Evaluation of Proposals
14.0 References
15.0 Reserved Rights
16.0 Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Additional Terms and Conditions for RPS
17.0 Insurance and Bonding Requirements
18.0 Additional items and/or Service
19.0 County’s Right to Inspect
20.0 Vendor Performance Evaluation
21.0 Additional Terms and Conditions of Contract
22.0 Public Records Compliance
23.0 Payment Method
24.0 Environmental Health and Safety
25.0 Licenses
26.0 Survivability
27.0 Principal/Collusion
28.0 Relation of County
29.0 Termination
30.0 Lobbying
31.0 Certificate of Authority to Conduct Business in the State of Florida (Florida Statute 607.1501)
32.0 Single Proposal
33.0 Protest Procedures
34.0 Public Entity Crime
35.0 Security and Background Checks
36.0 Conflict of Interest
37.0 Prohibition of Gifts to County Employees
38.0 Immigration law Affidavit Certification
39.0 Term of Contract
Attachments
Attachment A – Scope of Services
Attachment B – Required RPS Forms
Grant Contract Provisions and Assurances
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FOR QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTAL
REQUEST FOR PROFESIONAL SERVICES (RPS) NUMBER: 17-7188
PROJECT TITLE: Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
PROPOSAL OPENING DAY/DATE/TIME: September 4, 2017 at 3:00 P.M.
PLACE OF PROPOSAL OPENING: PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION
3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2
NAPLES, FL 34112
1.0 INTRODUCTION
As requested by the Collier County Coastal Zone Management Division (hereinafter, the “Division”), the Collier County Board of
County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Request for P rofessional Services
(hereinafter, “RPS”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified Consultants in accordance with the terms,
conditions and specifications stated or attached. The Consultant, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the
Specifications or Scope of Work stated.
The purpose of this monitoring plan is to determine potential nearshore hardbottom impacts resulting from the placement of beach
compatible sand on the Collier County beach shoreline from beach renourishments, as well as potential impacts from Doctors Pa ss
maintenance dredging project and the Wiggins Pass maintenance dredging and navigation improvement project.
2.0 BACKGROUND
Nearshore hardbottom habitat is present along the Collier County shoreline. Hardbottom resources have been identified through
sidescan sonar survey and diver verification on several occasions.
3.0 REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (RPS) PROCESS
3.1 The selection process will involve a two step proposal review to minimize Proposers’ costs in preparing initial
qualification proposals and expediting the review process. The Proposers will initially submit a qualifications proposal
which will be scored based on the criteria in Section 4.0 Grading Criteria for Development of Shortlist, which will be the
basis for short-listing no less than three (3) firms.
The Proposers will need to meet the minimum requirements outlined herein in or der for their proposal to be evaluated and
scored by the COUNTY. The COUNTY will then issue an invitation for oral presentations (Step 2) to at least the top three
short-listed firms and produce a final ranking for approval by the Board of County Commissioners . Upon approval, the
County will enter into negotiations with the top ranked firms to establish cost for the services needed. With successful
negotiations, a contract will be developed with the selected firm, based on the negotiated price and technical components.
The COUNTY plans to include an allowance in the contract for items such as changes in scope and permit acquisition.
3.2 The COUNTY will use a Selection Committee in the Request for Professional Services selection process.
3.3 The intent of the Step 1 scoring of the qualifications proposal is for consultants to indicate their interest, relevant
experience, financial capability, staffing and organizational structure.
3.4 Based upon a review of these qualification proposals, the top three (3) short-listed firms will be requested to submit Step 2,
to make oral presentations.
3.5 The scores from the RPS - Step 1 used for short-listing for this Project will not be carried forward for the Step 2 of this
selection process.
3.6 The intent of the Step 2 oral presentations is to provide the firms with a venue where they can conduct discussions with the
Selection Committee to clarify questions and concerns before providing a final rank.
3.7 After review of the Step 2 oral presentations, the COUNTY will rank the Proposers based on the discussion and clarifying
questions on their approach and related criteria, and then negotiate in good faith an Agreement with the top ranked
Proposer.
3.8 If, in the sole judgment of the COUNTY, a contract cannot be successfully negotiated with the top-ranked firm,
negotiations with that firm will be formally terminated and negotiations shall begin with the firm ranked second. If a
contract cannot be successfully negotiated with the firm ranked second, negotiations with that firm will be formally
terminated and negotiations shall begin with the third ranked firm, and so on. The COUNTY reserves the right to
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negotiate any element of the proposals in the best interest of the COUNTY.
4.0 GRADING CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SHORTLIST:
4.1 For the development of a shortlist, this evaluation criteria will be utilized by the COUNTY’S Selection Committee to score
each proposal. Consultants are encouraged to keep their proposals concise and to include a minimum of marketing
materials. Proposals must address the following criteria:
Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points
1. Ability of Professional Personnel 20 Points
2. Certified Minority Business Enterprise 5 Points
3. Past Performance 25 Points
4. Project Approach, Willingness to Meet Time and Budget Requirements 20 Points
5. Location 10 Points
6. Recent, Current, and Projected Workloads of the Firm 20 Points
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100 Points
Tie Breaker: In the event of a tie at final ranking, award shall be made to the proposer with the lower volume of work
previously awarded. Volume of work shall be calculated based upon total dollars paid to the proposer in the twenty -four
(24) months prior to the RFP submittal deadline. Payment information will be retrieved from the County’s financial
system of record. The tie breaking procedure is only applied in the final ranking step of the selection process. In the event
a tie still exists, selection will be determined based on random selection by the Procurement Services Director before at
least three (3) witnesses.
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Each criterion and methodology for scoring is further described below.
EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 1: ABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL (20 Total Points Available)
This criterion measures the ability of professional team personnel as shown by their level of experience on projects of
similar type, size and complexity. This criterion measures how well the team is staffed to address all facets of the project.
It measures how well the team is organized to deliver the project for the COUNTY. Preference will be given to teams with
knowledge and experience with local construction and regulatory conditions and who demonstrate a strong commitment to
team collaboration proximate to the project site. Preference will also be given to teams (both individ ual within the teams
and the companies making up the team) that have worked together on successful delivery of similar projects. It measures
the overall level of the team’s qualifications to successfully complete the project.
EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 2: CERTIFIED MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (5 Total Points
Available)
Submit certification with the Florida Department of Management Service, Office of Supplier Diversity as a Certified
Minority Business Enterprise
EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 3: PAST PERFORMANCE (25 Total Points Available)
This criterion measures the professional team’s past experience with projects similar in size, type and complexity as this
project. The professional teams will be evaluated on their Hard Bottom Monitoring projects of the size and scope of this
project, including the experience the team members proposed on this project have together on the previous projects
presented. Experience with all elements of the project scope as generally described herein will be evaluated, with specifi c
emphasis on experience addressing the technical, community and project delivery categories. The professional team’s
minimization of change orders will be an important consideration. Preference will be given to Hard Bottom Monitoring
within the last 5 years in proximity to the proposed project.
The County requests that the vendor submits no fewer than three (3) and no more than ten (10) completed
reference forms from clients whose projects are of a similar nature to this solicitation as a part of their proposal.
Provide information on the projects completed by the Proposer that best represent projects of similar size, scope and
complexity of this project using form provided in Attachment B – Form 8. Proposer may include two (2) additional pages
for each project to illustrate aspects of the completed project that provides the PSC information to assess the experience of
the Proposer on relevant project work.
EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 4: PROJECT APPROACH, WILLINGNESS TO MEET TIME AND BUDGET
REQUIREMENTS (20 Total Points Available)
Written overview of the professional team’s resources available to complete the services requested in the schedule outlined
in the scope of services. The Proposer should illustrate to the COUNTY how they propose to approach the project and
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assemble the resources to meet each phase and each major element of the project. (Limit response to 3 pages)
A conceptual level schedule should be included as a separate page to illustrate concepts of design and permitting time,
sequencing of the major elements. (Limit schedule to 1 page, 11” x 17” page size and 40 activities maximum)
Written overview of professional team’s concept and approach to managing the overall cost of the project. (Limit response
to 3 pages)
Include in the 3 page response specific information on past project performance that demonstrates the Proposer’s ability to
meet owners’ budgets including change order history on similar projects.
EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 5: LOCATION (10 Total Points Available)
The professional team’s approach to management and execution of work with respect to location of various key project
team members will be evaluated under this criterion. The Proposer shall demonstrate from the project kick-off how they
will establish the project location in order to manage day-to-day or on-site information collection and distribution between
internal and external team members, and County staff, as well as other entities involved in the project.
EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 6: RECENT, CURRENT, AND PROJECTED WORKLOADS OF THE FIRM
(20 Total Points Available)
This criterion measures the team’s proposed resources for the project and their availability to complete all elements of this
project with regards to the closeout of recent work, current workload, and projected projects that could impact the
completion of this project.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
5.0 QUESTIONS
5.1 Direct questions related to this RPS to the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System website:
www.colliergov.net/bid.
5.2 Consultants must clearly understand that the only official answer or position of the County will be the one stated on the
Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System website. For general questions, please call the
referenced Procurement Strategist noted on the cover page.
6.0 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
6.1 The purpose of the pre-proposal conference is to allow an open forum for discussion and questioning with County staff
regarding the RPS with all prospective Consultants having an equal opportunity to hear and participate. Oral questions will
receive oral responses, neither of which will be official, nor become part of the R PS. Only written responses to written
questions will be considered official, and will be included as part of the RPS as an addendum.
6.2 All prospective Consultants are strongly encouraged to attend, as, this will usually be the only pre -proposal conference for
this solicitation. If this pre-proposal conference is denoted as “mandatory”, prospective Consultants must be present in
order to submit a proposal response.
7.0 COMPLIANCE WITH THE RPS
7.1 Proposals must be in strict compliance with this RPS. Failure to comply with all provisions of the RPS may result in
disqualification.
8.0 AMBIGUITY, CONFLICT, OR OTHER ERRORS IN THE RPS
8.1 It is the sole responsibility of the Consultant if the Consultant discovers any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, omission or
other error in the RPS, to immediately notify the Procurement Strategist, noted herein, of such error in writing and request
modification or clarification of the document prior to submitting the proposal. The Procurement Strategist will make
modifications by issuing a written revision and will give written notice to all parties who have received this R PS from the
Procurement Services Division.
9.0 PROPOSALS, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROTEST COSTS
9.1 The County will not be liable in any way for any costs incurred by any Consultant in the preparation of its proposal in
response to this RPS, nor for the presentation of its proposal and/or participation in any discussions, negotiations, or, if
applicable, any protest procedures.
10.0 DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS
10.1 All proposals are to be submitted before 3:00 P.M., Naples local time, on or before August 24, 2017 the Collier County
Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System website: www.colliergov.net/bid.
10.2 The County does not bear the responsibility for proposals delivered to the Procurement Services Division past the stated
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date and/or time indicated.
11.0 VALIDITY OF PROPOSALS
11.1 No proposal can be withdrawn after it is opened unless the Consultant makes their request in writing to the County. All
proposals shall be valid for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days from the submission date to accommodate
evaluation and selection process.
12.0 METHOD OF SOURCE SELECTION
12.1 The County is using the Competitive Sealed Proposals methodology of source selection for this procurement, as
authorized by Ordinance Number 2017-08, establishing and adopting the Collier County Procurement Ordinance.
12.2 If the County receives proposals from less than three (3) firms, the Procurement Director shall review all the facts and
determine if it is in the best interest of the County to solicit additional proposals or request that the Selection Committee
rank order the received proposals.
13.0 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
13.1 Collier County will evaluate and the proposals and select the firm in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055,
Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).
13.2 The County’s procedure for selecting is as follows:
13.2.1 The Procurement Services Director shall appoint a selection committee to review all proposals submitted.
13.2.2 The Request for Professional Services is issued.
13.2.3 Subsequent to the receipt closing date for the proposals, the Procureme nt professional will review the proposals
received and verify each proposal to determine if it minimally responds to the requirements of the published RPS.
13.2.4 Selection committee meetings will be open to the public and publicly noticed by the Procurement Services
Division.
13.2.5 In an initial organization meeting, the selection committee members will receive instructions, the submitted
proposals, and establish the next selection committee meeting date and time. After the first meeting, the
Procurement professional will publically announce all subsequent committee meeting dates and times. The
subsequent meeting dates and times will be posted with at least one (1) day advanced notice .
13.2.6 Selection committee members will independently review and score each proposal based on the evaluation
criteria stated in the Request for Professional Services using the Individual Selection Committee Score and Rank
Form and prepare comments for discussion at the next meeting. The Individual Selection Committee S core and
Rank Form is merely a tool to assist the selection committee member in their review of the proposals.
13.2.7 At the publicly noticed selection committee meeting, the members will present their independent findings /
conclusions / comments based on their reading and interpretation of the materials presented to each other, and may
ask questions of one another. Time will be allowed for public comment.
13.2.8 Collier County selection committee members may consider all the material submitted by the Proposer and other
information Collier County may obtain to determine whether the Proposer is capable of and has a history of
successfully completing projects of this type, including, without limitation, additional information Collier County
may request, clarification of proposer information, and/or additional credit information.
13.2.9 Once the individual scoring has been completed, the Procurement professional will read the results publicly.
The committee will make a determination on which firms will be invited to give or al presentations by short listing
the proposals submitted with the goal of having a minimum of three (3) firms giving oral presentations. The
selection committee may ask for additional information, present materials, interview, ask questions, etc. The
members may consider any and all information obtained through this method in formulating their final ranking.
13.2.10 The selection committee’s overall rank of firms in order of preference (from highest beginning with a rank of
one (1) to the lowest) will be discussed and reviewed by the Procurement Professional. By final consensus, and
having used all information presented (proposal, presentation, references, etc.), the selection committee members
will create a final ranking and staff will subsequently enter into negotiations.
13.3 The County reserves the right to withdraw this RPS at any time and for any reason, and to issue such clarifications,
modifications, addendums, and/or amendments as it may deem appropriate, including, but not limited, to requesting
supplemental proposal information.
13.4 Receipt of a proposal by the County offers no rights upon the Consultant nor obligates the County in any manner.
13.5 Acceptance of the proposal does not guarantee issuance of any other governmental approvals.
14.0 REFERENCES
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14.1 The County reserves the right to contact any and all references submitted as a result of this solicitation.
15.0 RESERVED RIGHTS
15.1 Collier County reserves its right in any solicitation to accept or reject any or all bids, proposals or offers; to waive mino r
irregularities and technicalities; or to request resubmission. Also Collier County reserves the right to accept all or any pa rt
of any bid, proposal, or offer, and to increase or decrease quantities to meet the additional or reduced requirements of
Collier County. Collier County reserves its right to cancel, extend or modify any or all bids, proposals or offers; to award
to one or more vendors; to award all or part of a solicitation; and to award by individual line items when it is deemed to be
in the best interest of the County. Collier County reserves its right to reject any sole response.
END OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
16.0 COLLIER COUNTY PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
16.1 Offer
16.1.1 This offer is subject to cancellation by the COUNTY without notice if not accepted by VENDOR within
fourteen (14) days of issuance.
16.2 Acceptance and Confirmation
16.2.1 This Purchase Order (including all documents attached to or referenced therein) constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties, unless otherwise specifically noted by the COUNTY on the face of this Purchase Order. Each
delivery of goods and/or services received by the COUNTY from VENDOR shall be deemed to be upon the terms
and conditions contained in this Purchase Order.
16.2.2 No additional terms may be added and Purchase Order may not be changed except by written instrument
executed by the COUNTY. VENDOR is deemed to be on notice that the COUNTY objects to any additional or
different terms and conditions contained in any acknowledgment, invoice or other communication from VENDOR,
notwithstanding the COUNTY’S acceptance or payment for any delivery of goods and/or services, or any similar
act by VENDOR.
16.3 Inspection
16.3.1 All goods and/or services delivered hereunder shall be received subject to the COUNTY’S inspection and
approval and payment therefore shall not constitute acceptance. All payments are subject to adjustment for
shortage or rejection. All defective or nonconforming goods will be returned pursuant to VENDOR'S instruction
at VENDOR’S expense.
16.3.2 To the extent that a purchase order requires a series of performances by VENDOR, the COUNTY prospectively
reserves the right to cancel the entire remainder of the Purchase Order if goods and/or services provided early in
the term of the Purchase Order are non conforming or otherwise rejected by the COUNTY.
16.4 Shipping and Invoices
16.4.1 a) All goods are FOB destination and must be suitably packed and prepared to secure the lowest transportation
rates and to comply with all carrier regulations. Risk of loss of any goods sold hereunder shall transfer to the
COUNTY at the time and place of delivery; provided that risk of loss prior to actual receipt of the goods by the
COUNTY nonetheless remain with VENDOR.
16.4.2 b) No charges will be paid by the COUNTY for packing, crating or cartage unless otherwise specifically stated
in this Purchase Order. Unless otherwise provided in Purchase Order, no invoices shall be issued nor payments
made prior to delivery. Unless freight and other charges are itemized, any discount will be taken on the full
amount of invoice.
