CONSULTANT CAMP SOULE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
This AGREEMENT made this NoVo g day of 199L, by and between the City of
Clearwater, Florida (City), P. O. Box 4748, Clearwater Florida 34618, and HDR
ENGINEERING, INC. (Consultant), a Nebraska corporation licensed to do professional
engineering services in the State of Florida, 5100 West Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 300,
Tampa, Florida 33609.
WHEREAS, City has made application to the Florida Communities Trust under
Project No. 95-023-P56 for the purchase of the property known as Camp Soule;
WHEREAS, City issued Request for Qualifications No. 178-96 for professional
services to develop and prepare a Management Plan for the Camp Soule Property.
(See Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS, City, selected Consultant to prepare a Management Plan according
to Consultant's response to Request for Qualifications No. 178-96 (See Exhibit "B");
NOW THEREFORE, the City and Consultant do hereby incorporate all terms and
conditions in Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B" and mutually agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF PROJECT. Consultant agrees to prepare a Management
Plan under the terms and conditions described in Paragraph 1.2 Scope of Project in
Exhibit "A".
2. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. Consultant agrees to complete the Project
on or before March 1, 1997. If Consultant does not complete the Project by March 1,
1997, through no fault of the City, then City shall be entitled to recover all compensation
as liquidated damages.
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3. REPORTS. Consultant agrees to provide to City reports on the Project
upon request by the City. All reports shall comply with City's recycled and recyclable
products code requirements, Clearwater Code Section 2.601.
4. COMPENSATION. The City will pay Consultant a sum not to exceed
$13,870, inclusive of all reasonable and necessary direct expenses as described in the
cost estimate attached as Exhibit "C". The City may, from time to time, require changes
in the scope of the project of Consultant to be performed hereunder. Such changes,
including any increase or decrease in the amount of Consultant's compensation and
changes in the terms of this Agreement which are mutually agreed upon by and
between City and Consultant shall be effective when incorporated in written amendment
to this Agreement.
5. METHOD OF PAYMENT. Consultant shall bill City according to the
payment schedule described in Exhibit C. City agrees to pay after approval of the City
Project Manager under the terms of the Florida Prompt Payment Act F.S. 218.70.
6. CONTACTS FOR RESPONSIBILITY. Mr. David Sumpter will be
designated as Project Director for this project by Consultant to manage and supervise
the performance of this Agreement on behalf of Consultant. Associated with the Project
Director will be staff members whose experience and qualifications are appropriate for
this Project. The City will be represented by Mr. Ream Wilson, or his designee for all
matters relating to this Agreement.
7. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT. The City at its sole discretion may
terminate this contract by giving Consultant ten (10) days written notice of its election to
do so and by specifying the effective date of such termination. The Consultant shall be
paid for its services through the effective date of such termination. Further, if Consultant
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shall fail to fulfill any of its obligations hereunder, this contract shall be in default, the
City may terminate the contract, and Consultant shall be paid only for work completed.
8. NON-DISCRIMINATION. There shall be no discrimination against any
employee who is employed in the work covered by Agreement, or against applicants for
such employment, because of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin. This provision
shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or
transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rate of payor other
forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
9. INTERESTS OF PARTIES. Consultant covenants that its officers,
employees and shareholders have no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
services required to be performed under this Agreement.
10. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE. Consultant agrees to protect,
defend, indemnify and hold the City and its officers, employees and agents free and
harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs,
charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character
arising out of or due to any negligent act or omission of Consultant or its employees in
connection with or arising directly or indirectly out of this Agreement and/or the
performance hereof. Without limiting its liability under this Agreement, Consultant shall
procure and maintain during the life of this Agreement liability insurance coverage as
described in Paragraph 2.6 Insurance Requirements of Exhibit "An. This provision shall
survive the termination of this Agreement.
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11. PROPRIETARY MATERIALS.
Upon termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall transfer, assign and
make available to City or its representatives all property and materials in Consultant's
possession belonging to or paid by the City.
12. ATTORNEYS FEES. In the event that either party seeks to enforce this
Agreement through attorneys at law, then the parties agree that each party shall bear its
own attorney fees and costs, and that jurisdiction for such an action shall be in a court of
competent jurisdiction in Pinellas County, Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Consultant, have executed this
Agreement on the date first above written.
