SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Task Order: 24Q-268-TO-02 Basin Management Action Plans Analysis - Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc., Alachua, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $151,560)
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On March 18, 2025, the Board approved contracts with three (3) firms to provide Hydrogeological Services for Marion County Utilities and Office of the County Engineer (OCE).
Pursuant to Florida Statute section 403.067(7) the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) adopted updated Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) for the Upper Ocklawaha River basin, Orange Creek basin, Silver Springs, Upper Silver River, Rainbow Springs and Rainbow River Groups in June 2025.
The Office of the County Engineer has selected Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. to provide professional services to analyze the BMAPs; the planned, and potential projects within the BMAP areas; the existing and proposed non-structural and decentralized policies and initiatives; and identify or modify new and planned projects to create a project list that meets the nutrient reduction goals of the BMAPs.
A draft contract is attached for review. Upon approval at today’s meeting, the contract will be forwarded to Jones Edmunds & Associates for signature. Once returned, it will be routed to Legal, the Clerk, and Chairman for final signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure of $151,560. Funding is from EK430538 (Stormwater Program) and ZF445535 (Utilities Wastewater System).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to allow staff to issue the contract and upon approval from Legal, authorize the Clerk and Chairman to execute and authorize staff to issue purchase order to Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. under 24Q-268-TO-02.
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