16.4.3 c) All shipments of goods scheduled on the same day via the same route must be consolidated. Each shipping
container must be consecutively numbered and marked to show this Purchase Order number. The contain er and
Purchase Order numbers must be indicated on bill of lading. Packing slips must show Purchase Order number and
must be included on each package of less than container load (LCL) shipments and/or with each car load of
equipment. The COUNTY reserves the right to refuse or return any shipment or equipment at VENDOR’S
expense that is not marked with Purchase Order numbers. VENDOR agrees to declare to the carrier the value of
any shipment made under this Purchase Order and the full invoice value of suc h shipment.
16.4.4 d) All invoices must contain the Purchase Order number and any other specific information as identified on the
Purchase Order. Discounts of prompt payment will be computed from the date of receipt of goods or from date of
receipt of invoices, whichever is later. Payment will be made upon receipt of a proper invoice and in compliance
with Chapter 218, Fla. Stats., otherwise known as the “Local Government Prompt Payment Act,” and, pursuant to
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the Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Policy.
16.5 Time Is Of the Essence
16.5.1 Time for delivery of goods or performance of services under this Purchase Order is of the essence. Failure of
VENDOR to meet delivery schedules or deliver within a reasonable time, as interpreted by the COUNTY in its
sole judgment, shall entitle the COUNTY to seek all remedies available to it at law or in equity. VENDOR agrees
to reimburse the COUNTY for any expenses incurred in enforcing its rights. VENDOR further agrees that
undiscovered delivery of nonconforming goods and/or services is not a waiver of the COUNTY’S right to insist
upon further compliance with all specifications.
16.6 Changes
16.6.1 The COUNTY may at any time and by written notice make changes to drawings and specifications, shipping
instructions, quantities and delivery schedules within the general scope of this Purchase Order. Should any such
change increase or decrease the cost of, or the time required for performance of the Purchase Order, an equitable
adjustment in the price and/or delivery schedule will be negotiated by the COUNTY and VENDOR.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, VENDOR has an affirmative obligation to give notice if the changes will decrease
costs. Any claims for adjustment by VENDOR must be made within thirty (30) days from the date the change is
ordered or within such additional period of time as may be agreed upon by the parties.
16.7 Warranties
16.7.1 VENDOR expressly warrants that the goods and/or services covered by this Purchase Order will conform to the
specifications, drawings, samples or other descriptions furnished or specified by the COUNTY, and will be of
satisfactory material and quality production, free from defects and sufficient for the purpose intended. Goods shall
be delivered free from any security interest or other lien, encumbrance or claim of any third party. These
warranties shall survive inspection, acceptance, passage of title and payment by the COUNTY.
16.8 Statutory Conformity
16.8.1 Goods and services provided pursuant to this Purchase Order, and their production and transportation shall
conform to all applicable laws, including but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Federal
Transportation Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as any law or regulation noted on the face of the
Purchase Order.
16.9 Advertising
16.9.1 No VENDOR providing goods and services to the COUNTY shall advertise the fact that it has contracted with
the COUNTY for goods and/or services, or appropriate or make use of the COUNTY’S name or other identifying
marks or property without the prior written consent of the COUNTY’S Purchasing Department.
16.10 Indemnification
16.10.1 VENDOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY from any and all claims, including claims
of negligence, costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising from, caused by or related to
the injury or death of any person (including but not limited to employees and agents of VENDOR in the
performance of their duties or otherwise), or damage to property (including property of the COUNTY or other
persons), which arise out of or are incident to the goods and/or services to be provided hereunder.
16.11 Warranty of Non Infringement
16.11.1 VENDOR represents and warrants that all goods sold or services performed under this Purchase Order are: a)
in compliance with applicable laws; b) do not infringe any patent, trademark, copyright or trade secret; and c) do
not constitute unfair competition.
16.11.2 VENDOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY from and against any and all claims, including
claims of negligence, costs and expense, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, which arise from any claim,
suit or proceeding alleging that the COUNTY’S use of the goods and/or services provided under this Purchase
Order are inconsistent with VENDOR'S representations and warranties in section 11 (a).
16.11.3 If any claim which arises from VENDOR'S breach of section 11 (a) has occurred, or is likely to occur,
VENDOR may, at the COUNTY’S option, procure for the COUNTY the right to continue using the goods or
services, or replace or modify the goods or services so that they become non infringing, (without any material
degradation in performance, quality, functionality or additional cost to the COUNTY).
16.12 Insurance Requirements
16.12.1 The VENDOR, at its sole expense, shall provide commercial insurance of such type and with such terms and
limits as may be reasonably associated with the Purchase Order. Providing and maintaining adequate insurance
coverage is a material obligation of the VENDOR. All insurance policies shall be executed thr ough insurers
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authorized or eligible to write policies in the State of Florida.
16.13 Compliance with Laws
16.13.1 In fulfilling the terms of this Purchase Order, VENDOR agrees that it will comply with all federal, state, and
local laws, rules, codes, and ordinances that are applicable to the conduct of its business. By way of non -
exhaustive example, this shall include the American with Disabilities Act and all prohibitions against
discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex creed, national origin, handicap, marital status, or veterans’ status.
Further, VENDOR acknowledges and without exception or stipulation shall be fully responsible for complying
with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as located at 8 U.S.C. 1324, et seq. and
regulations relating thereto, as either may be amended. Failure by the awarded firm(s) to comply with the laws
referenced herein shall constitute a breach of the award agreement and the County shall have the discretion to
unilaterally terminate said agreement immediately. Any breach of this provision may be regarded by the
COUNTY as a material and substantial breach of the contract arising from this Purchase Order.
16.14 Force Majeure
16.14.1 Neither the COUNTY nor VENDOR shall be responsible for any delay or failur e in performance resulting
from any cause beyond their control, including, but without limitation to war, strikes, civil disturbances and acts of
nature. When VENDOR has knowledge of any actual or potential force majeure or other conditions which will
delay or threatens to delay timely performance of this Purchase Order, VENDOR shall immediately give notice
thereof, including all relevant information with respects to what steps VENDOR is taking to complete delivery of
the goods and/or services to the COUNTY.
16.15 Assignment
16.15.1 VENDOR may not assign this Purchase Order, nor any money due or to become due without the prior written
consent of the COUNTY. Any assignment made without such consent shall be deemed void.
16.16 Taxes
16.16.1 Goods and services procured subject to this Purchase Order are exempt from Florida sales and use tax on real
property, transient rental property rented, tangible personal purchased or rented, or services purchased (Florida
Statutes, Chapter 212), and from federal excise tax.
16.17 Annual Appropriations
16.17.1 The COUNTY’S performance and obligation to pay under this Purchase Order shall be contingent upon an
annual appropriation of funds.
16.18 Termination
16.18.1 This Purchase Order may be terminated at any time by the COUNTY upon 30 days prior written notice t o the
VENDOR. This Purchase Order may be terminated immediately by the COUNTY for breach by VENDOR of the
terms and conditions of this Purchase Order, provided that COUNTY has provided VENDOR with notice of such
breach and VENDOR has failed to cure within 10 days of receipt of such notice.
16.19 General
16.19.1 a) This Purchase Order shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The venue for any action
brought to specifically enforce any of the terms and conditions of this Purchase Order shall be the Twentieth
Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida
16.19.2 b) Failure of the COUNTY to act immediately in response to a breach of this Purchase Order by VENDOR
shall not constitute a waiver of breach. Waiver of the COUNTY by any default by VENDOR hereunder shall not
be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default by VENDOR.
16.19.3 c) All notices under this Purchase Order shall be sent to the respective addresses on the face page by certified
mail, return receipt requested, by overnight courier service, or by personal delivery and will be deemed effective
upon receipt. Postage, delivery and other charges shall be paid by the sender. A party may change its address for
notice by written notice complying with the requirements of this section.
16.19.4 d) The Vendor agrees to reimbursement of any travel expenses that may be associated with this Purchase
Order in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 112.061, Per Diem and Travel Expenses for Public Officers,
employees and authorized persons.
16.19.5 e) In the event of any conflict between or among the terms of any Contract Documents related to this
Purchase Order, the terms of the Contract Documents shall take precedence over the terms of the Purchase Order.
To the extent any terms and /or conditions of this Purchase Or der duplicate or overlap the Terms and Conditions of
the Contract Documents, the provisions of the Terms and/or Conditions that are most favorable to the County
and/or provide the greatest protection to the County shall govern.
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ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RPS
17.0 INSURANCE AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS
17.1 The Consultant shall at its own expense, carry and maintain insurance coverage from responsible companies duly
authorized to do business in the State of Florida as set forth in the Insurance and Bonding attachment of this solicitation.
The Consultant shall procure and maintain property insurance upon the entire project, if required, to the full insurable
value of the scope of work.
17.2 The County and the Consultant waive against each other and the County’s separate Consultants, Contractors, Design
Consultant, Subcontractors agents and employees of each and all of them, all damages covered by property insurance
provided herein, except such rights as they may have to the proceeds of such insurance. T he Consultant and County shall,
where appropriate, require similar waivers of subrogation from the County’s separate Consultants, Design Consultants and
Subcontractors and shall require each of them to include similar waivers in their contracts.
17.3 Collier County shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining, its own liability insurance.
17.4 Certificates issued as a result of the award of this solicitation must identify “For any and all work performed on behalf of
Collier County.”
17.5 The General Liability Policy provided by Consultant to meet the requirements of this solicitation shall name Collier
County, Florida, as an additional insured as to the operations of Consultant under this solicitation and shall contain a
severability of interests provisions.
17.6 Collier County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as the Certificate Holder. The Certificates of Insurance
must state the Contract Number, or Project Number, or specific Project description, or must read: For any and all work
performed on behalf of Collier County. The "Certificate Holder" should read as follows:
Collier County
Board of County Commissioners
Naples, Florida
17.7 The amounts and types of insurance coverage shall conform to the minimum requirements set forth in Insurance and
Bonding attachment, with the use of Insurance Services Office (ISO) forms and endorsements or their equivalents. If
Consultant has any self-insured retentions or deductibles under any of the below listed minimum required coverage,
Consultant must identify on the Certificate of Insurance the nature and amount of such self- insured retentions or
deductibles and provide satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility for such obligations. All self -insured retentions or
deductibles will be Consultant’s sole responsibility.
17.8 Coverage(s) shall be maintained without interruption from the date of commencement of the Work until the date of
completion and acceptance of the scope of work by the County or as specified in this solicitation, whichever is longer.
17.9 The Consultant and/or its insurance carrier shall provide 30 days written notice to the County of policy cancellation or
non renewal on the part of the insurance carrier or the Consultant. The Consultant shall also notify the County, in a like
manner, within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt, of any notices of expiration, cancellation, non -renewal or material
change in coverage or limits received by Consultant from its insurer and nothing contained herein shall relieve Consultant
of this requirement to provide notice. In the event of a reduction in the aggregate limit of any policy to be provided by
Consultant hereunder, Consultant shall immediately take steps to have the aggregate limit reinstated to the full extent
permitted under such policy.
17.10 Should at any time the Consultant not maintain the insurance coverage(s) required herein, the County may terminate the
Agreement or at its sole discretion shall be authorized to purchase such coverage(s) and charge the Consultant for such
coverage(s) purchased. If Consultant fails to reimburse the County for such costs within thirty (30) days after demand, the
County has the right to offset these costs from any amount due Consultant under this Agreement or any other agreement
between the County and Consultant. The County shall be under no obligation to purchase such insurance, nor shall it be
responsible for the coverage(s) purchased or the insurance company or companies used. The decision of the County to
purchase such insurance coverage(s) shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of any of its rights under the Contract
Documents.
17.11 If the initial or any subsequently issued Certificate of Insurance expires prior to the completion of the scope of work, the
Consultant shall furnish to the County renewal or replacement Certificate(s) of Insurance not later than ten (10) calendar
days after the expiration date on the certificate. Failure of the Consultant to provide the County with such renewal
certificate(s) shall be considered justification for the County to terminate any and all contracts.
18.0 ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND/OR SERVICES
18.1 Additional items and / or services may be added to the resultant contract, or purchase order, in compliance with the
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Procurement Ordinance.
19.0 COUNTY’S RIGHT TO INSPECT
19.1 The County or its authorized Agent shall have the right to inspect the Consultant’s facilities/project site during and after
each work assignment the Consultant is performing.
20.0 VENDOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
20.1 The County has implemented a Vendor Performance Evaluation System for all contracts awarded in excess of $25,000.
To this end, vendors will be evaluated on their performance upon completion/termination of this Agreement.
21.0 ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
21.1 The selected Consultant shall be required to sign a standard Collier County contract.
21.2 The resultant contract(s) may include purchase or work orders issued by the County’s project manager .
21.3 The County reserves the right to include in any contract document such terms and conditions, as it deems necessary for
the proper protection of the rights of Collier County. A sample copy of this contract is available upon request. The County
will not be obligated to sign any contracts, maintenance and/or service agreements or other documents provided by the
Consultant.
21.4 The County’s project manager shall coordinate with the Vendor / Contractor the return of any surplus assets, including
materials, supplies, and equipment associated with the scope or work.
22.0 PUBLIC RECORDS COMPLIANCE
22.1 Florida Public Records Law Chapter 119, including specifically those contractual requirements in 119.0701(2)(a)-(b) as
follows:
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE
CONTRACTOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO
THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS
AT:
Communication and Customer Relations Division
3299 Tamiami Trail East
Suite 102
Naples, FL 34112-5746
Telephone: (239) 252-8383
22.2 The Contractor must specifically comply with the Florida Public Records Law to:
22.2.1 Keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service.
22.2.2 Upon request from the public agency’s custodian of public records, provide the public agency with a copy of
the requested records or allow the records to be inspect ed or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not
exceed the cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.
22.2.3 Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following
completion of the contract if the Contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency.
22.2.4 Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public records in possession of the
Contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the public agency to perform the service. If the
Contractor transfers all public records to the public agency upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall
destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements. If the Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the Contractor
shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be
provided to the public agency, upon request from the public agency’s custodian of public records, in a format that
is compatible with the information technology systems of the public agency.
23.0 PAYMENT METHOD
23.1 Payments are made in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Chapter 218, Florida Statutes.
Vendor’s invoices must include:
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23.1.1 Purchase Order Number
23.1.2 Description and quantities of the goods or services provided per instructions on the County’s purchase order or
contract. Invoices shall be sent to:
Board of County Commissioners Clerk’s Finance Department
ATTN: Accounts Payable
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 700
Naples FL 34112
Or
Emailed to: bccapclerk@collierclerk.com
23.2 Payments will be made for articles and/or services furnished, delivered, and accepted, upon receipt and approval of
invoices submitted on the date of services or within six (6) months after completion of contract. Any untimely submission
of invoices beyond the specified deadline period is subject to non-payment under the legal doctrine of “laches” as untimely
submitted. Time shall be deemed of the essence with respect to the timely submission of invoices under this agreement.
23.3 In instances where the successful contractor may owe debts (including, but not limited to taxes or other fees) to Collier
County and the contractor has not satisfied nor made arrangement to s atisfy these debts, the County reserves the right to
off-set the amount owed to the County by applying the amount owed to the vendor or contractor for services performed of
for materials delivered in association with a contract.
23.4 Invoices shall not reflect sales tax. After review and approval, the invoice will be transmitted to the Finance Division for
payment. Payment will be made upon receipt of proper invoice and in compliance with Chapter 218 Florida Statutes,
otherwise known as the “Local Government Prompt Payment Act.” Collier County reserves the right to withhold and/or
reduce an appropriate amount of any payment for work not performed or for unsatisfactory performance of Contractual
requirements.
24.0 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
24.1 All Consultants and Sub Consultants performing service for Collier County are required and shall comply with all
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), State and County Safety and Occupational Health Standards and
any other applicable rules and regulations. Consultants and Sub Consultants shall be responsible for the safety of their
employees and any unsafe acts or conditions that may cause injury or damage to any persons or property within and
around the work site. All firewall penetrations must be protected in order to meet Fire Codes.
24.2 Collier County Government has authorized OSHA representatives to enter any Collier County facility, property and/or
right-of-way for the purpose of inspection of any Consultant’s work operations. This provision is non-negotiable by any
department and/or Consultant.
24.3 All new electrical installations shall incorporate NFPA 70E Short Circuit Protective Device Coordination and Arc Flash
Studies where relevant as determined by the engineer.
24.4 All electrical installations shall be labeled with appropriate NFPA 70E arch flash boundary and PPE Protective labels.
25.0 LICENSES
25.1 The Consultant is required to possess the correct Business Tax Receipt, professional license, and any other authorizations
necessary to carry out and perform the work required by the project pursuant to all applicable Federal, State and Local
Law, Statute, Ordinances, and rules and regulations of any kind. Additionally, copies of the required licenses must be
submitted with the proposal response indicating that the entity proposing, as well as the team assigned to the County
account, is properly licensed to perform the activities or work included in the contract documents. Failure on the part of
any Consultant to submit the required documentation may be grounds to deem Consultant non-responsive. A Consultant,
with an office within Collier County is also required to have an occupational license.
25.2 All State Certified contractors who may need to pull Collier County permits or call in inspections must co mplete a Collier
County Contractor License registration form and submit the required fee. After registering the license/registration will
need to be renewed thereafter to remain “active” in Collier County.