Countersigned:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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City Manager
Mayor-Commissioner
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Assistant City Attorney
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
MANAGEMENTPLANFORCAMWSOULE
(FLORIDA COMMUNITY TRUST PROJECT NO: 95-023-P56)
TO BE OPENED 4:00 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 13, 1996
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PURCHASING OFFICE
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100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE
CLEARWATER, FL
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1
GENERAL PURPOSE AND INFORMATION
The City of Clearwater is seeking qualifications for professional services to develop and
prepare a Management Plan for a parcel of land known as Camp Soule,
Camp Soule consists of 49.97 acres of which 5 acres are wetlands, a portion of Lake
Chautauqua. The site encompasses Boy Scout facilities, it is currently used as an urban
Boy Scout camp, and it is owned by the Boy Scouts of America, Pinellas Area Council,
Inc.
The City of Clearwater has made application to the Florida Communities Trust (FCT), an
agency within the Florida Department of Community Affairs, for funding from the Trust's
Preservation 2000 Program to purchase the Camp Soule property. The purpose of the
acquisition is to preserve the property as a regional park with focus on recreation,
education, conservation, and protection of the natural resources. The deed to the property
would be held by the City of Clearwater. It is anticipated that the camp will be managed
by the Boy Scouts who will make the camp available to youth groups and other groups.
The City's application for 50% funding was approved by the FCT. However, prior to
closing the real estate transaction and prior to disbursement of award funds by the FCT,
the City is required to prepare a "Project Plan" for review and approval by the FCT. This
"Project Plan" includes several requirements, one of which is a Management Plan.
1.2
SCOPE OF PROJECT
The Management Plan must meet all requirements of the FCT. It must be based on the
"Conceptual Management Plan" contained within the FCT application and, where
appropriate, it must reflect materials and information that were gathered for the
application. It must incorporate conditions that are required in the "Conceptual Approval
Agreement" dated April 5, 1996 between the FCT and the City of Clearwater. Also, a
location map, boundary map, vegetative surveys, site plans, Conceptual Approval
Agreement, the recorded deed when it becomes available, and other supporting documents
should be included as exhibits or included in the appendix of the Management Plan for
future readers. The Management Plan must be written according to FCT Technical
Assistance Bulletin #2 (Writing a Management Plan) acceptable to the FCT
In addition to the various conditions described in the "Conceptual Approval Agreement"
which apply to all sites acquired with FCT funds, the Management Plan must address the
following conditions that are particular to the Camp Soule site which result from either
representations made in the application that received scoring points or observations made
by the FCT staff during the site visit described in Rule 9K-4.0I 0(2)(f), F,A.C.
a. Outdoor recreational facilities including nature trails and observation
boardwalk shall be provided. The Project Site shall be developed in a
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manner that allows the general public reasonable access for observation and
appreciation of the natural resources on the Project Site without causing
harm to those resources.
b. The City of Clearwater shall provide environmental education programs at
the Project Site. Formal environmental education programs shall be
conducted on continuing and regular basis.
c. The City of Clearwater shall provide an organized recreational program
directed toward the participation of at-risk-youth as described in the grant
application. The program shall be offered on a continuing basis at the
Project Site focusing on the mitigation of juvenile crime through the
provision of recreational opportunities.
d. The timing and extent ofa vegetative survey of vegetative communities and
plant species on the Project Site shall be specified. The City of Clearwater
shall detail how the survey shall be used during development of the site to
ensure the protection, restoration, and preservation of the natural resources
on the Project Site.
e. The vegetative communities that occur on the Project Site shall be
preserved and appropriately managed to ensure the long-term viability of
these communities.
f The City of Clearwater shall ensure that the Project Site is managed in a
manner that will protect and enhance the listed and non-listed native
wildlife species and their habitat. The City shall coordinate with the Florida
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission to ensure the preservation and
viability of listed and non-listed native wildlife species and their habitat.
g. The City of Clearwater shall coordinate with adjacent park lands and
School Board lands to ensure the management of the site and adjacent sites
are conducted in a manner to enhance habitat protection and recreation
opportunities.
h. The City of Clearwater shall monitor adjacent development activities to
ensure that such activities do not negatively affect the resources on the
Project Site.
1. A vegetation analysis of the Project site shall be performed to determine
which areas of the Project site need a prescribed burning regime
implemented to maintain natural fire-dependent vegetative communities.
The City of Clearwater shall coordinate with Division of Forestry and
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission on the development of a
prescribed bum plan for the Project Site.
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J. The water quality of the lake shall be protected and improved. A
comprehensive stormwater management plan shall be developed and
implemented to improve the water quality of the lake. Known pollution
sources which have been identified by the City or County shall be removed
or mitigated, The City of Clearwater shall coordinate with the Southwest
Florida Water Management District on the design and implementation of
the stormwater management plan for the basin. (Note: The City or
Clearwater EngineeringlEnvironmental Management Group shall
approve all plan elements related to this item.)
k. Invasive exotic vegetation that occurs on the Project Site shall be
eradicated. The City of Clearwater shall reference the Exotic Pest Plant
Council's List of Florida's Most Invasive Species to assist in identifying
invasive exotics on the Project Site.
l. The City of Clearwater shall develop and implement a feral cat removal
program for the Project Site.
m. The parking area shall use pervious material to the extent possible.
n. Provide bike parking stands at the site to provide an alternative to
automobile transportation to the Project Site.
o. The requirements imposed by other grant program funds that may be
sought by the City of Clearwater for activities associated with the Project
Site shall not conflict with the terms and conditions of the FCT award.
1.3
OUALIFICATIONS SUBMISSION
Qualifications shall be delivered to the City's Purchasing Manager, City of Clearwater,
100 South Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 34616, prior to the opening time of 4:00 p.m. on
Friday, September 13, 1996.
The delivery of qualifications to the City of Clearwater Purchasing Office prior to the
specified date and time is solely and strictly the responsibility of the respondent. The City
shall not, under any circumstances, be responsible for delays caused by the United States
Postal Service or any private delivery service, or for delays caused by any other
occurrence. All responses must be manually and duly signed by an authorized corporate
officer, principal, or partner with the authority to bind said firm.
All responses must be marked on the outside:
Request to Provide Management Plan for "Camp Soule"
To be opened at 4:00 p.m., September 13, 1996
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The respondent is solely responsible for reading and completely understanding the
requirements of this RFQ. The opening time shall and must be scrupulously observed,
Under no circumstances will qualifications delivered after the specified delivery time be
considered. Late submissions shall be returned unopened to the respondent with the
notation "The qualifications were received after the delivery time designated for the
receipt and opening of the qualifications."
The respondent shall submit seven (7) copies of their qualifications in their entirety.
All qualifications shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of this
RFQ. However, the City may waive any informalities, irregularities, or variances, whether
technical or substantial in nature or reject any and all qualifications at its discretion.
1.4
INOUlRlES AND ADDENDA
Each respondent shall examine all RFQ documents and shall judge all matters relating to
the adequacy and accuracy of such documents. Any inquiries, suggestions, or requests
concerning interpretation, clarification, or additional information pertaining to the RFQ
shall be made through the City of Clearwater's Purchasing Manager, George McKibben,
at P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 34618-4748; 100 South Myrtle Ave" Clearwater, FL
34616 or FAX 813-562-4635. The City shall not be responsible for oral interpretations
given by any City employee, representative, or others. The issuance of a written
addendum is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification, or additional
information can be given. If any addenda are issued to this RFQ, the City will attempt to
notify all prospective respondents who have secured same. However, it shall be the
responsibility of each respondent, prior to submitting the qualifications, to contact the City
of Clearwater's Purchasing Manager to determine if addenda were issued and to make
such addenda a part of the qualifications.
1.5
TIME SCHEDULE
The City will utilize the following time schedule with the goal of selection. This schedule
may be changed solely at the City's discretion.
August 16, 1996:
September 13, 1996:
September 20, 1996:
September 27, 1996:
October 17, 1996:
October 18, 1996:
January 17, 1997:
Release date of Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
RFQ Opening, 100 South Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 34616
Ranking of consultants by RFQ committee
Negotiation of contract
Recommend award of contract to City Commission
Notification to consultant selected
Project completion and submission
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2.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS
2.1
GENERAL
All responders shall provide sufficient information and data to fully allow a complete
evaluation of the information to be made. Information and data submitted by each
respondent will become a part of the proposal.