25.3 If you have questions regarding professional licenses contact the Contractor Licensing, Community Development and
Environmental Services at (239) 252-2431, 252-2432 or 252-2909. Questions regarding required occupational licenses,
please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at (239) 252-2477.
26.0 SURVIVABILITY
26.1Bids (ITBs/RFPs/RPSs): The Consultant agrees that any Work Order/Purchase Order that extends beyond the expiration
date of Solicitation Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring resultant of this solicitation will survive
and remain subject to the terms and conditions of that Agreement until the completion or termination of any Work
Order/Purchase Order.
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27.0 PRINCIPAL/COLLUSION
27.1 By submission of this Proposal the undersigned, as Consultant, does declare that the only person or persons interested in
this Proposal as principal or principals is/are named therein and that no person other than therein mentioned has any
interest in this Proposal or in the contract to be entered into; that this Proposal is made without connection with any
person, company or parties making a Proposal, and that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud.
28.0 RELATION OF COUNTY
28.1 It is the intent of the parties hereto that the Consultant shall be legally considered an independent Consult ant, and that
neither the Consultant nor their employees shall, under any circumstances, be considered employees or agents of the
County, and that the County shall be at no time legally responsible for any negligence on the part of said Consultant, their
employees or agents, resulting in either bodily or personal injury or property damage to any individual, firm, or
corporation.
29.0 TERMINATION
29.1 Should the Consultant be found to have failed to perform services in a manner satisfactory to the County, the County may
terminate this Agreement immediately for cause; further the County may terminate this Agreement for convenience with a
thirty (30) day written notice. The County shall be sole judge of non performance. In the event that the award of this
solicitation is made by the Procurement Services Director, the award and any resultant purchase orders may be terminated
at any time by the County upon thirty (30) days written notice to the awarded vendor(s) pursuant to the Board’s
Procurement Ordinance.
30.0 LOBBYING
30.1 After the issuance of any solicitation, no current or prospective vendor or any person acting on their behalf, shall contact,
communicate with or discuss any matter relating to the solicitation with any Collier County employee or elected or
appointed official, other than the Procurement Services Director or his/her designees. This prohibition ends upon
execution of the final contract or upon cancellation of the solicitation. Any current or prospective vendor that lobbies any
Collier County employee or elected or appointed official while a solicitation is open or being recommended for award (i)
may be deemed ineligible for award of that solicitation by the Procurement Services Director, and (ii) will be subject to
Suspension and Debarment outlined in section Twenty-eight of County Ordinance 2017-08.
31.0 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA (Florida Statute
607.1501)
31.1 In order to be considered for award, firms must be registered with the Florida Department of State Divisions of
Corporations in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute 607.1501 and provide a certificate of authority
(www.sunbiz.org/search.html) prior to execution of a contract. A copy of the document may be submitted with the
solicitation response and the document number shall be identified. Firms who do not provide the certificate of authority at
the time of response shall be required to provide same within five (5) days upon notification of selection for award. If the
firm cannot provide the document within the referenced timeframe, the County reserves the right to award to another firm.
32.0 SINGLE PROPOSAL
32.1 Each Consultant must submit, with their proposal, the required forms included in this RPS. Only one proposal from a
legal entity as a primary will be considered. A legal entity that submits a proposal as a primary or as part of a partnership
or joint venture submitting as primary may not then act as a sub-consultant to any other firm submitting under the same
RPS. If a legal entity is not submitting as a primary or as part of a partnership or joint venture as a primary, that legal
entity may act as a sub -consultant to any other firm or firms submitting under the same RPS. All submittals in violation of
this requirement will be deemed non-responsive and rejected from further consideration.
33.0 PROTEST PROCEDURES
33.1 Any prospective vendor / proposer who desires to protest any aspect(s) or provision(s) of the solicitation (including the
form of the solicitation documents or procedures) shall file their protest with the Procurement Director strictly in
accordance with the County’s current Procurement Ordinance and policies.
33.2 Any actual or prospective respondent who desires to formally protest the recommended contract award must file a notice
of intent to protest with the Procurement Director within t hree (3) calendar days (excluding weekends and County
holidays) of the date that the recommended award is posted.
33.3 Upon filing of said notice, the protesting party will have five (5) days to file a formal protest and will be given
instructions as to the form and content requirements of the formal protest. A copy of t he "Protest Policy" is available at
the office of the Procurement Director.
34.0 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME
34.1 A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted Consultant list following a conviction for a public entity crime
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may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a
bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work ;
may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform
work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact
business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in s. 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO for a
period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted Consultant list.
35.0 SECURITY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
35.1 The Contractor is required to comply with County Ordinance 2004 -52, as amended. Background checks are valid for five
(5) years and the Contractor shall be responsible for all associated costs. If required, Contractor shall be responsible for the
costs of providing background checks by the Collier County Facilities Manageme nt Division for all employees that shall
provide services to the County under this Agreement. This may include, but not be limited to, checking federal, state and
local law enforcement records, including a state and FBI fingerprint check, credit reports, e ducation, residence and
employment verifications and other related records. Contractor shall be required to maintain records on each employee
and make them available to the County for at least four (4) years.
35.2 All of Contractor’s employees and subcontractors must wear Collier County Government Identification badges at all
times while performing services on County facilities and properties. Contractor ID badges are valid for one (1) year from
the date of issuance and can be renewed each year at no cost to the Contractor during the time period in which their
background check is valid, as discussed below. All technicians shall have on their shirts the name of the contractor’s
business.
35.3 The Contractor shall immediately notify the Collier County Facilities Ma nagement Division via e-mail (DL-
FMOPS@colliergov.net) whenever an employee assigned to Collier County separates from their employment. This
notification is critical to ensure the continued security of Collier County facilities and systems. Failure to noti fy within
four (4) hours of separation may result in a deduction of $500 per incident.
35.4 CCSO requires separate fingerprinting prior to work being performed in any of their locations. This will be coordinated
upon award of the contract. If there are additional fees for this process, the vendor is responsible for all costs.
36.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
36.1 Consultant shall complete the Conflict of Interest Affidavit included as an attachment to this R PS document. Disclosure
of any potential or actual conflict of interest is subject to County staff review and does not in and of itself disqualify a firm
from consideration. These disclosures are intended to identify and or preclude conflict of interest situations during
contract selection and execution.
37.0 PROHIBITION OF GIFTS TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES
37.1 No organization or individual shall offer or give, either directly or indirectly, any favor, gift, loan, fee, service or othe r
item of value to any County employee, as set forth in Chapter 112, Part III, Florida Statutes, t he current Collier County
Ethics Ordinance and County Administrative Procedure 5311. Violation of this provision may result in one or more of the
following consequences: a. Prohibition by the individual, firm, and/or any employee of the firm from contact with County
staff for a specified period of time; b. Prohibition by the individual and/or firm from doing business with the County for a
specified period of time, including but not limited to: submitting bids, RPS, and/or quotes; and, c. immediate termination
of any contract held by the individual and/or firm for cause.
38.0 IMMIGRATION LAW AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION
38.1 Statutes and executive orders require employers to abide by the immigration laws of the United States and to employ only
individuals who are eligible to work in the United States.
38.2 The Employment Eligibility Verification System (E -Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in
partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), provides an Internet -based means of verifying employment
eligibility of workers in the United States; it is not a substitute for any other employment eligibility verification
requirements. The program will be used for Collier County formal Invitations to Bid (ITB) and Request for Proposals
(RFP) including Request for Professional Services (RPS) and construction services.
38.3 Exceptions to the program:
38.3.1 Commodity based procurement where no services are provided.
38.3.2 Where the requirement for the affidavit is waived by the Board of County Commissio ners
38.4 Consultants / Bidders are required to enroll in the E -Verify program, and provide acceptable evidence of their enrollment,
at the time of the submission of the Consultant’s/bidder’s proposal. Acceptable evidence consists of a copy of the properly
completed E-Verify Company Profile page or a copy of the fully executed E -Verify Memorandum of Understanding for
the company. Consultants are also required to provide the Collier County Procurement Services Division an executed
affidavit certifying they shall comply with the E-Verify Program. The affidavit is attached to the solicitation documents.
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If the Bidder/Consultant does not comply with providing the acceptable E -Verify evidence and the executed affidavit the
bidder’s / Consultant’s proposal may be deemed non-responsive.
38.5 Additionally, Consultants shall require all subcontracted Consultants to use the E-Verify system for all purchases not
covered under the “Exceptions to the program” clause above.
38.6 For additional information regarding the Employment Eligibility Verification System (E-Verify) program visit the
following website: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. It shall be the Consultant’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with
all rules and regulations governing this program.
38.7 Consultant acknowledges, and without exception or stipulation, any firm(s) receiving an award shall be fully responsible
for complying with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as located at 8 U.S.C. 1324, et seq.
and regulations relating thereto, as either may be amended and with the provisions contained within this affidavit. Failure
by the awarded firm(s) to comply with the laws referenced herein or the provisions of this affidavit shall constitute a
breach of the award agree ment and the County shall have the discretion to unilaterally terminate said agreement
immediately.
39.0 TERM OF CONTRACT
County reserves the right to modify this scope during negotiations for budgetary reasons.
The contract term, if an award is made, will commence on the date of the Notice to Proceed and end upon acceptance and
approval of the final payment.
Surcharges will not be accepted in conjunction with this award, and such charges should be incorporated into the pricing
structure.
END OF ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RPS
16.A.8.b
Packet Pg. 537 Attachment: 17-7188 Solicitation (4609 : 17-7188 Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring)
16.A.8.d
Packet Pg. 538 Attachment: 17-7199 Norice of Recommended Award (4609 : 17-7188 Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring)
Response to Request for Professional Services 17-7188
Professional Services for
Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
Due: 13 November @ 3:00 pm
Response to Request for Professional Services 17-7188
Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
13 November 2017
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for the purpose for which it is supplied and is not for general release or disclosure. The recipient of this
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that it is not to be copied whole or in part or disclosed in any manner to third parties without the express
authority in writing from CSA Ocean Sciences Inc.
Submitted to: Submitted by:
Collier County Board of County Commissioners CSA Ocean Sciences Inc.
Attn: Evelyn Colon, Procurement Strategist Attn: Deborah Kilbane
3295 Tamiami Trail East, Bldg C-2 8502 SW Kansas Avenue
Naples, Florida 34112 Stuart, Florida 34997
Telephone: 239-252-2667 Telephone: 772-219-3000 Ext. 312
Email: evelyncolon@colliergov.net Email: dkilbane@conshelf.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 ABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL ................................................................................ 2
3.0 MINORITY BUSINESS STATUS .................................................................................................. 5
4.0 PAST PERFORMANCE ............................................................................................................... 6
5.0 PROJECT APPROACH & TIME AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 21
5.1 PROJECT APPROACH ............................................................................................................ 21
Task 1: Annual Field Survey ..................................................................................................... 21
Task 2: Annual FDEP Deliverables and Reports ....................................................................... 21
5.2 TIME REQUIREMENTS / PROJECT SCHEDULE ................................................................ 22
5.3 BUDGET MANAGEMENT...................................................................................................... 22
6.0 LOCATION .............................................................................................................................. 23
7.0 FIRM WORKLOAD .................................................................................................................. 24
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL ....................................................................... A-1
APPENDIX B: REQUIRED RPS DOCUMENTATION ................................................................. B-1
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) is pleased to submit this proposal to the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners in response to Request for Professional Services (RPS) 17-7188, Professional Services for
Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring. If awarded the contract, CSA will conduct annual nearshore
hardbottom monitoring associated with the Collier County Beach Nourishment Project as well as the
Doctors Pass Maintenance Dredging and the Wiggins Pass Maintenance Dredging and Navigation
Improvement Projects beginning in 2018 through 2020. Field survey activities will occur in September of
each year (assuming workable diving conditions and visibility) with analysis, recommendations, and the
report submitted by December 30 of the same year (assuming fieldwork completed by September 30).
Field survey activities are anticipated to follow the 2013 Collier County, Florida Hardbottom Biological
Monitoring Plan (BMP).
CSA is committed to examining environmental issues that affect water resources, estuaries, coastlines,
and oceans from our local communities to international settings. CSA was founded in 1970 as a marine
environmental consulting firm based in Jupiter, Florida with headquarters now in Stuart, Florida.
Our nearly five decades of experience in aquatic studies and surveys spanning local rivers to the deep
ocean includes sampling, monitoring, mapping, assessment, mitigation, and reporting. CSA’s staff is
composed of leaders in research and the environmental consulting industry with specialties in benthic
resource assessment, monitoring, and mitigation; water quality monitoring; protected species
assessments; habitat restoration; environmental permitting; and hydrographic surveying.
CSA has a professional scientific diving program and has been conducting safe scientific diving
operations for nearly 50 years without incident. CSA is a certified corporate member of the American
Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) and, as such, has an established diving safety program, a
full-time Dive Safety Officer (DSO), an active Diving Control Board, and a corporate Manual for Diving
Safety that meets the Scientific Diving Standards of the AAUS. CSA currently has more than
15 approved and current AAUS divers on staff certified in SCUBA to 100 ft, CPR, first aid, and
emergency oxygen administration. CSA has insurance coverage for Workman’s Compensation (including
U.S. Longshoreman & Harbors Act), Protection & Indemnity, Hull & Machinery, General Liability,
Excess Liability, Foreign Liability, Maritime Employers Liability (coverage for divers and crewman
while in navigable waters, including Jones Act), Professional Liability, Pollution, Automobile, and
Property.
Safety is of paramount importance to CSA, and we are committed corporately and individually to
practicing the highest standards of health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) procedures. In
evidence of this commitment, in 2017 CSA was awarded the Sunshine State Safety Recognition Award,
which commends employers and employees for their emphasis on safety and commitment to proactively
and routinely engaging in job and site safety practices.
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2.0 ABILITY OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL
Biological monitoring programs of nearshore hardbottom, coral reef, and seagrass habitats associated with
beach restoration and renourishment activities have been an integral component of CSA’s services
throughout Florida for over 35 years. CSA’s Ports, Harbors, and Beaches (PHB) division performs
various studies and surveys associated with beach restoration and dredging projects in Florida. Our PHB
team of marine biologists has collectively performed over 20 multi-year biological monitoring programs
associated with large-scale beach restoration and nourishment projects in 11 counties in Florida (Brevard,
Broward, Collier, Duval, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Sarasota, and St. Lucie).
These programs typically include pre-, immediate post-, and annual post-construction monitoring surveys
of sensitive benthic resources adjacent to fill and borrow areas and are conducted under subcontract to
engineering firms or directly with the counties. PHB staff are experienced in working on time-sensitive
projects under difficult physical conditions in both nearshore and offshore environments, often with
limited visibility. PHB staff are adept at utilizing a wide range of survey and sampling equipment,
including the SHARK Navigator (an underwater navigation and mapping unit) and have CSA’s fleet of
small vessels and professional captains at their disposal to provide responsive action.
These nearshore hardbottom monitoring programs are conducted with strict adherence to BMPs approved
by the Floirda Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). PHB staff are extremely familiar with
FDEP nearshore hardbottom monitoring requirements for Joint Coastal Permit (JCP) compliance.
Notably, CSA PHB staff provided significant input to FDEP for several years during the development of
the recently published Standard Operating Procedures for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring of Beach
Nourishment Projects (FDEP, 2016) and regularly work collaboratively with FDEP Beaches, Inlets, and
Ports staff to develop or update biological monitoring and mitigation plans to ensure permit compliance.
Prior to conducting monitoring surveys in 2016 and 2017, PHB staff worked with clients, county staff,
and the FDEP to update respective BMPs for monitoring programs in Martin, St. Lucie, and Sarasota
Counties to meet the recently published version of Standard Operating Procedures for Nearshore
Hardbottom Monitoring of Beach Nourishment Projects.
CSA also has experience preparing federal and state permits, environmental assessments, environmental
impact statements, biological monitoring and mitigation plans, and other permit-required documentation
associated with beach restoration projects to support clients. Senior members of the PHB staff have
worked collaboratively with regulatory agency staff during their reviews of these documents related to
beach nourishment projects for over 20 years, and all PHB staff have excellent rapport and professional
relationships with regulatory agencies such as National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), US Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC), and FDEP. Our staff also work collaboratively and have
well-established relationships with major dredging and marine contractors that perform the bulk of
offshore dredging for beach nourishment projects in Florida (Great Lakes Dock and Dredge, Weeks
Marine, Cashman Dredging, Luhr Bros., Inc., and Dredging & Marine Consultants, LLC). PHB staff
regularly perform pipeline corridor and anchor clearance surveys associated with beach nourishment
projects for dredging clients, and CSA has been directly contracted by dredging firms for multiple
projects related to dredging activities in Florida.
CSA’s proposed organizational flowchart of PHB division members for this project is provided in
Figure 1, and abbreviated resumes for proposed project personnel are provided in Appendix A. All PHB
staff are Master’s-level marine biologists experienced in nearshore hardbottom monitoring in Florida, and
all proposed members of the project team are experienced field scientists.