2.2
QUALIFICATIONS OF RESPONDER
Briefly indicate why you believe your company is best qualified to develop and prepare a
"Management Plan" for Camp Soule which must meet all requirements of the Florida
Communities Trust (FCT).
2.3
SIMILAR PROJECTS
Furnish a list of Management Plans you have completed that were similar to this request
for Camp Soule and which satisfied all requirements of the Florida Communities Trust's
Preservation 2000 Program.
a. Briefly describe each plan and date of preparation.
b. Name of City, County or other entity for whom the plan was provided.
c. Name, address and phone number of contact person who represented
each City or County listed in paragraph b.
d. Was FCT approval received for subject land acquisition requests?
e. Were Management Plans completed on time? For each contract,
indicate time elapsed from the date you were awarded the contract to
the date each Management Plan was completed.
2.4
ENVIRONMENTAL PROFICIENCY
All respondents shall demonstrate:
a. Ability to establish environmental education program.
b. Ability to provide vegetative community surveys.
c. Ability to provide wildlife surveys.
d. Knowledge of techniques and environmental conditions appropriate to
implement "bum" management on site.
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FIRM PERSONNEL
a. List personnel of your firm who will be assigned to this City
engagement. Please include resumes.
b. Describe the education and experience, particularly as it relates to the
preparation of FCT Management Plans of each staff member who
would be assigned to the project.
c. For each proposed member of the project team, give an i;1dication r/
the extent and timeliness ofhis/her availability.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
a. Liability Insurance
The consultant shall furnish, pay for, and maintain during the life of the
contract with the City the following liability coverage:
. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance on an
"occurrence" basis in an amount not less than $500,000
combined single limit Bodily Injury Liability and Property
Damage Liability.
. Workers' Compensation Insurance applicable to its
employees, if any, for statutory coverage limits in
compliance with Florida laws.
. Professional Liability Insurance shall be procured and
maintained for the life of this Contract. This insurance shall
provide coverage against such liability resulting from this
contract/project. The minimum limits of coverage shall be
$500,000.
b. Additionallnsured
The City is to be specifically included as an additional insured on all
liability coverage described above.
c. Notice of Cancellation or Restriction
All policies of insurance must be endorsed to provide the City with
thirty (30) days notice of cancellation or restriction,
d. Certificates ofInsurancelCertified Copies of Policies
The consultant shall provide the City with a certificate or certificates of
insurance showing the existence of the coverage required by this RFQ.
The vendor will maintain this coverage with a current certificate or
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certificates of insurance throughout the term stated in the RFQ. When
specifically requested by the City in writing, the consultant will provide
the City with certified copies of all policies of insurance as required
above. New certificates and new certified copies of policies, if certified
copies of policies have been requested, shall be provided the City
whenever any policy is renewed, revised, or obtained from other
insurers.
e. The address where such certificates and certified policies shall be sent
or delivered is as follows:
City of Clearwater
Attention: City Clerk
Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 34618-4748
f. The consultant shall defend, indemnify, save and hold the City harmless
from any and all claims, suits judgments and liability for death, personal
injury, bodily injury, or property damage arising directly or indirectly
from the performance by the consultant, its employees, subcontractors,
or assigns, including legal fees, court costs, or other legal expenses,
Consultant acknowledges that it is solely responsible for complying
with the terms of this RFQ. In addition, the consultant shall, at its
expense, secure and provide to the City, prior to beginning
performance under this RFO. insurance coverage as required in this
RFQ.
g. Any party providing services or projects to the City will be expected to
enter into a written agreement, contract, or purchase order with the
City that incorporates, either in writing or by reference, aU of the
pertinent provisions relating to insurance and insurance requirements as
contained herein. A failure to do so may, at the sole option of the City,
disqualify any bidder or proposer of services and/or products to the
City.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
a. Right to Protest
Any actual or prospective bidder who is aggrieved in connection with
the solicitation or award of a contract may seek resolution of hislher
complaints by contacting the Purchasing Manager.