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The PHB division is led by Senior Program Manager, Ms. Erin Hodel, a marine biologist with over
14 years of experience and a Subject Matter Expert on Florida nearshore hardbottom. She has been
conducting monitoring, impact assessment, mapping, and sediment tracing studies associated with
nearshore hardbottom resources in Florida for over 10 years through a wide variety of projects, from
small sand bypassing projects and inlet studies to large-scale beach nourishment projects. Ms. Hodel is
currently the Project Manager of several multi-year monitoring programs of nearshore hardbottom
associated with beach nourishment and sand bypassing projects in Martin and Indian River Counties. She
was a key field team member in nearshore hardbottom monitoring programs for the South Siesta Key
Beach Nourishment Project and the City of Venice Beach Nourishment Project. Ms. Hodel is an
ex-officio board member for the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association and regularly gives
invited presentations at scientific conferences on nearshore hardbottom resources.
Figure 1. Proposed project-specific organizational flowchart of Ports, Harbors, and Beaches division
members and proposed roles for this contract.
Mr. Rex “Chip” Baumberger is a marine biologist at CSA with over 16 years of experience, including 7
years of experience in nearshore hardbottom monitoring. Mr. Baumberger, a Subject Matter Expert on
Florida nearshore hardbottom, will be the Project Manager if awarded this contract. He has extensive
experience conducting multi-year monitoring programs of nearshore hardbottom associated with beach
nourishment projects and has played a lead role in eight projects throughout central, southeast, and
southwest Florida. From 2015 to 2017, Mr. Baumberger successfully managed the nearshore and offshore
hardbottom monitoring components of the South Siesta Key Beach Nourishment Project in Sarasota
County. He was also a key field scientist for nearshore hardbottom and artificial mitigation reef
monitoring for the City of Venice Beach Nourishment Project.
Mr. Keith Spring is a marine biologist and a Subject Matter Expert on Florida nearshore hardbottom,
with over 37 years of oceanographic and environmental science experience. He is a Senior Scientist at
CSA and has served as Chief Scientist and/or Project Manager on more than 200 marine and
oceanographic studies worldwide, including nearshore hardbottom monitoring programs, coral reef
habitat assessment surveys, reef damage assessment and restoration projects, multidisciplinary baseline
studies, and site clearance studies. Mr. Spring has participated in or provided close oversight to all
nearshore hardbottom monitoring programs performed by CSA in the last 20 years.
Mr. David Snyder is an experienced marine ecologist, fish biologist, and a Subject Matter Expert on
Florida nearshore hardbottom. He has more than 30 years of experience in the ecology and taxonomy of
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western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico shelf and shore fishes (particularly seagrass and reef-associated
species). Mr. Snyder recently co-authored (with George H. Burgess) Marine Fishes of Florida (Johns
Hopkins University Press, 2016). Mr. Snyder has been performing nearshore hardbottom and artificial
mitigation reef monitoring surveys associated with multiple beach nourishment projects in Florida since
2001. For 10 years he served as the Project Manager and Principal Investigator of the nearshore
hardbottom monitoring program for the City of Venice Beach Nourishment Project. He also served as
Field Scientist and Data Analyst for the South Siesta Key Beach Nourishment Project. Working with
academic partners, Mr. Snyder led and completed a comprehensive literature synthesis of nearshore
hardbottom ecosystems in Florida for FDEP (CSA, 20091).
Mr. Jeff Pennell is a marine biologist and a Subject Matter Expert on Florida nearshore hardbottom with
over 16 years of experience and extensive experience in multi-year monitoring programs of nearshore
hardbottom associated with beach nourishment projects in Florida. He has played a key role in eight
projects throughout central, southeast, and southwest Florida, including the South Siesta Key and Venice
Beach Nourishment Projects. Mr. Pennell has been the Project Manager for nearshore hardbottom and
mitigation reef monitoring programs for the South St. Lucie Beach and Dune Restoration Project since
2012.
Ms. Lystina Kabay is a marine biologist and field scientist specializing in corals with over 5 years
experience in marine environmental studies. Ms. Kabay joined CSA’s PHB division in June 2017; in the
past 6 months, she has acquired specialized nearshore hardbottom monitoring experience on multiple
monitoring programs in Florida, including the South St. Lucie Beach and Dune Restoration Project, the
Sector 3 Beach and Dune Restoration Project in Indian River County, the Fort Pierce Shore Protection
Project in St. Lucie County, and Martin County’s Shore Protection Project.
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Prepared for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems. 186 pp. + apps.
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3.0 MINORITY BUSINESS STATUS
CSA is not a Certified Minority Business Enterprise.
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4.0 PAST PERFORMANCE
CSA’S PORTS, HARBORS, & BEACHES TEAM PAST PERFORMANCE
Collectively, the PHB team has over 80 years of specialized nearshore hardbottom monitoring experience
in Florida. Senior Scientists Mr. Spring and Mr. Snyder have been performing biological surveys and
assessments of nearshore hardbottom resources together at CSA for over 30 years. Marine biologists
Hodel, Baumberger, and Pennell have been working with Spring and Snyder together as a field and dive
team throughout their respective careers at CSA. Ms. Lystina Kabay joined the PHB division prior to the
start of the 2017 summer field season to assist with project workload and is currently trained on all
aspects of nearshore hardbottom monitoring. All PHB staff, with the exception of Ms. Kabay, worked
together conducting the nearshore hardbottom monitoring surveys for both the South Siesta Key and City
of Venice Beach Nourishment Projects.
Since 2001, our PHB team of marine biologists has collectively performed over 20 multi-year biological
monitoring programs associated with large-scale beach restoration and nourishment projects in
11 counties in Florida (Brevard, Broward, Collier, Duval, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Palm
Beach, Sarasota, and St. Lucie). In the past 5 years, CSA’s PHB division has been conducting multi-year
monitoring surveys of nearshore hardbottom associated with beach restoration programs in Broward,
Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Sarasota, and St. Lucie Counties. Specific to the west coast of Florida, the
PHB division conducted the nearshore hardbottom monitoring program for the City of Venice Beach
Nourishment Project from 2005 to 2013 and the baseline nearshore and offshore nearshore hardbottom
monitoring for the South Siesta Key Beach Nourishment Project from 2015 to 2017.
Field activities conducted during these monitoring programs included the establishment of permanent
transects; collection of video data in qualitative and quantitative formats; determination percent cover of
substrate, wormrock, macroalgae, corals, sponges, and other benthic fauna via in situ quadrats and/or
quantitative video review with point count software (CPCe); measurement of sediment accumulation and
hardbottom relief; and mapping of the nearshore edge of exposed hardbottom. Additionally, aerial
imagery was analyzed in various projects via classification of spectral bands and ground-truthed by divers
to produce hardbottom acreage maps within the survey area. Project status reports; baseline, immediate
post-construction, and yearly post-construction hardbottom monitoring reports; and comprehensive data
deliverables, including geographic information systems (GIS)-based maps and products pursuant to FDEP
Joint Coastal Permit application requirements, were submitted to direct clients and the FDEP on time and
within budget.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION WITH CORRESPONDING PROJECT SUMMARIES
This section provides completed project recommendation forms with a brief project summary for seven
nearshore hardbottom monitoring projects of similar size and scope to the proposed Collier County
project. The project summaries include a brief description of the project, including the activities
conducted, key project personnel, and contract/change order status. Of the seven representative nearshore
hardbottom projects provided, four required change orders to address additional activities requested by
the client as well as to provide contract extensions for additional annual monitoring surveys. The
remaining three projects were completed within the contracted scope of work and budget; therefore, no
change orders were necessary.
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HABITAT CHARACTERIZATION, PRE-, DURING-, AND IMMEDIATE
POST-CONSTRUCTION BIOLOGICAL MONITORING FOR THE SOUTH SIESTA KEY
BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT – PHASE 2
Client:
Sarasota County
Under Subcontract to Humiston & Moore Engineers
Client Contact:
Brett Moore, P.E.
President
Humiston & Moore Engineers
5679 Strand Court
Naples, Florida 34110
Tel: 239-594-2021
Email: bdm@humistonandmoore.com
Location: Offshore Sarasota County, Florida
Start Date: August 2015
Completion Date: October 2016
Project Manager: R. Chip Baumberger
Field Scientists: Jeffrey Pennell, Erin Hodel, Debbie
Kilbane, David Snyder
Operations Technicians: Gray Lawson, Tim Shaw,
Dustin Myers
GIS Specialist: Brent Gore
CSA conducted habitat characterization and biological monitoring activities
for the South Siesta Key Beach Nourishment Project in Sarasota County,
Florida. Prior to construction activities, CSA’s marine biologists mapped
locations of and characterized hardbottom communities adjacent to three
borrow areas located 6 to 10 miles offshore Sarasota County. Pre-construction
field data were geo-referenced and incorporated into the construction plans as
well as utilized to develop a comprehensive biological monitoring plan for the
project.
Pre-, during-, and post-construction monitoring was conducted for offshore
hardbottom resources identified during the characterization survey as well as
for nearshore hardbottom resources in coastal waters offshore South Siesta
Key, adjacent to the beach nourishment project area. Permanent monitoring
transects were established within offshore and nearshore hardbottom resource
areas and monitored over the length of the project. During each survey effort,
CSA’s marine biologists collected in situ benthic quadrat data, quantitative
video collection, sediment depth measurements at 1 -m intervals, and
point-intercept delineation of hardbottom and sand along each transect.
For the nearshore hardbottom monitoring area, the landward edge of
hardbottom was also mapped by divers using a Shark Systems, Inc. Navigator
(SHARK) and geo-referenced qualitative video was collected. For the offshore hardbottom monitoring area, the
hardbottom edge nearest to the borrow area was mapped with the SHARK and geo-referenced qualitative video was
collected. Edge mapping in both areas was conducted during each survey for comparison to the pre-construction
survey and potential impact assessment from dredging activities.
During project construction, CSA conducted three separate FDEP -compliant monitoring surveys of the offshore
hardbottom resources within 1 week of any dredge activities that occurred between 600 and 1,000 feet from any
hardbottom feature. Letter reports were e-mailed to Sarasota County and FDEP immediately following each
monitoring survey to provide up-to-date information. Geo-referenced videos and GIS shapefiles of the hardbottom
edge were also submitted.
Deliverables included pre- and post-construction monitoring reports for both offshore and nearshore hardbottom
resources as well as comprehensive data deliverables. Data deliverables included all raw biological data, GIS maps of
the nearshore hardbottom edge overlain on aerials, GIS shapefiles, and all geo -referenced video of permanent
monitoring transects and the hardbottom edge.
Contract Price: $490,341
Change Orders: Two change orders for revised Scope of Services bringing total project price to $621,011.
Form 8: Reference Questionnaire
Solicitation: 17-7188 Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
Reference Questionnaire for:
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name:
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Company:
(Evaluator’s Company completing reference)
Email: FAX: Telephone:
Collier County is implementing a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be
used in the selection of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed
you as a client for which they have previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria
to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire
the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdiual
again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular area, leave it blank and the item or
form will be scored “0.” (Please note, references from Collier County staff will not be accepted.)
Project Description: ___________________________ Completion Date: _____________________________
Project Budget: _______________________________ Project Number of Days: _______________________
Item Citeria Score
1 Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
2 Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on-time or early).
3 Quality of work.
4 Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
5 Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
6 Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
7 Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
8 Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
9 Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10 Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc.
Erin Hodel, Deborah Kilbane
Michael Walther
(772) 562-8580mwalther@coastaltechcorp.com
Coastal-Tech G.E.C.
Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
for the City of Venice
2011
$1,322,196.67 (final project price)
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NEARSHORE HARDBOTTOM MONITORING FOR THE CITY OF VENICE
BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT
Client:
City of Venice
Under subcontract to
Coastal Technology Corporation (CTC)
Client Contact:
Michael Walther
Coastal Technology Corporation
3625 20th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Tel: 772-562-8580
Email: mwalther@coastaltechcorp.com
Location: Coastal waters, City of Venice, Florida
Start Date: 2005
Completion Date: 2011
Project Manager: David Snyder
Field Scientists: Keith Spring, Erin Hodel, Rex “Chip”
Baumberger
Operations Technicians: Eddie Walsh, Tony Wadley
GIS Specialist: Dustin Myers
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) conducted a hardbottom monitoring
program for the City of Venice Beach Nourishment Project on the central
west coast of Florida. CSA monitored biological and physical
characteristics of hardbottom for pre-, during-, and post-construction
periods at both borrow area and fill locations. Hardbottom
communitieswere monitored for potential impacts related to sedimentation,
turbidity, and other potential dredge-related stressors. The monitoring
program included 1) cross-shelf transects to record physical and biological
characteristics of nearshore hardbottom adjacent to borrow and fill sites;
2) sentinel organisms (organisms such as corals selected to monitor effects
of turbidity and sedimentation at borrow and fill sites); 3) pipeline
corridors (monitoring of proposed corridors for dredging pipelines prior to
dredging to ensure the pipelines would not directly contact hardbottom and
after dredging to document any impacts that may have occurred); and
4) monitoring the landward margin of hardbottom along the project fill
site to track the equilibrated toe of fill [ETOF] from the project). In
addition, CSA was responsible for pre-construction monitoring of
shorebirds and migratory seabirds and their behavioral activity and nests.
CSA helped develop a compensatory mitigation plan to account for
hardbottom losses incurred during a previous beach nourishment project at
Venice. Analyses conducted by CTC indicated that 7.3 acres of hardbottom
in the form of small artificial reefs were needed to offset this previous loss.
CSA developed artificial reef site selection criteria, located sites that met
those criteria, and conducted pre-deployment surveys of the sites prior to
artificial reef deployment. Artificial reefs were deployed on three of five
surveyed sites in 2008. CSA monitored the assembly of fishes and epibiota
on these reefs annually from 2008 to 2011. Findings from these surveys
were compared with those from paired natural hardbottom sites to interpret the efficacy of the mitigation.
Contract Price: $1,322,196.67
Change Orders: One change order to add preparation of a revised BMP and Mitigation and Monitoring Plan,
bringing the total project price to $1,359,042
Form 8: Reference Questionnaire
Solicitation: 17-7188 Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
Reference Questionnaire for:
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name:
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Company:
(Evaluator’s Company completing reference)
Email: FAX: Telephone:
Collier County is implementing a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be
used in the selection of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed
you as a client for which they have previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria
to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire
the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdiual
again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular area, leave it blank and the item or
form will be scored “0.” (Please note, references from Collier County staff will not be accepted.)
Project Description: ___________________________ Completion Date: _____________________________
Project Budget: _______________________________ Project Number of Days: _______________________
Item Citeria Score
1 Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
2 Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on-time or early).
3 Quality of work.
4 Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
5 Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
6 Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
7 Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
8 Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
9 Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10 Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc.
Erin Hodel, Deborah Kilbane
Kathy FitzPatrick Martin County
Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
Surveys for the Martin County Shore
Protection Project
Ongoing
$135,210 (most recent annual contract)
(772) 288-5429kfitzpat@martin.fl.us
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NEARSHORE HARDBOTTOM MONITORING SURVEYS FOR THE MARTIN COUNTY
SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT
Client:
Martin County
Under subcontract to multiple firms
Client Contact:
Kathy Fitzpatrick
Martin County Coastal Engineer
2401 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, Florida 34996
Tel: 772-288-5429
Email: kfitzpat@martin.fl.us
Location: Offshore Martin County, Florida
Start Date: August 2010
Completion Date: Ongoing
Project Manager: Erin Hodel
Field Scientists: Jeffrey Pennell, Danielle Medellin, Patrick
Connelly, R. Chip Baumberger, R. Bo Douglas, Keith
Spring, David Snyder, Lystina Kabay
Operations Technicians: David Debortoli, Frank Johnson,
Eddie Walsh
GIS Specialists: Brent Gore, Dustin Myers, Charles Hagens
CSA conducted a baseline pre-construction survey in 2010, an
immediate post-construction survey in 2013, and 4 annual
post-construction surveys from 2014 to 2017 to characterize,
monitor, and map nearshore hardbottom habitats offshore
Martin County, Florida in relation to beach nourishment
associated with the Martin County Shore Protection Project.
Surveys were conducted in accordance with a biological
monitoring plan approved by Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP). CSA scientists collected
quantitative and qualitative video data along 12 permanent
cross-shore monitoring transects. Percent cover of substrate,
wormrock, macroalgae, corals, sponges, and other benthic
fauna were determined from analysis of quantitative video data
using random point count software (CPCe).
Along each transect, percent cover of substrates, wormrock,
macroalgae, corals, sponges, and other benthic fauna were also
visually estimated in situ by sampling 0.25-m2 quadrats at up
to 12 point-intercept locations. Within each quadrat, individual
counts were made of all corals, sponges, tunicate colonies,
urchins, and holothuroids; maximum and mean heights of the
two dominant algal species were measured; and maximum
vertical relief of hardbottom was measured. Sediment
accumulation was measured at five random locations within
each quadrat and at each meter along the length of each
transect. Delineation of sand versus hardbottom along each
transect was also performed. In 2017, five additional
“sediment only” permanent monitoring transects were
established and monitored only for sediment thickness at 1 -m
intervals and hardbottom/sand delineation along each transect.
The nearshore edge of exposed hardbottom was mapped by divers to document position relative to the shoreline and
to characterize the benthic community along the edge within the survey area . Comprehensive annual biological
monitoring reports and data deliverables (including GIS mapping products) were submi tted to the client pursuant to
FDEP Joint Coastal Permit application requirements.
Contract Price: $472,55 (all contracts to date)
Change Orders: One change order currently in progress to add additional tasks requested by Martin County
Form 8: Reference Questionnaire
Solicitation: 17-7188 Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
Reference Questionnaire for:
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name:
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Company:
(Evaluator’s Company completing reference)
Email: FAX: Telephone:
Collier County is implementing a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be
used in the selection of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed
you as a client for which they have previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria
to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire
the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdiual
again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular area, leave it blank and the item or
form will be scored “0.” (Please note, references from Collier County staff will not be accepted.)
Project Description: ___________________________ Completion Date: _____________________________
Project Budget: _______________________________ Project Number of Days: _______________________
Item Citeria Score
1 Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
2 Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on-time or early).
3 Quality of work.
4 Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
5 Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
6 Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
7 Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
8 Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
9 Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10 Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc.
Erin Hodel, Deborah Kilbane
Coastal Systems International, Inc.
Nearshore hardbottom monitoring for
Hillsborough/Deerfield Beach, Florida
2015
$576,583
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HILLSBORO/DEERFIELD BEACH RENOURISHMENT MONITORING
Client:
City of Hillsboro and City of Deerfield Beach
Under subcontract to Coastal Systems International, Inc.
Client Contact:
Christie Barrett
Senior Project Manager
Coastal Systems International, Inc.
801 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 151
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Tel: 561-640-1003 ext 291
Email: cbarrett@coastalsystemsint.com
Location: Offshore Hillsboro and Deerfield Beach, Florida
Start Date: 2010
Completion Date: 2015
Project Manager: R. Chip Baumberger
Field Scientists: Danielle Medellin, Erin Hodel, Jeffrey
Pennell, David Snyder, Keith Spring
Operations Technicians: Scott Sharpe, Frank Johnson, Tony
Wadley
GIS Specialists: Brent Gore, Charles Hagens
CSA conducted pre-construction, weekly mid-construction, monthly post
construction, and three annual post construction biological monitoring
surveys of benthic hardbottom and reef habitats offshore Hillsboro and
Deerfield Beach, Florida in relation to a beach nourishment project. The
biological monitoring plan consisted of quantitative and qualitative
habitat assessments of nearshore hardbottom in order to determine
potential impacts from migration of beach fill onto nearshore hardbottom
communities or movement of sand from the borrow area onto adjacent
reefs.
Eighteen permanent, cross-shore (east-west) transects (10 nearshore,
8 offshore) were established and monitored in both project and reference
areas. Transect length was dependent on hardbottom/reef availability (up
to 118 m for nearshore and 50 m for offshore transects). Percent cover of
substrates, wormrock, macroalgae, corals, sponges, and other benthic
fauna were visually estimated in situ by sampling 1 m2 quadrats at
specific point intercept locations along each permanent transect (five to
nine quadrats for each nearshore transect and three quadrats for each
offshore transect). Individual counts were made of all corals, sponges,
tunicate colonies, urchins, holothuroids, and other fauna within each
quadrat. Additionally, maximum relief of hardbottom, coral colony
diameter, octocoral height, dominant macroalgae thalli height, and
sediment depth at five locations were measured within each quadrat.
During the pre-, mid-, and monthly post-construction surveys, five
permanently tagged stony corals located along the length of each permanent transect were assessed for health and
potential sedimentation stress incurred from beach renourishment activities. During each monitoring event, coral colonies
were photographed and evaluated for signs of sedimentation stress using a four -tiered Stress Index.
Maximum sediment depth was measured at every meter along the full length of each permanent transect as well as at
every meter along 60-m temporary north south transects located perpendicular to the eastern end of nearshore transects
and the western end of offshore transects in order to flank the borrow area during construction. In addition, CSA
collected video data in quantitative format along the entire length of each permanent and temporary transect for later
analysis in case signs of impact were detected from the other monitoring methods.
Contract Price: $576,583
Change Orders: None
Form 8: Reference Questionnaire
Solicitation: 17-7188 Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
Reference Questionnaire for:
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name:
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Company:
(Evaluator’s Company completing reference)
Email: FAX: Telephone:
Collier County is implementing a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be
used in the selection of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed
you as a client for which they have previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria
to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire
the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdiual
again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular area, leave it blank and the item or
form will be scored “0.” (Please note, references from Collier County staff will not be accepted.)
Project Description: ___________________________ Completion Date: _____________________________
Project Budget: _______________________________ Project Number of Days: _______________________
Item Citeria Score
1 Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
2 Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on-time or early).
3 Quality of work.
4 Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
5 Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
6 Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
7 Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
8 Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
9 Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10 Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc.
Erin Hodel, Deborah Kilbane
Michael Walther
mwalther@coastaltechcorp.com (772) 562-8580
Coastal-Tech G.E.C.
$359,621
St. Lucie Nearshore
Hardbottom Monitoring
Ongoing
(most recent annual contract)
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NEARSHORE HARDBOTTOM MONITORING SURVEYS FOR THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY
SOUTH BEACH AND DUNE RESTORATION PROJECT
Client:
St. Lucie County
Under subcontract to
Coastal Technology Corporation, Inc.
Client Contact:
Michael Walther
Coastal Technology Corporation
3625 20th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Tel: 772-562-8580
Email: mwalther@coastaltechcorp.com
Location: Offshore southern St. Lucie County and northern
Martin County, Florida
Start Date: August 2008
Completion Date: 2017
Project Manager: Jeffrey Pennell
Field Scientists: Keith Spring, R. Chip Baumberger, Patrick
Connelly, Danielle Medellin, Erin Hodel, Jeffrey Martin
Operations Technicians: Tim Shaw, Tony Wadley, Scott
Sharpe, Gray Lawson
GIS Specialists: Dustin Myers, Brent Gore, Charles Hagens
CSA conducted a baseline pre-construction survey in 2009, an immediate
post-construction survey in 2013, and subsequent annual post-construction surveys in
2014, 2015, and 2016 to map, characterize, and monitor nearshore hardbottom habitat
offshore southern St. Lucie County, Florida prior to and subsequent to beach
nourishment for the St. Lucie County South Beach and Dune Restoration Project. The
project placed approximately 645,000 yd 3 of sand on the beach. Surveys were
conducted in accordance with a biological monitoring plan approved by the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Twenty-six permanent monitoring transects were established at the nearshore edge of
hardbottom and extended east to the eastern limit of hardbottom, not exceeding
152 m (500 ft). CSA scientists collected video data in quantitative and qualitative
formats along each transect. Percent cover of substrate, wormrock, macroalgae,
corals, sponges, and other benthic fauna were determined from analysis of
quantitative video data using random point count software (CPCe). Along each
transect, percent cover of substrates, wormrock, macroalgae, corals, sponges, and
other benthic fauna were also visually estimated in situ by sampling 0.25-m2 quadrats
at approximately 10 to 12 point-intercept locations per transect. Within each quadrat,
individual counts were made of all corals, sponges, tunicate colonies, urchins, and
holothuroids; maximum and mean heights of the two dominant algal species were
measured; and maximum physical relief of hardbottom was measured . Sediment
accumulation was measured at pre-determined intervals along each transect.
The nearshore edge of exposed hardbottom within the project area was mapped by
scientific divers to document position relative to the shoreline and to characterize
benthic communities along the edge. Additionally, aerial imagery was analyzed via
classification of spectral bands and ground-truth verification to produce a habitat map
to quantify hardbottom cover within the survey area. Project status reports, baseline,
immediate post-construction, and one year post-construction hardbottom monitoring
reports, along with comprehensive data deliverables including geographic
information systems (GIS)-based maps and products were submitted to the client
pursuant to FDEP Joint Coastal Permit application requirements.
Contract Price: $1,139,721 (all contracts to date)
Change Orders: None
Form 8: Reference Questionnaire
Solicitation: 17-7188 Professional Services for Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
Reference Questionnaire for:
(Name of Company Requesting Reference Information)
(Name of Individuals Requesting Reference Information)
Name:
(Evaluator completing reference questionnaire)
Company:
(Evaluator’s Company completing reference)
Email: FAX: Telephone:
Collier County is implementing a process that collects reference information on firms and their key personnel to be
used in the selection of firms to perform this project. The Name of the Company listed in the Subject above has listed
you as a client for which they have previously performed work. Please complete the survey. Please rate each criteria
to the best of your knowledge on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing that you were very satisifed (and would hire
the firm/individual again) and 1 representing that you were very unsatisfied (and would never hire the firm/indivdiual
again). If you do not have sufficient knowledge of past performance in a particular area, leave it blank and the item or
form will be scored “0.” (Please note, references from Collier County staff will not be accepted.)
Project Description: ___________________________ Completion Date: _____________________________
Project Budget: _______________________________Project Number of Days: _______________________
Item Citeria Score
1 Ability to manage the project costs (minimize change orders to scope).
2 Ability to maintain project schedule (complete on-time or early).
3 Quality of work.
4 Quality of consultative advice provided on the project.
5 Professionalism and ability to manage personnel.
6 Project administration (completed documents, final invoice, final product turnover;
invoices; manuals or going forward documentation, etc.)
7 Ability to verbally communicate and document information clearly and succinctly.
8 Abiltity to manage risks and unexpected project circumstances.
9 Ability to follow contract documents, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.
10 Overall comfort level with hiring the company in the future (customer satisfaction).
TOTAL SCORE OF ALL ITEMS
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NEARSHORE HARDBOTTOM AND MITIGATION REEF MONITORING FOR THE FORT
PIERCE BEACH SHORE PROTECTION PROJECT
Client:
St. Lucie County
Under subcontract to Taylor Engineering, Inc.
Client Contact:
Chris Ellis
Senior Biologist
10151 Deerwood Park Blvd
Bld C 300 Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Tel: 904-256-1375
Email: cellis@taylorengineering.com
Location: Nearshore waters, St. Lucie County, Florida
Start Date: 2003
Completion Date: Ongoing
Project Managers: Jeffery Landgraf and R. Chip Baumberger
Field Scientists: Erin Hodel, Keith Spring, Danielle Medellin,
Melanie Cahill, Lystina Kabay, Patrick Connelly
Operations Technicians: Jeremy Schroeder, David Debortoli,
Gray Lawson, Frank Johnson, Tony Wadley, Eddie Walsh, Tim
Shaw
GIS Specialists: Brent Gore, Kevin Noack
CSA has performed 13 annual post-construction biological
monitoring surveys of nearshore hardbottom since 2003 for a
series of eight renourishment events for the Fort Pierce Shore
Protection Project in St. Lucie County, Florida. Surveys were
conducted in accordance with a biological monitoring plan
approved by the Florida Department of Environ mental Protection
(FDEP). Eight permanent hardbottom monitoring transects were
installed, maintained, and monitored annually during the
monitoring program in project, downdrift, and reference areas. In
addition, three mitigation reef transects, each traver sing the entire
east-west distance of the mitigation reef (approximately 70 m [230
ft]) were also surveyed as part of annual surveys from 2004 to
2012.
CSA marine biologists collected quantitative and qualitative video
data along each transect. Quantitative video data from three 20-m
segments on each hardbottom monitoring transect and from two
20-m segments on each mitigation reef transect were analyzed
with random point count software (CPCe) to estimate percent
cover of substrate types, wormrock, macroalgae, corals, sponges,
and other benthic fauna. Percent cover of the same benthic fauna
were also visually estimated in situ by sampling 0.25-m2 quadrats
at 9 to 10 locations on each hardbottom monitoring transect (depending on hardbottom availability) and a t 6 to 7
locations on each mitigation reef transect. Sediment depth was measured at five random locations within each quadrat
and at pre-determined locations along each transect. In addition, marine biologists recorded a species list of all fauna
and fishes observed within visibility limits along the length of each transect.
The nearshore edge of hardbottom was mapped and surveyed by scientists along the entire length of the project area
(approximately 1.7 mi) to document position relative to the shoreline to monitor potential cross-shore transport of
beach fill as well as document potential changes in the benthic community along the edge. Eleven annual biological
monitoring reports and associated data deliverables were submitted to the client pursuant to FDEP Joint Coastal
Permit application requirements.
Contract Price: $482,638 (all contracts to date)
Change Orders: None
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BREVARD COUNTY MID-REACH PRE-CONSTRUCTION SURVEY
Client:
Olsen Associates, Inc.
Client Contact:
Kevin Bodge, PhD., P.E.
Senior Coastal Engineer
2618 Herschel Street
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Tel: 904-387-6114
Email: kbodge@olsen-associates.com
Location: Brevard County, Florida
Start Date: 2013
Completion Date: Ongoing
Project Manager: David Snyder
Field Scientists: Jeffrey Pennell, John Tiggelaar, R. Chip
Baumberger, Erin Hodel
Operations Technicians: Jeremy Schroeder, Tony Wadley
GIS Specialist: Dustin Myers
Brevard County, Florida is planning a beach nourishment
project that may affect sensitive nearshore hardbottom habitats.
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) is sampling epibiota and fishes
in replicate plots (sampling units) on hardbottom within each of
four fill areas and one reference area along the Mid -Reach coast
of Brevard County (FDEP Monuments R-118 to R-68).
Sampling units are placed within subtidal hardbottom. Within
the sampling units, epibiota is being assessed with analyses of
quantitative photographs. Digital images are evaluated to assess
invertebrate and algal cover and taxonomic composition. Total
percent cover is assessed by superimposing a random-dot
overlay (point-count) on the photographic images using image
analysis software. Data and findings from the surveys
conducted for pre-construction conditions will form the baseline for during - and post-construction comparisons to
follow in the future.
Contract Price: $155,827
Change Orders: Three change orders extending the term of contract and one reducing the contract price
by $26,747
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5.0 PROJECT APPROACH & TIME AND BUDGET REQUIREMENTS
5.1 PROJECT APPROACH
The PHB division’s experience gained from managing and conducting nearshore hardbottom monitoring
projects since the early 2000s will enable us to properly manage all aspects of this project and maintain
adherence to the budget and schedule. Mr. R. Chip Baumberger, Marine Biologist, will be the Project
Manager for CSA. Upon award of the contract and prior to field activities, Mr. Baumberger will work
closely with Collier County staff to plan and coordinate field survey efforts. The PHB division consists of
six experienced field scientists fully capable of conducting all survey activities. Mr. Baumberger will
participate in all field surveys for consistency and coordinate all field efforts with Collier County and
CSA. The second marine biologist from the PHB division will be determined based on timing of the first
survey.
As per Addendum 6, CSA anticipates the following tasks to be conducted during this monitoring program
to meet the requirements of the Collier County final Hardbottom Biological Monitoring Plan approved in
April 2013.
Task 1: Annual Field Survey
CSA will provide two AAUS-certified marine biologists from our PHB division to join the Collier
County team as Subject Matter Experts who will guide field activities and the data collection process.
CSA anticipates the activities listed below to be conducted following the methodology in the 2013 Collier
County Hardbottom BMP during the annual field survey task.
Survey of permanent monitoring transects
o Line-intercept for sediment cover
o Interval sediment depth measurements
o Benthic characterization using BEAMR method
o Scleractinian coral census and photo quadrat monitoring
o Video documentation
Survey of the nearshore hardbottom edge
o In-situ hardbottom delineation
Wiggins Pass – contingency monitoring
o Pipeline corridor surveys, as needed
Task 2: Annual FDEP Deliverables and Reports
Data deliverables and reports will be provided to Collier County and the FDEP, with conformance to
requirements and schedules set forth in the 2013-approved BMP. A comprehensive raw data deliverable
will be provided on an external hard drive within 60 days of completion of field survey activities and will
include all video data, Point-Count files, Point-Count Excel spreadsheets, draft GIS shapefiles, and *.pdf
copies of field data sheets, as applicable.
As per Addendum 6, nearshore hardbottom monitoring results will be reported by December 30 of the
same year (assuming fieldwork is competed by September 30) and will discuss the results of the current
Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring Survey and compare these with data from previous surveys as well as
the 2016 Hardbottom Biological Monitoring Report. Notification of survey completion will be made by
letter or email to the FDEP Joint Coastal Permit Compliance Officer. The monitoring report will include
graphs, tables, and statistical analyses of collected data. Geo-referenced maps showing hardbottom along
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transects and the nearshore hardbottom edge will be included. All reports will be provided in hard copy
and electronic format.
5.2 TIME REQUIREMENTS / PROJECT SCHEDULE
As Project Manager, Mr. Baumberger will be responsible for supervising all managerial aspects of the
project and will have oversight of all team personnel, including field scientists (i.e., Subject Matter
Experts), authors, editors, and technical and support staff. CSA will revise the proposed project schedule
presented below as needed (Table 1) to support planning and management of project activities in order to
meet required deadlines and/or client needs for the project. The project schedule will be updated twice per
month by the Project Manager with input from Collier County and the FDEP (as appropriate) to provide
status of task activities and track critical milestones and precedent activities. This bi-weekly update will
identify any problems early and enable corrective action to be taken quickly. The updated schedule may
be provided to Collier County on request.