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b, No Corrections
Once a competitive proposal is submitted, the City shall not accept any
request by any proposer to correct errors or omissions in any
calculations or competitive price submitted.
c. OpeMess of Procurement Process
Written competitive proposals, other submissions, correspondence, and
all records made thereof, as well as negotiations conducted pursuant to
this RFQ, shall be handled in compliance with Chapters 119 and 286
Florida Statutes. The City gives no assurance as to the confidentiality
of any portion of any proposal once submitted.
d. No Collusion
By offering a submission to the RFQ, the proposer certifies the
proposer has not diwlged to, discussed or compared hislher
competitive proposal with other proposers and has not colluded with
any other proposers or parties to this competitive proposal whatsoever.
e. Informality WaiverlReiection of Bids
The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to waive
any irregularity, variance or infonnality whether technical or substantial
in nature, in keeping with the best interests of the City.
f. Appropriations Clause
The City, as an entity of government, is subject to the appropriation of
funds by its legislative body in an amount sufficient to allow
continuation of its performance in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this contract for each and every fiscal year following the
fiscal year in which this contract is executed and entered into and for
which this contract shall remain in effect. Upon notice that sufficient
funds are not available in the subsequent fiscal years, the City shall
thereafter be released of all tenns and other conditions.
g. Responder Preparation Expenses
Each responder preparing qualifications in response to this request shall
bear all expenses associated with their preparation. Responders shall
prepare a response with the understanding that no claims for
reimbursement shall be submitted to the City for the expense or
presentation.
h. Signature
Responders shall acknowledge by authorized signature that it has read
and concurs and/or takes exception as noted to the requirements listed
in this RFQ.
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1. Legal Name
Responders shall clearly indicate the legal name, address, and telephone
number of the company (ies), firm (s), partnership (s), individual (s).
Responses shall be signed above the typed or printed name and title of
the signer. The signer shall have the authority to bind the responder to
the submitted qualifications.
J. Retention and Disposal of Response
The City reserves the right to retain all submitted responses for official
record purposes. The City also reserves the right to dispose of any or
all copies of responses in whatever manner it deems appropriate. No
copies of any responses will be returned to the firm.
k. Litigation
Provide information on any litigation your firm might have been
involved in within past three (3) years.
3.0 SELECTION CRITERIA AND RANKING PROCESS
3.1
GENERAL
All qualifications shall be subject to an evaluation by a Selection Committee to be
established by the City. The successful consultant must demonstrate an understanding of
the project scope and purpose. This refers to the consultant's understanding of the needs
that generated the RFQ, of the objectives in asking for the services, and of the nature and
scope of the work involved.
The evaluation of the qualifications shall be accomplished utilizing the criteria described in
this section. Information and data included in the qualifications shall be considered in the
evaluation process.
3.2
COMPLETENESS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Following receipt of qualifications, the Selection Committee shall review all qualifications
with respect to completeness and conformance with the instructions and requirements
specifically indicated in this RFQ. Responses which are deemed incomplete or
nonconforming with instructions and requirements of this RFQ may not be given further
evaluation. The City reserves the right to reject any and all responses and to waive any
irregularity, variance, or informality whether technical or substantial in nature, in keeping
with the best interest of the City.
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SELECTION COMMITTEE
The final selection will be made by a selection committee composed of one representative
from the City's Environmental Management Group, two representatives from the City's
Parks and Recreation Department, one representative from the City's Finance Department
and one citizen.
3.4
SELECTION CRITERIA
All qualifications shall be equally evaluated with respect to the completeness of the data
provided. The following criteria shall be utilized in the evaluation process:
a. Successful experience in preparing "Management Plans" which have
satisfied all requirements for project funding by the Florida
Communities Trust Preservation 2000 program,
b. Assurance that the project can be completed by January 17, 1997.
c. Competence (including technical education and training) and
experience of consultant staff to be assigned to work on this project.
d. Reports from references
e. Demonstrated environmental proficiency.
f Completeness of response to all items contained in this RFQ.
g. Location of firm.
The Committee shall evaluate all proposals using a formalized evaluation process (see
attached sample scoresheet)
3.5
NEGOTIATIONS
Following the ranking of the qualifications, the Committee shall designate the top ranked
consultants and enter into negotiations. If negotiations are successful, the Committee shall
recommend the favorable consultants to the City Commission. If the negotiations are
unsuccessful, the Committee shall begin negotiations with second ranked consultants. The
Committee reserves the right to terminate negotiations at any time, with or without cause.
The "Selection and Negotiation Committee" reserves the right to negotiate whatever
schedule is convenient to it and which is in the best interest of the City.