Table 1. Representative schedule for annual Collier County Hardbottom Biological Monitoring.
Task Description August September October November December
Pre-Survey Coordination X X
Field Survey X
Data Analysis & Report Preparation X X X X
Final Deliverables Submitted X
5.3 BUDGET MANAGEMENT
Over many years and through many complex projects, CSA has developed and instituted processes to
identify, monitor, and mitigate project management issues such as schedule delays, cost growth, etc. The
CSA Project Manager will be responsible for keeping the project on schedule and within budget. A key
objective is to track and maintain cost control during all phases of the project, which leads to better
performance, higher quality, and less risk. CSA has developed internal procedures and electronic
reporting systems to enable project managers to track costs and activities throughout the life of the
project, from initial award to client sign-off and project closure. To track the budget, several
mechanisms—including Replicon Web Timesheet, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, and the
Sage100 Accounting System, which are routinely used for cost tracking, budgeting by task, man-hours,
other direct costs, and team member budgets—are compared to a running calculation of costs incurred to
date. Project costs are tracked using a work breakdown structure by task, and project managers have
access to cost reporting directly from the accounting system that provides detailed costs to date (e.g.,
labor, equipment, purchases, food, lodging, subcontractors, etc.) on a weekly basis. With the bi-weekly
schedule updates and cost tracking systems, the project manager can readily identify potential issues to
develop a course of action to mitigation any issues identified. These accessible electronic tracking tools
have enabled CSA to develop a reputation for consistently delivering the highest quality products on time
and on budget. In addition, our programs department, led by John Moulton, also provides summary
reports and assists the Project Manager with budget monitoring and invoicing.
CSA has provided seven project summaries of representative, multi-year nearshore hardbottom
monitoring projects of similar size and scope to the Collier County Project (Section 4.0). Of the seven
representative nearshore hardbottom projects provided, three required change orders to address Clients’
request for additional activities within the contracted timeframe and one required several change orders to
provide contract extensions for additional annual monitoring surveys. The remaining three projects were
completed within the contracted scope of work and budget; therefore, no change orders were necessary.
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6.0 LOCATION
Project management, pre-survey coordination, data analysis, and reporting will be conducted at CSA’s
main office in Stuart, Florida. After coordination and agreement with Collier County of an appropriate
weather window, the CSA field team (i.e., two CSA field scientists/Subject Matter Experts, including
R. Baumberger) will mobilize with all field equipment to an agreed upon location in Collier County to
conduct field efforts. CSA will be available in person or via teleconference for meetings as requested by
the County.
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7.0 FIRM WORKLOAD
CSA has over 50 scientists, GIS analysts, operations specialists, and support personnel working out of our
main office in Stuart, Florida. Our PHB division has five full-time qualified and experienced nearshore
hardbottom monitoring Subject Matter Experts and one part-time marine biologist able to conduct the
project activities required for Collier County. As such, CSA has the personnel and equipment readily
available to simultaneously conduct multiple projects with various field efforts in an efficient and cost-
effective manner. CSA maintains a highly coordinated and multi-layered adaptive management process to
address scheduling of personnel and equipment; GIS and Document Production services are tracked
through an internal task submission and response process. Field schedules for human assets and
equipment are also continually maintained and shared publicly within the company by dedicated staff
using tracking software to identify potential issues and project constraints to minimize impacts to project
schedules. CSA presently has the resources and time available to meet the needs of Collier County, and
we anticipate that this project will fit nicely into our existing and future project workload.
Based on the anticipated 2018 field season, we anticipate completing our current contracted nearshore
hardbottom field efforts prior to September 2018 and be in the process of data analysis and reporting,
enabling our staff to lead field surveys for the Collier County Nearshore Hardbottom Monitoring
activities in September as weather permits. CSA commits to making key staff within the PHB division
identified herein available to the County as their needs arise.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A
Resumes of Key Personnel
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ERIN C. HODEL
Senior Program Manager, Marine Biologist
Education
Master of Science, Marine
Biology, Nova
Southeastern University,
2007
Bachelor of Science,
Biology (Chemistry and
Spanish minors),
University of Missouri,
2001
Registrations
Florida Shore and Beach
Preservation Association,
2010 to Present, Ex-
Officio Board Member for
2017
Florida Association of
Environmental
Professionals, Treasure
Coast Chapter, 2010 to
Present, Board Member
and Vice-President, 2010-
2013
International Society for
Reef Studies, 2013 to
Present
Martin County Coastal
Working Group, 2017 to
Present
Ms. Hodel is a marine biologist with 14 years of experience in marine environmental
science. She is currently the Senior Programs Manager for the Ports, Harbors, and
Beaches division at CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), charged with managing a wide
range of marine environmental monitoring and mitigation programs and projects related
to beach restoration, dredging, port infrastructure, and military installations.
She has served as a Project Manager, Chief Scientist, and/or Field Scientist on marine
environmental studies concerning nearshore hardbottom, coral reef, seagrass, and
estuarine habitats. Studies have included benthic characterization and mapping, habitat
damage assessment, and monitoring and restoration programs. She has extensive
experience conducting monitoring programs of nearshore hardbottom habitats in relation
to beach nourishment and dredging projects, with participation in 10 multi -year biological
monitoring programs in Florida (Brevard, Broward, Indian River, Martin, Sarasota, and
St. Lucie Counties). She has also participated in numerous coral reef monitoring surveys,
damage assessments, and restoration projects, with an emphasis on coral relocation and
health assessments in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Guam.
Ms. Hodel has been responsible for project management; execution of field surveys; data
collection, management, QA/QC, and analysis; and preparation of technical reports,
annual monitoring reports, and proposals.
Ms. Hodel has over 14 years of experience as a scientific diver with over 4,000 logged
dives. She holds an American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver
and Professional Association of Diving Instructor’s (PADI) Rescue Diver certifications as
well as specialty certifications in Nitrox and underwater navigation (PADI). She is skilled
in the collection of underwater video and still camera data, identification of coral reef and
hardbottom biota, and coral reef restoration techniques.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
September 2016 to Present: CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. –Senior Programs Manager, Marine Biologist
Project Manager and Chief Scientist for a multi -year monitoring program of nearshore hardbottom for the
Martin County Shore Protection Project. Responsible for establishing permanent transects and collecting close -
up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to characterize and monitor hardbottom communities, diver map the
nearshore hardbottom edge, perform ground -truthing for aerial interpretation of hardbottom, and perform
pipeline corridor clearance surveys prior to construction. Recently worked with FDEP and client to update the
Biological Monitoring Plan for compliance with the new FDEP nearshore hardbottom monitoring SOP. Author
of 80+ page annual biological monitoring reports (Ecological Associates, Inc. and Taylor Engineering, Inc., End
client: Martin County, 2010 to Present).
Field Scientist for multi-year monitoring program of nearshore hardbottom associated with a beach
nourishment project in Fort Pierce, Florida. Responsible for collection of close -up video and in situ repetitive
quadrat data, data management, and point count analyses (Taylor Engineering, Inc., End client: St. Lucie
County, 2008 to Present).
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ERIN C. HODEL
Project Manager and Lead Field Scientist for a sediment tracer study offshore Government Cut, Miami -
Dade County, Florida. Responsibilities include executing four , multi-day field efforts to collect sediment
samples by hand via SCUBA from coral reef habitats no rth and south of the shipping channel and deployment
and servicing of physical oceanographic equipment on 3 submarine moorings (Water and Air Research, Inc.,
End client: US Army Corps of Engineers – Jacksonville District, 2016 to Present).
Project Manager and Chief Scientist for multi-year monitoring programs of nearshore hardbottom off
Indian River County, Florida prior to and after construction of a large-scale beach nourishment project and four
sand bypassing projects. Establish permanent transects and collect close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat
data to characterize and monitor hardbottom communities and diver map the nearshore hardbottom edge.
Author 100+ page annual biological monitoring reports (Applied Technology and Management, End client s:
Indian River County and Sebastian Inlet District, 2007 to 2017.
Project Manager and Lead Field Scientist for a sediment tracer study in the vicinity of the Fort Pierce Inlet,
St. Lucie County, Florida. Managed and executed four, multi-day field efforts to collect sediment samples by
hand via SCUBA within the inlet, from nearshore hardbottom habitats north and south of the inlet, and on the
beach. Managed international sample shipping and display of sediment tracer results in GIS (Taylor
Engineering, Inc., End client: St. Lucie County Public Works, 2016 to 2017).
Field Scientist for multi-year monitoring program for the Siesta Key, Florida beach renourishment project.
Assessment of offshore hardbottom, mapping, and survey of hardbottom habitats before, during, and after
construction. Performed hardbottom assessments, installed transects, mapped resources with submersible GPS,
performed scientific data collection including collecting close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to
characterize hardbottom communities (Humiston & Moore, Engineers; end client Sarasota County, 2015 to
2017).
Field Scientist for multi-year monitoring programs of nearshore hardbottom off Indian River County,
Florida prior to and after construction of two large-scale beach nourishment projects. Responsibilities include
establishing permanent transects and collecting close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to characterize
and monitor nearshore hardbottom communities as well as diver map the nearshore hardbottom edge. (Coastal
Technology Corporation, Ecological Associates, Inc., End client: Indian River County, 2007 to 2016).
Field Scientist for multi-year monitoring program of nearshore hardbottom communities for the St. Lucie
County South County Beach and Dune Restoration Project. Establish permanent transects and collect close -up
video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to characterize and monitor hardbottom communities as well as diver
map the nearshore hardbottom edge. Performed annual artificial mitigation reef monitoring surveys. Authored
baseline survey report (Coastal Technology Corporation, End client St. Lucie County, 2009 to 2016).
March 2012 to September 2016: CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. – Project Scientist II, Marine Biologist
Field Scientist for nearshore hardbottom monitoring associated with the South Siesta Key Beach
Restoration Project – Phase 2. Responsible for conducting habitat characterization surveys of hardbottom
habitats adjacent to borrow and fill areas as well as during - and post-construction biological monitoring of these
habitats (Humiston & Moore Engineers, End client: Sarasota County, 2015 to 2016).
Lead Field Scientist for coral monitoring surveys associated with the Ocean Outfall Cover Material
Rehabilitation Project offshore the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services North Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Pompano Beach, Florida. Surve ys were initiated to monitor success of stony and
soft corals relocated to the cover material on the outfall pipe following damage to benthic resources during
maintenance dredging of the Hillsboro Inlet in 2002. Part of team which also located and reattach ed 40 “corals
of opportunity” (corals naturally detached from substrate due to bio -erosion or storms) to the cover material and
performed monitoring surveys of these colonies as well as respective reference colonies as additional mitigation
(Hazen and Sawyer, 2013 to 2016).
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ERIN C. HODEL
Field Scientist for environmental surveys off Broward County, Florida to assess nearshore hardbottom
habitat before, during, and after construction of a beach nourishment project on Hillsboro/Deerfield Beach,
Florida. Establish permanent transects and collect close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to
characterize and monitor hardbottom communities. Conducted in situ monitoring and health assessments of
corals in response to potential project-related sedimentation and prepared weekly coral health reports during
construction (Coastal Systems International, Inc., End client Town of Hillsboro Beach, 2010 to 2015).
Project Manager and Chief Scientist for sand trap and artificial reef site investigations within the Fort
Pierce Inlet. The biological survey included hardbottom mapping and characterization of the footprint of a
proposed sand trap. Artificial reef site investigation included a geotechnical survey to determine suitability of
substrate for future artificial reef deployment as mitigation for the sand trap. Performed field survey and
authored field survey reports, including UMAM analysis and benthic habitat maps (Taylor Engineering, End
client St. Lucie County, 2012 to 2014).
Field Scientist in large-scale coral relocation program for the Port of Miami Dredging Project. Member of
team that successfully relocated over 800 stony corals, sea fans, and octocorals from the project foot to natural
reefs and a newly constructed artificial reef as mitigation for channel and harbor dredging. Also participated in
the successful relocation of approximately 50 large barrel sponges from the project footprint to natural reefs
(Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, LLC, October 2012 to May 2014).
Field Scientist for coral reef injury assessment and restoration project off Palm Beach, FL. Coordinated
with FDEP to conduct triage, mapping of damaged areas, and reattachment of damaged stony corals,
gorgonians, and large barrel sponges. Participated in collecting, caching, and reattaching re ef biota (March to
April 2013).
Field Scientist on the Naval Air Station Key West benthic habitat characterization survey. Conducted coral,
fish, seagrass, and invertebrate surveys and health assessments at five specific Navy properties in the Key West
area. Lead Scientist on data analysis and technical report. Project was conducted as a subcontract to HDR/E2M,
Inc. (April to August 2013).
Field Scientist for post-construction monitoring surveys of hardbottom adjacent to fill areas and artificial
mitigation reefs for a beach nourishment project offshore Venice, Florida (Coastal Technology Corporation,
2009 to 2013).
March 2007 to March 2012: CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. – Project Scientist I, Marine Biologist
Field Scientist for post-construction monitoring surveys of hardbottom adjacent to fill areas and artificial
mitigation reefs for a beach nourishment project offshore Venice, Florida (Coastal Technology Corporation,
2009 to 2013).
Field Scientist for coral reef restoration efforts following the grounding of the LNG carrier MATTHEW
grounding offshore Ponce, Puerto Rico. Member of field team responsible for reef biota triage, emergency
restoration, and reattachment of approximately 6,000 coral, gorgonian, and sponge colonies (Independent
Maritime Consulting, Ltd., December 2009).
Field Scientist for coral reef restoration efforts following the grounding of the naval guided missile cruiser
USS PORT ROYAL offshore of Honolulu, Hawaii. Member of field team that conducted multiple surveys over a
6-week period, including damage assessment, coral triage, emergency restoration, and reattachment of over
5,300 coral colonies (U.S. Navy, March to April 2009).
Field Scientist for monitoring of the M/T MARGARA grounding site offshore southwest Puerto Rico.
Participated in annual health assessments of experimentally reattached and control stony corals (including
threatened Caribbean Staghorn coral), octocorals, and other reef biota (Independent Maritime Consulting,
2009).
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ERIN C. HODEL
Field Scientist for coral and seagrass health and sedimentation monitoring associated with maintenance
dredging of the Key West Main Ship Channel for the U.S. Navy, the first dredging project conducted within a
National Marine Sanctuary. Conducted weekly coral health assessments, collected sedimentation samples, and
submitted weekly field survey reports (U.S. Navy, March to December 2007).
Field Scientist for a benthic habitat characterization survey in conjunction with a proposed liquid natural
gas (LNG) pipeline and deepwater port off Tampa Bay, Florida. The benthic survey utilized towed video and
still photography for characterization of over 103 km2 of submerged habitat. Survey tasks included collection of
video data, habitat characterization, and scientific dives to delineate seagrass habitat within the survey area (Leif
Höegh and Co., 2007).
June 2003 to March 2007: National Coral Reef Institute – Research Assistant
Lead Research Assistant to coral reef monitoring, restoration, and histology projects. Regularly conducted
in situ field studies southeast Florida coral reefs (including threatened Caribbean Staghorn coral), including
demographics, reproduction, recruitment, stress, and disease. Managed daily operation of laboratory; executed
laboratory experiments; and collected, processed, and analyzed coral tissue samples by means of advanced
histotechnique and light microscopy. Managed and summarized data for principal investigators, resource
managers, and general public and contributed to scientific publications.
Conducted laboratory dose-response experiments to evaluate sedimentation and nutrient stress in the
threatened Caribbean staghorn coral, Acropora cervicornis via histopathological analysis for Master’s thesis
research.
Studied sedimentation stress in three species of Caribbean corals to facilitate development and calibration
of experimental stress-level index used as a coral monitoring tool during the Broward County Beach
Renourishment Project. Lead Histology Technician responsible for field collection and laboratory p rocessing of
over 700 coral tissue samples during active dredging periods. Used underwater photography and stress -level
index methods to monitor of coral colonies near dredged areas for 14 months. Performed histopathological
analysis of each species using light microscopy.
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/First Aid, Emergency First Response, 2014
Oxygen Administration, Emergency First Response, 2014
Scientific Diver, AAUS, 2003 to present
Rescue SCUBA Diver, PADI
Underwater Navigator, Enriched Air (Nitrox), and Shark Conservation Specialties, PADI
Rescue SCUBA Diver, PADI, 2002
Advanced SCUBA Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), 1999
America’s Boating Course, U.S. Power Squadron, 2007
Florida Boating Safety Course, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2003
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, 2010 to present, Ex -Officio Board Member for 2017
Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, Treasure Coast Chapter, 2010 to Present, Board M ember and
Vice-President, 2010-2013
International Society for Reef Studies, 2013 to Present
Martin County Coastal Working Group, 2017 to Present
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REX E. BAUMBERGER, JR.
Project Scientist II, Marine Biologist
Education
Master of Science,
Marine Biology, Florida
Atlantic University,
2008
Bachelor of Science,
Biology (Marine
Emphasis), Florida
Atlantic University,
2001
Mr. Baumberger is a marine biologist with over 16 years of experience in marine
environmental science, with a strong background in field studies of sub-tropical and tropical
marine communities and coastal ecosystems. Since joining CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA)
in 2010 as a Project Scientist for the Marine Sciences & Mitigation Business Line, he has
served as a field scientist and project manager on a diverse range of marine environmental
studies concerning coral reef and nearshore hardbottom habitats.
He has extensive experience conducting multi-year monitoring programs of nearshore
hardbottom habitats in Florida prior to and followin g beach restoration programs, playing a
major role in eight projects within Broward, Indian River, Martin, Sarasota, and St. Lucie
Counties. He also has experience conducting damage assessments and monitoring surveys,
designing and implementing reef restoration plans, and conducting restorations on coral reefs
in southeast Florida, Guam, and Oman. He has conducted reattachment of sponges,
octocorals, and stony corals in Florida and abroad. He is skilled in the identification of flora and fauna of the
western Atlantic, Pacific, and Arabian Gulf.
Mr. Baumberger has over 16 years of experience as a scientific diver with over 1,500 logged dives. He holds
American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver and National Association of Underwater
Instructor’s (NAUI) Advanced and Nitrox Diver certifications. He is trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR), first aid, and oxygen administration. He is also skilled in the collection of underwater video and still
camera data; identification of hardbottom and reef biota; and underwater restoration, mapping, and damage
assessment techniques. Mr. Baumberger is adept in small boat operations and has completed the Florida Safe
Boater course certification. He has given invited talks at multiple scientific co nferences, the Smithsonian Marine
Station, Fort Pierce and local dive club meetings.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. – Project Scientist I & II, Marine Biologist
Project Manager and Lead Field Scientist for multi-year monitoring program for the Siesta Key, Florida
beach renourishment project. Assessment of offshore hardbottom, mapping, and survey of hardbottom habitats
before, during, and after construction. Interfaced with Florida Department of Environmental Protection to draft a
Biological Monitoring Plan, coordinated hardbottom assessments, installed transects, planned and executed the
monitoring surveys, mapped resources with submersible GPS, performed scientific data collection including
collecting close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to characterize the hardbottom communities. Acted
as HSSE safety officer and authored multiple reports (Humiston & Moore, Engineers; end client Sarasota
County, 2015 to 2017).
Project Manager and Chief Scientist for pipeline corridor surveys offshore of Siesta Key, Florida in
conjunction with the fill operations for the beach renourishment project. Planned and coordinated side -scan
sonar survey of the seafloor, assisted GIS-based hardbottom interpretation from sonar, planned, and conducted
diver ground-truthing of hardbottom targets to provide safe clearance for anchoring of renourishment equipment.
Author of two reports (Weeks Marine, Inc.; End Client, Sarasota County, 2016).
Project Manager and Chief Scientist for nearshore hardbottom multi -year monitoring programs off Indian
River County, Florida to assess habitat before and after construction of three beach nourishment projects.
Responsibilities include establishing permanent transects and collecting close -up video and in-situ repetitive
quadrat data to characterize the hardbottom communities. Serves as HSSE safety officer. Author of annual 100+
page biological monitoring reports (Coastal Technology Corporation, Ecological Associates Inc.; End client:
Indian River County, 2010 to Present).
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REX E. BAUMBERGER, JR.
Project Manager and Lead Field Scientist for environmental surveys off Ft. Pierce, Florida to assess
nearshore hardbottom habit after the construction of a beach nourishment project. Responsible for coordination
of field teams and collection of close -up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data, and data management (Taylor
Engineering, End client: St. Lucie County, 2010 to Present).
Field Scientist for environmental surveys off South St. Lucie County, Florida. Responsible for the collection
of still photos, close up video, in-situ repetitive quadrat data, nearshore edge mapping, mitigation reef transect
establishment, artificial reef monitoring, and data management (Coastal Technology Corporation, Inc., End
client: St. Lucie County, 2012 to Present).
Field Scientist for nearshore hardbottom monitoringoff Martin County, Florida. Responsible for the
collection of still photos, close up video, in-situ repetitive quadrat data, nearshore hardbottom edge mapping,
diver ground-truthing of aerial photography, and data management (Coastal Technology Corporation, Inc., End
client: St. Lucie County, 2012 to Present).
Project Manager and Chief Scientist for damage assessment offshore West Palm Beach, Florida for damage
to coral reef biota sustained from a cable dragging incident. Coordinated with Florida Department of
Environmental Protection to conduct triage; mapped damaged areas with an underwater navigation system; and
restored damaged stony corals, gorgonians, and large sponges. Participated in collecting, cac hing, and
reattaching reef biota; coordinated dive operations; assisted in method development for the damage assessment;
ensured appropriate FDEP/FWC permitting; and authored triage plan and restoration report (Weeks Marine, Inc.
2016).
Lead Scientist for environmental surveys off Broward County, Florida to assess nearshore hardbottom
habitat before, during, and after construction of a beach nourishment project on Hillsboro/Deerfield Beach,
Florida. Established permanent transects and collected close-up video and in-situ repetitive quadrat data to
characterize and monitor hardbottom communities. Author and co -author of eight biological monitoring reports
(Coastal Systems International, Inc., 2010 to 2015).
Field Scientist for the assessment of coral reef impacts from a dredge pipeline breach incident offshore the
beach renourishment project off Hillsboro/Deerfield Beach, Florida. Assisted in an initial damage assessment of
the injury area, performed three post-pipeline breach surveys to monitor recovery of the injury area, and co-
authored three monitoring reports (Great Lakes Dock and Dredge, 2011).
Field Scientist for post-construction monitoring surveys of hardbottom adjacent to fill areas and artificial
mitigation reefs for a beach nourishment project offshore Venice, Florida (Coastal Technology Corporation,
2010 to 2013).
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/First Aid, Emergency First Response, 2013
Oxygen Administration, Emergency First Response, 2013
Scientific Diver, AAUS, 2006 to Present
Advanced SCUBA Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), 2008
Florida Boating Safety Course, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2007
NITROX Enriched Air Diver, NAUI, 2005
Open Water Diver, PADI, 1991
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KEITH D. SPRING
Senior Scientist, Reef Ecologist
Education
Master of Science in
Biological
Oceanography, Florida
Institute of Technology,
1981
Bachelor of Science
with high honors in
Biological Sciences,
S.U.N.Y. at Brockport,
1976
Mr. Spring is a marine biologist with over 37 years oceanographic and environmental
science experience. He is a senior scientist at CSA and has served as Chief Scientist and/or
Project Manager on more than 200 marine and oceanographic studies worldwide, including
coral reef habitat assessment surveys, reef damage assessment and restoration projects,
nearshore hardbottom and reef characterization surveys, multidisciplinary baseline studies,
environmental monitoring programs, photodocumentation surveys for outer continental shelf
oil and gas lease areas and pipeline corridors, and site clearance studies. Monitoring
programs have included projects associated with reef restoration, coral translocation, beach
nourishment, ship channel and harbor dredging, ocean dredged material disposal sites, ship
grounding sites, offshore oil and gas drilling, and wastewater outfalls. Mr. Spring has
prepared coral relocation and mitigation plans as well as implementing coral relocation
activities on more than two dozen projects in the U.S. (Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and
Guam), the Bahamas, Qatar, and Oman.
Mr. Spring has extensive experience as a scientific diver, performing more than 3,500 working dives with CSA
over the past 37 years. He has directed or participated as a scientific diver in biological assessment surveys of
nearshore and offshore reefs and seagrass habitat throughout Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, California,
Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United
Arab Emirates, and Oman. He has been Principal Investigator or a Field Scientist on damage assessment surveys
or marine resource restoration projects at more than 20 major vessel grounding sites in Florida, the Bahamas,
Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. Mr. Spring has more than 24 years’ experience in the re-location and attachment of stony
corals and octocorals in impacted areas, having personally re -attached more than 7,500 stony corals and 2,000
octocorals and other soft corals. His diving experience includes the collection of benthic photographs and video
data, in situ identification of hardbottom and reef biota, instrument deployment, sediment and water sample
collection, reef damage assessment, and coral reattachment.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
August 1980 to Present: CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. – Senior Scientist, Reef Ecologist
Project Manager and Lead Scientist on a project for the U.S. Navy in Apra Harbor Guam for the assessment
and relocation of coral colonies from the face of X-Ray Wharf to a newly constructed artificial reef site within
Inner Apra Harbor. CSA scientists assessed corals growing on the face of X -Ray Wharf and relocated 100
colonies in an experiment to determine the efficacy of relocating corals within Inner Apra Harbor. A 2 -year
post-relocation monitoring program is currently being conducted (HDR Inc.; end client U.S. Navy; 2017 to
Present).
Lead Scientist on a project in Doha, Qatar to identify recipient sites for the relocation of 10,000 stony corals
to be removed from the footprint of a new harbor basin. Performed surveys to dete rmine size and densities of
corals to be relocated as well as identify suitable habitat for the successful movement of the corals. Corals were
relocated to delineated areas and attached to a combination of exposed hardbottom and constructed artificial reef
modules. Also participated in a multi-year monitoring program of the relocation site and selected relocated and
reference coral colonies. This project was conducted for the Middle East Dredging Company Q.S.C. (2012 to
2017).
Lead Field Scientist for coral and sponge relocation and mitigation activities associated with the Port of
Miami Harbor Expansion Project. Led teams of divers in the mapping and identification of hard coral, soft coral,
and barrel sponge colonies falling within the proposed dredging footprint, and the subsequent removal of more
than 1,400 colonies and reattachment to newly created artificial reefs and adjacent natural hardbottom areas
(Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC, 2013 to 2015).
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KEITH D. SPRING
Project Manager/Lead Scientist on a project in Sur, Oman to assess coral communities within two proposed
intake and discharge pipeline corridors for a new electric power plant. Following characterization of the
communities, more than 3,000 stony corals, octocorals, and antipatharians were relocated out of the construction
footprint and re-attached on adjacent hardbottom features (HMR Environmental Engineering Consultants, 2011
to 2012).
Project Manager/Field Scientist on the post-construction monitoring surveys of hardbottom habitat south of
the harbor inlet in Fort Pierce, Florida. The purpose of the surveys was to provide monitoring data following the
renourishment of the beach immediately south of the Fort Pierce harbor inlet (Taylor Engineering, Inc., 2003 to
2011).
Project Manager for baseline habitat characterization of hardbottom habitat off the southern portion of St.
Lucie County, Florida. The purpose of the survey was to collect habitat characterization and monitoring data
prior to renourishment of the beach in this area (Coastal Technology Corp oration, 2008 to 2011).
Project Manager and Field Scientist on a project to collect baseline habitat characterization data within the
Sector 3 project area in Indian River County prior to beach nourishment. Established permanent transects and
collected close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to describe and characterize the hardbottom
communities (Coastal Technology Corporation, 2007 to 2011).
Project Manager and Chief Scientist on several surveys off Indian River County in Sectors 1 & 2 and in
Sector 7 to monitor nearshore hardbottom habitat following construction of beach nourishment projects.
Established permanent transects and collected close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to describe and
characterize the hardbottom communities. Conducting annual monitoring associated with the beach nourishment
projects (Applied Technology and Management, 2006 to 2010).
Project Manager on a pre-construction monitoring survey of hardbottom habitat off Bathtub Beach in
Martin County, Florida. The purpose of the survey was to collect monitoring data prior to nourishment of the
beach. Conducted with Ecological Associates, Inc. and Taylor Engineering, Inc. (2008).
Project Manager and Chief Scientist on a survey of the nearshore hardbottom in Juno Beach, Palm Beach
County to assess the habitat prior to a beach nourishment project. Established permanent transects and collected
close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to describe and characterize the hardbottom communities
(Applied Technology and Management, 2007 to 2008).
Project Manager for marine resource monitoring associated with the maintenance dredging of Truman
Harbor, the turning basin, and the Key West Ship Channel being conducted for the U.S. Navy in Key West,
Florida. Prepared and designed the resource monitoring program for this project, which was the first dredging
project ever conducted within the boundaries of a National Marine Sanctuary. Supervised the weekly monitoring
of coral and seagrass health and levels of sedimentation concurrent with dredg ing activities. Directed the
removal of several hundred stony corals from Truman Harbor seawalls where repairs were on-going, and
re-attached most of the coral at previously impacted reef sites. Also responsible for the pre - and post-
construction monitoring within adjacent reef areas and seagrass beds to determine impacts from the project (U.S.
Navy, 2002 to 2007).
Assisted in providing marine environmental support for the planning, permitting, and eventual construction
of the proposed Gulfstream Pipeline off the west coast of Florida. Assisted in the development of scopes of work
for video/still camera hard (live) bottom surveys along both the nearshore and offshore portions of the pipeline
route from Mobile, Alabama to Port Manatee, Florida. Was respons ible for data analyses and
interpretation/synthesis of underwater video and still photographic data from along the proposed route. Prepared
a live bottom impact mitigation plan for the project and participated in various meetings with the Minerals
Management Service and various state and county agencies in Florida (Williams Gas Pipelines, 1999 to 2001).
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Chief Scientist during four major surveys of a multidisciplinary, multiyear study to describe and monitor
biological communities and environmental conditions at three types of deepwater hardbottom features along the
Mississippi-Alabama outer continental shelf. The primary focus of the program was the monitoring of
hardbottom community structure and dynamics, including descriptions of the hardbottom communit ies,
differences in community structure among sites with differing vertical relief and location, and determination of
relationships between community structure and various environmental parameters. Prepared field study plan and
reviewed side-scan sonar/subbottom profile data prior to site selection. Video and still cameras mounted on a
remotely operated vehicle (ROV) were used to survey the nine sites during each of four monitoring surveys.
Hardbottom community structure and dynamics data included video tra nsects, random photoquadrats, fixed
photoquadrats, voucher specimen collection, and microhabitat community structure (U.S. Geological Survey and
Minerals Management Service, 1997 to 2000).
Co-author of the coral reef monitoring program developed for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Water Quality Protection Program. Was responsible for
the selection of initial monitoring team members and coordinating with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1994).
Project Manager and Chief Scientist on surveys of potential or existing ocean dredged material disposal
sites off Palm Beach, Fernandina Harbor, Canaveral Harbor, Ft. Lauderdale, and Tampa, Florida (U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, 1985 to 1988).
Field Scientist and Project Manager for various biological surveys of nearshore reefs and seagrass beds in
connection with beach restoration activities off Venice, Naples, Miami, Broward County, Palm Beach , Juno
Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Island, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Sebastian, Indian
River County, and Brevard County, Florida (Various clients, 1984 to 2016).
Assistant Project Manager and Chief Scientist on six cruises dur ing the Southwest Florida Shelf Ecosystems
Study (Years 1, 2, and 3). This multidisciplinary study included collection of geophysical, chemical, and
biological data in water depths from 10 to 200 m off the southwestern Florida coast. Supervised collection and
analysis of water quality samples and hydrographic data; sediment grain size, hydrocarbon, and trace metal
samples; infaunal samples from soft bottom stations; and dredge, trawl, and photographic samples from
hardbottom stations (Minerals Management Service, 1980 to 1983).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association
International Society for Reef Studies
BOSIET
H2S Awareness Training
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED
Emergency Oxygen Administration
NAUI/YMCA/PADI Scuba Certification
NITROX Enriched Air Diver, PADI
AAUS Scientific Diver
U.S. Power Squadron Safe Boating and Seamanship Certification
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DAVID B. SNYDER
Senior Scientist, Fish Ecologist
Education
Master of Science in
Marine Biology/
Ichthyology, Florida
Atlantic University,
1984
Bachelor of Science in
Zoology, University of
Florida, 1978
Mr. Snyder is an experienced marine ecologist and fish biologist. He has more than
30 years of experience in the ecology and taxonomy of western Atlantic and Gulf of
Mexico shelf and shore fishes (particularly seagrass and reef -associated species). He
recently co-authored (with George H. Burgess) Marine Fishes of Florida (Johns Hopkins
University Press, 2016). He has managed and participated in ichthyofaunal surveys of
freshwater, riverine, estuarine, shelf, and coral reef habitats. He has sampled fish from a
variety of habitats ranging from the continental slope to freshwater streams for various
environmental assessments and monitoring studies.
Mr. Snyder has visually censused fish assemblages off southeast and southwest Florida,
Louisiana, and internationally using quantitative and qualitative methods. He surveyed
fishes and epibiota associated with hardbottom areas subject to impact from dredge and fill
projects off the eastern and western Florida coasts. He managed ichthyofaunal surveys of
the lower St. Johns River and Loxahatchee Rivers in Florida. Has sampled freshwater
systems throughout south Florida and upstate New York with electrofishers.
Mr. Snyder has been performing nearshore hardbottom and artificial mitigation reef monitoring surveys associat ed
with multiple beach nourishment projects in Florida since 2001 in Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm
Beach, and Sarasota Counties. In southwest Florida, he was the Chief Scientist and Project Manager for a beach
nourishment program off Venice, Florida that spanned over 10 years and, from 2015 to 2017, served as Field
Scientist and Data Analyst for the South Siesta Key Beach Nourishment Project. He is currently performing a
multi-year baseline study of hardbottom epibiota and fishes associated with nearshore hardbottom off Brevard
County.He also managed a project that investigated the ecological functions of nearshore hardbottom along the
east coast of Florida for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. As part of this and other pro jects, he
evaluated habitat selection by newly settled fishes following a use-availability design.