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3.6 WRITTEN AGREEMENT/CONTRACT
Any party providing services or products to the City will be expected to enter into a
written agreement or contract with the City that incorporates all of the pertinent
provisions relating to insurance and insurance requirements as contained herein.
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CAMP SOULE (Scoresheet)
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4. Reports from references.
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5. Demonstrated environmental proficiency.
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6. Completeness of response to this RFQ.
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7. Location of firm.
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Criteria Weie:htioe:
4 = Exceptionally Important
3 = Very Important
2 = Important
1 = Minimally Important
Criteria Ratioe:
5 = Excellent
4 = Very Good
3 = Good
2 = Adequate
1 = Marginally Acceptable
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Purchasing Manager
City of Clearwater
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Clearwater, FL 34616
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Re: Qualifications for the Development of the Camp Soule Resource Management Plan Florida
Community Trust Project No. 9S-023-PS6
RFQ No. 178-96
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Dear Selection Committee Members:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide our qualifications for the above-referenced project. HDR Engineering,
Inc. has specialized qualifications regarding the development of a resource management plan for Camp Soule, as
set forth in the Conceptual Approval Agreement the Florida Communities Trust ~ and the City of
Clearwater. We intend to use staff that collectively possess expertise in wetland biology, wildlife ecology,
restoration ecology, botany, water quality analysis, the development of environmental education programs,
environmentallland use history, archaeology, pari<: planning, and Geographic Infonnation Systems.
Beyond this experience, we wish to emphasize three impor..ant factors.
· FIrst, we have already successfully completed five Florida Communities Trust Management Plans-all
in west central Florida. This reflects not only an understanding of the FCT process, but familiarity with
" regional ecology.
· Second, we continue to work with all of our clients, either in developing new management plans or in the
perfotmance of baseline floral/faunal surveys. In our experience, the development of a land management
plan inevitably leads to a continued professional and personal interest in the property and a genuine
interest in the success of site management. We have consistently followed-up management plan
completion with assistance in project implementation either as consultants or volunteers, depending on
the needs and/or budget of the client.
· Third, the HDR team members possess not only the expertise to meet all the requirements of the
management plan, but all have previous experience with other management plans. I, David Sumpter,
proposed project manager, have served as project manager on all five.
We recognize that applicants may be hesitant to fund the development of a management plan for lands in the
event that the purchase does not occur. Consequently, it has been HDR's practice to assume full responsibility for
obtaining FCT approval, and we will continue to do so for your land acquisition efforts.
We encourage you to carefully review the enclosed materials. We're confident we can assist you in your efforts
and appreciate your consideration.
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Section 1 IIDR Qualifications
Section 2 Similar Project Descriptions
Section 3 Environmental Proficiency
Section 4 Staffing Plan
Organizational Chart
Resumes
Section 5 Other Appropriate Data
Certificate of Liability Insurance
Statement of Litigation
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HDR QUALIFICATIONS
HDR has completed five Florida Communities Trust (FCT)
management plans within west central Florida. All were
approved by the FCf within the applicant's allotted time frame.
In 1993 at the request of Hillsborough County, HDR agreed to
develop management plans for Phase I and Phase II of the
Cypress Creek Preserve (5,000 acres). As with Camp Soule, the
plan had to meet all the requirements of the FCT. We were "so1e-
sourced" because of our intimate knowledge of the County's
wildlife resources, management objectives, and policies. At that
time, no management plans had formally been approved by FCT.
HDR completed the Cypress Creek Management Plan in five
months. It was one of the first approved by FCT and the largest.
Since then, Hillsborough County has hired HDR to develop
management plans for all properties approved for joint funding
by FCT. To date, HDR has successfully completed three.
Additionally, through Hillsborough County and FCT referrals,
HDR has developed FCT management plans for Hernando
County (Cypress Lakes Preserve) and the City of Tampa (Cypress
Point Restoration Park). All were approved. On the referral of
FCT, we also developed a conceptual plan for the Winter Park
Greenspace application.
The focus of these projects has ranged from minor restoration,
intensive monitoring, and burn management (Cypress Creek
Preserve) to intensive restoration (Cypress St. Restoration Park
and Apollo Beach Park) to urban restoration and public education
(Winter Park Greenspace). The projects ranged in size from the
5,OOO-plus acre Cypress Creek Preserve to the 58 acre Apollo
Beach Park.
All of the above-mentioned projects are described in Section 2.