Mr. Snyder is currently collaborating with researchers from University of Florida and Florida International
University on a study of the movements of immature bull sharks in the Loxahatchee River (Florida) using acoustic
telemetry.
He has participated as a Chief Field Scientist on numerous photodocumentation surveys in the Gulf of Mexico and
off the Atlantic coast. He has managed field efforts that included trawling, sediment profile imaging, and grab
sampling for assessments of sand deposits proposed as borrow sites for beach nourishment offshore of the
southeastern and eastern U.S. Mr. Snyder is currently working with investigators from Jacksonville Universi ty,
Florida Institute of Technology, and East Coast Biologists on a book about nearshore habitats of East Florida.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Project manager for the Brevard County Mid Reach Beach Restoration Program hardbottom monitoring
project. Hardbottom epibiota and fishes are being monitored at four fill areas and one reference area off Brevard
County’s Mid Reach area. Monitoring data include quantitative photography and visual fish assessments. Data
have been collected annually since 2013 to provide pre -construction information from which to assess potential
impacts of the beach construction which is expected in 2018. Prior to baseline field studies, he contributed to the
Environmental Impact Statement and the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Methodology an alysis leading to
design of a mitigation reef. Mitigation reefs were deployed during summer 2017 and will be monitored with
quantitative photography and visual assessment (Olsen Associates, 2006 to Present).
Subject Matter Expert, author and reviewer for Fishes and Essential Fish Habitat sections of the Final
Programmatic EIS for the 2017-2022 Oil and Gas Leasing Program (Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management,
2014 to 2016).
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DAVID B. SNYDER
Project Scientist and Data Analyst for South Siesta Key Beach Nourishment Project, Sarasota, Florida
(Humiston and Moore, 2015 to 2017).
Chief Scientist for Natural Resource Damage Assessment Mesophotic Reef Survey. A month -long survey
of to assess distribution and abundance of fishes and sessile invertebrates on the Mississippi Alabama Pinnacles
trend following the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill. Over 500 video transects were samples using a remotely
operated vehicle over sixteen mesophotic reef features. In addition, selected fishes and octocorals were collected
and for aging analyses (Exponent, Inc., 2010 to 2015).
Chief scientist and project manager for monitoring of hardbottom adjacent to fill and borrow areas for a
beach nourishment project offshore Venice, Florida (Coastal Technology Corporation, 2005 to 2013).
Chief scientist and project manager for an evaluation of ecological function and mitigation of nearshore
hardbottom in southeast Florida This project entailed two phases the first was a synthesis of available ecological
information on nearshore hardbottom habitat off east Florida. The second phase was a field evaluation of certain
ecological functions of nearshore hardbottom and how well these functions are replicated by mitigation reefs
(Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 2007 to 2011).
Monitored fish assemblages associated with artificial mitigation reefs and natural hardbottom in conjunction
with a beach nourishment project offshore Phipps Park in Palm Beach, Florida (Coastal Planning and
Engineering, 2005 to 2009).
Monitored fish assemblages near epibiotic survey transects established to assess effects of a beach
nourishment project on nearshore hardbottom habitat off Mid-Town Palm Beach, Florida (Coastal Planning and
Engineering, 2001 to 2009).
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS)
Open Water SCUBA Diver – Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
Nitrox Certified – PADI
Multimedia Standard First Aid – American Red Cross
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – American Red Cross
Certified Scientific Diver
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Fisheries Society
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
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JEFFREY PENNELL
Project Scientist, Marine Biologist
Education
Master of Science,
Biology, Florida
Atlantic University,
2000
Bachelor of Science,
Marine and Freshwater
Biology, University of
New Hampshire, 1998
Mr. Pennell is a marine biologist with over 17 years of experience in marine environmental
science and a strong background in environmental field studies and monitoring. He is
currently a project scientist with the Ports, Harbors & Beaches divisionat CSA Ocean
Sciences Inc. (CSA), which is responsible for conducting monitoring and mitigation
programs associated with beach restoration and dredging projects and major coral relocation
projects.
He has served as a Field Scientist on a diverse range of marine environmental studies
concerning coral reef, seagrass, and nearshore hardbottom habitats. Studies have included
benthic characterization, habitat damage assessment, and monitoring and restoration
programs. He has extensive experience conducting multi-year monitoring programs of
nearshore hardbottom habitats in relation to beach nourishment and dredging projects, with
participation in multiple beach nourishment monitoring programs in Florida. Mr. Pennell
has been responsible for project management; execution of field surveys; data collection,
management, QA/QC, and analysis; and preparation of technical reports, annual monitoring
reports, and proposals.
Mr. Pennell has over 17 years of experience as a scientific diver, with over 1,500 logged
dives. He holds certifications as a Nitrox Diver from Technical Diving International (TDI)
and as a Rescue Diver from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). He
is trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and oxygen administration. He
is also skilled in the collection of underwater video and still camera data and in the
identification of hardbottom and reef biota.
EXPERIENCE
2011 to Present: CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. – Project Scientist, Marine Biologist
Project Manager and Chief Scientist for multi-year monitoring of nearshore hardbottom communities for the
St. Lucie County South County Beach and Dune Restoration Project. Established permanent transects and
collected close-up video and repetitive quadrat data to characterize and monitor hardbottom communities.
Performed monitoring of artificial mitigation reef and offshore borrow area. Performed point count analyses.
Authored post-construction, year-one, year-two, and year-three post-construction survey reports (Coastal
Technology Corporation, End client: St. Lucie County, 2012 to Present).
Field Scientist for multiple seagrass surveys conducted at locations of underwater electrical cable cr ossings
throughout South Florida. Collected seagrass percent cover data using Braun -Blanquet visual cover and
abundance assessment techniques. Authored post-construction monitoring reports (Underwater Engineering
Services, Inc., End client: Florida Power & Light, 2013 to Present).
Field Scientist for nearshore hardbottom multi-year monitoring programs off Indian River County, Florida
after construction of two phases of a large-scale beach nourishment project. Collected close-up video and
repetitive quadrat data to characterize and monitor nearshore hardbottom communities (Coastal Technology
Corporation, Ecological Associates, Inc., End client: Indian River County, 2011 to Present).
Field Scientist for a multi-year monitoring program of nearshore hardbottom for the Martin County Shore
Protection Project. Collected close-up video and in-situ repetitive quadrat data to characterize and monitor
hardbottom communities and diver map the nearshore hardbottom edge (Taylor Engineering, Inc., End client:
Martin County, 2011 to Present).
Field Scientist for post-construction monitoring surveys to assess nearshore hardbottom habitat after
construction of a beach nourishment projects in Fort Pierce, Florida. Responsible for the collection of close -up
video and repetitive quadrat data (Taylor Engineering, Inc., End client: St. Lucie County, 2011 to Present).
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JEFFREY PENNELL
Field Scientist for multi-year monitoring programs of nearshore hardbottom off Indian River County,
Florida after construction of a large-scale beach nourishment project and three sand bypassing projects.
Collected close-up video and sediment accumulation data to characterize and monitor hardbottom communities
and diver map the nearshore hardbottom edge (Applied Technology and Management, End clients: Indian River
County and Sebastian Inlet District, 2011 to Present).
Field Scientist for a sediment tracing study within the Ft. Pierce Inlet and surrounding estuary and beaches
to determine sand transport pathways and rates. Collected and processed sediment samples for further analysis
(Taylor Engineering, Inc., 2016 to 2017).
Field Scientist for a multi-year monitoring program for the Siesta Key, Florida beach renourishment pro ject.
Assessment of offshore hardbottom, mapping, and survey of hardbottom habitats before, during, and after
construction. Performed hardbottom assessments, installed transects, mapped resources with submersible GPS,
performed scientific data collection including collecting close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to
characterize hardbottom communities (Humiston & Moore, Engineers; end client Sarasota County, 2015 to
2017).
Field Scientist for benthic habitat characterization survey of Patricia Target Jet Aircraft Range, a scuttled
ship located 25 miles west of Key West in the Marquesas Keys. Conducted coral, fish, and invertebrate surveys
and health assessments and collected close-up video and quadrat data (HDR Environmental Construction and
Operations, Inc., 2014).
Field Scientist in large-scale coral relocation program for the Port of Miami Dredging Project. Member of
team that successfully relocated over 800 stony corals, sea fans, and octocorals from within the project footprint
to natural reefs and a newly constructed artificial reef as mitigation for channel and harbor dredging. Also
participated in the successful relocation of approximately 50 large barrel sponges from the project footprint to
natural reefs (Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, LLC, 2012 to 2014).
Field Scientist during the Middle East Dredging Company New Port Project coral relocation project.
Responsible for the removal, transportation, reattachment, and monitoring of 10,000 stony coral colonies as
mitigation for the New Port Project offshore the State of Qatar (MEDCO, 2013).
Field Scientist on the Naval Air Station Key West benthic habitat characterization survey. Conducted coral,
fish, seagrass, and invertebrate surveys and health assessments at five specific Nav y properties in the Key West
area. (HDR Environmental Construction and Operations, Inc., 2013).
Field Scientist for coral reef injury assessment and restoration project off Palm Beach, Florida. Coordinated
with FDEP to conduct triage, mapping of damaged areas, and reattachment of damaged stony corals, gorgonians,
and large barrel sponges. Participated in mapping and caching of reef biota (2013).
Field Scientist for post-construction monitoring surveys of hardbottom adjacent to fill areas and artifici al
mitigation reefs for a beach nourishment project offshore Venice, Florida (Coastal Technology Corporation,
2010 to 2013).
2000 to 2011: Environmental Services, Inc. – Senior Scientist
Senior scientist responsible for conducting and managing multiple environmental projects for various public
and private sector clients. Conducted environmental assessments, seagrass and reef surveys, wetland
delineations, endangered and threatened species surveys, environmental resource permitting, and mitigation
monitoring. Coordinated with clients and agency staff to identify, explain, and discuss environmental permitting
issues and to determine viable solutions.
Prepared environmental resource permit applications, environmental assessment reports, mitigation plans,
monitoring reports, and responses to agency requests for additional information. Responsible for logistical
arrangements, including timing of surveys, use of proper data collection equipment, scheduling of personnel,
and maintenance of dive equipment.
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JEFFREY PENNELL
Lead scientist in field studies for the Jupiter Island Beach Restoration Project (2005 to 2010) and the St.
Lucie Inlet Maintenance Dredging Project (2007 to 2008). Conducted hardbottom monitoring surveys and
prepared monitoring reports.
1999 to 2000: The Marinelife Center of Juno Beach – Sea Turtle Monitoring Technician
Performed daily beach surveys for nesting activity of three listed species of sea turtles along six miles of
beach in Palm Beach County, Florida. Collected nesting data and assisted in the care and rehabilitation of
injured sea turtles.
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET), 2017
Oxygen Administration, Emergency First Response, 2017
CPR/First Aid, Emergency First Response, 2017
Rescue Diver, SDI/TDI/ERDI, 2014
24-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER, 2014
Rescue SCUBA Diver, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), 2007
Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver, Technical Diving International (TDI), 2000
Open Water SCUBA Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), 1997
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, Treasure Coast Chapter, 2000 to Present
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LYSTINA KABAY
Project Scientist, Marine Biologist
Education
Master of Science,
Marine Biology, Nova
Southeastern
University, 2016
Bachelor of Science,
Biology, Slippery Rock
University, 2010
Ms. Kabay is a marine biologist with 7 years of experience in marine environmental science
with a strong background in field studies of coral reef communities and co astal ecosystems.
She is currently a Project Scientist for the Ports, Harbors, and Beaches division at CSA
Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA) and has served as a field scientist on a diverse range of marine
environmental studies concerning coral reef and nearshore hardbottom habitats. Ms. Kabay
has been responsible for the execution of field surveys and data collection, management,
QA/QC, and analysis.
Prior to consulting, Ms. Kabay worked as a senior research assistant for the Coral Reef
Restoration, Assessment and Monitoring Lab at Nova Southeastern University
Oceanographic Center while completing her M.S. degree in Marine Biology. Her research
focused on the ecology, restoration, and conservation of coral reef communities with an emphasis in natural
resource management on the Florida Reef Tract. While earning her Master’s degree, she also worked as a Reef fish
Visual Census (RVC) specialist, quantifying fish populations and performing comprehensive fish taxa
identification on cryptic and free-swimming species.
She has a strong understanding and direct experience developing and managing benthic marine resource
assessments, assessing impact minimization, and assigning and implementing mitigation and restoration efforts.
Ms. Kabay has over 9 years of diving experience with over 1,500 scientific logged dives as an AAUS member.
She holds Scuba Schools International’s Rescue Diver and Enriched Air Nitr ox certifications.
EXPERIENCE
June 2017 to Present: CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. – Project Scientist, Marine Biologist
Field Scientist for multi-year monitoring program of nearshore hardbottom off Indian River County, Florida
to assess nearshore hardbottom habitat following a sand bypassing project. Responsibilities include establishing
permanent transects and collecting close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to characterize hardbottom
communities as well as hardbottom mapping (Applied Technology and Management, Inc.; End client: Indian
River County, 2017 to Present).
Field Scientist for environmental surveys off Ft. Pierce, Florida to assess nearshore hardbottom habit after
the construction of a beach nourishment project. Responsible for transect monitoring, collection of close -up
video and in situ repetitive quadrat data, hardbottom mapping, and data management (Taylor Engineering, End
client: St. Lucie County, 2017 to Present).
Field Scientist for mitigation reef monitoring surveys off South St. Lucie County, Florida. Responsible for
the collection of still photos, close up video, and in situ repetitive quadrat data, quantitative video analyses using
the point-count method, and data management (Coastal Technology Corporation, Inc., End client: St. Lucie
County, 2017 to Present).
Field Scientist for multi-year monitoring program of nearshore hardbottom off Martin County, Florida to
assess nearshore hardbottom habitat following a large -scale beach nourishment project. Responsibilities include
establishing permanent transects and collecting close-up video and in situ repetitive quadrat data to characterize
hardbottom communities, hardbottom mapping, and data management and analysis (Ecological Associates, Inc.;
End client: Martin County, 2017 to Present).
Field Scientist for seagrass surveys conducted at locations of underwater electrical cable crossings
throughout Florida. Responsible for collecting seagrass percent cover data using Braun -Blanquet visual cover
and abundance assessment techniques. Author of post-construction monitoring reports (Underwater Engineering
Services, Inc., End client: Florida Power & Light, 2017 to Present).
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LYSTINA KABAY
2011 to 2017: Nova Southeastern University, Guy Harvey Oceanographic Institute
Senior Research Assistant in the Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment, and Monitoring lab from 2012 to
2017 and Reef Fish Visual Census (RVC) Specialist in the Fish Ecology lab from 2011 to 2016.
Conducted environmental assessments of nearshore and offshore benthic communities, including hard and
soft corals, reef fishes, sponges, other invertebrates, seagrass, and macroalgae. Worked closely with local, state,
and federal resource managers to develop and maintain long - and short-term coral reef and nearshore
hardbottom monitoring projects. Responsible for field leadership, data management, statistical analyses, point -
count, and annual reporting fo r assigned projects.
Executed resource damage mitigation, recovery, and restoration efforts to achieve impact minimization for
respective habitat.
CERTIFICATIONS
DAN Diver Emergency Management Provider (CPR/AED/O2/First Aid), 2016
PCI-PSI Visual Cylinder Inspector #26658, 2013
Waterfront Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR Certification, 2013
Scientific Diver, AAUS, 2012 to Present
Rescue Diver Certification, SSI, 2012
Enriched Air Nitrox Certification, SSI, 2012
Florida Boating Safety Course, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2011
Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI, 2011
Open Water Diver, PADI, 2009
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Company Information
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Organization Designation
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Company Name
CSA Ocean Sciences Inc.
Company ID Number
360446
Doing Business As (DBA) Name
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DUNS Number
024803350
Physical Location
Address 1
8502 SW Kansas Avenue
Address 2
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City
Stuart
State
FL
Zip Code
34997
County
MARTIN
Mailing Address
Address 1
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Address 2
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City
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State
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Zip Code
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Employer Identification Number
650878498
Total Number of Employees
20 to 99
Parent Organization
Continental Shelf Associates, Inc.
Administrator
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Employer Category
Federal Contractor with FAR E-Verify Clause
Federal Contractor Category
None of these categories apply
Employees Being V erified
All new hires and all existing employees assigned to a Federal contract
NAICS Code
541 - PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
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State of Florida
Department of State
I certify from the records of this office that CSA OCEAN SCIENCES INC. is a
corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, filed on November
4, 1998.
The document number of this corporation is P98000093816.
I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office through
December 31, 2017, that its most recent annual report/uniform business report
was filed on January 12, 2017, and that its status is active.
I further certify that said corporation has not filed Articles of Dissolution.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Florida
at Tallahassee, the Capital, this
the Twelveth day of January, 2017
Tracking Number: CC5582904816
To authenticate this certificate,visit the following site,enter this number, and then
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