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Listed below are Management Plans projects that HDR has
completed in the past three years or has currently under contract
with references listed for each project,
. Cypress Creek Management Plan
Hillsborough County, FL
Approved by FCT: July 1994
HDR was contracted to develop two Environmental Land
Management Plan for Cypress Creek (Phase I and II}-
collectively a 5,OOO-acre property approved by the
Hillsborough County Commission for purchase under
their Environmental Land Acquisition Purchase Plan. The
Plan was written following Florida Communities Trust
guidelines. The Plan included floral and faunal surveys,
bum plan, recreational opportunities, site security, and
cost analysis.
Contact: Mr. Kurt Gremley
Hillsborough County Project Manager
Hillsborough County Real Estate Department
P.O. Box 1110
Tampa, FL 33601
813/272-5810
. Cypress Lakes Management Plan
Hernando County, FL
Approved by FCT: October 1994
HDR was hired to develop a Management Plan for the
property known as "Cypress Lakes", a 322-acre parcel of
forested land adjacent to the Withlacoochee River. The
purpose of the project is to "protect an ecologically-diverse
mosaic of natural plant communities adjacent to the
Withlacoochee River, through the application of manage-
ment strategies that integrate the restoration, enhance-'
ment, and maintenance of the Preserve's natural biological
diversity with compatible passive recreation". The
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Management Plan had to meet Florida Communities Trust
Guidelines for the development of a Management Plan, as
well as address some site-specific conditions. Successful
completion of the Management Plan resulted in the pro-
curement of matching funding from the Trust earmarked
for site purchase. Since completion of the Management
Plan, baseline wildlife surveys (fal11995 and summer 1996)
have been conducted that may be used as a gauge to assess
the success of various Management Plan strategies.
Contact: Ms. Lizanne Garcia
Hernando County Project Manager
Hernando County Planning Department
20 North Main St., Room 262
Brooksville, FL 34601
352/754-4057
. Flynn Lake Preserve
Hillsborough County, FL
Approved by FCT: August 1996
HDR was contracted to develop a Management Plan for a
160-acre parcel acquired by the County with
Environmental Land Acquisition Protection Program
funding. Purchase was to be partially reimbursed by the
Florida Communities Trust upon completion of the Plan.
The Plan included site description, enhancement strategies,
burn plan, prioritization of management tasks, and
incorporation of compatible recreational elements.
Contact: Mr. Kurt Gremley
Hillsborough County Project Manager
Hillsborough County Real Estate Department
P.O. Box 1110
Tampa, FL 33601
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. Cypress Street Restoration Park
City of Tampa, FL
Approved by FCT: September 1996
On a grant from the Department of Environmental
Protection, HDR was contracted to develop a Management
Plan that will ensure the phased restoration of a 55-acre
parcel located on Tampa Bay. The Management Plan
addressed the restoration of degraded habitat to a
combination of natural wetland and upland habitats. The
Plan also addressed the proposed passive recreational
uses, provide detailed site designs, and construction
logistics. The ultimate goal is to develop a recreational
facility that is compatible with native plant communities
that function naturally.
Contact: Mr. James Valentine
City of Tampa Project Manager
City of Tampa Parks Department
7525 North Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33604
813/931-2628
. Apollo Beach Park
Hillsborough County, FL
Approved by FCT: August 1996
HDR was contracted to develop a Management Plan for a
50-plus acre parcel on Tampa Bay to be jointly purchased
by the FCT and the County. The Plan included floral and
faunal surveys, a detailed wetland restoration (designed
with the objective of increasing manatee habitat), and the
development of compatible recreational activities.
Contact: Mr. Kurt Gremley
Hillsborough County Project Manager
Hillsborough County Real Estate Department
P.O. Box 1110
Tampa, FL 33601
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. Winter Park Greenspace Conceptual Management Plan
City of Winter Park, FL
Approved by Client: January 1996
To obtain a higher ranking from the Florida Communities
Trust, Winter Park hired HDR to develop an enhancement
strategy for the publicly-owned golf course. HDR charac-
terized existing conditions (Le., soils, irrigation, current
land use), and developed natural plant community
planting schemes that were indigenous to the region and
adapted to site-specific characteristics. This restoration will
be enhanced with the intrcxiuction of nest boxes for species
that prefer future onsite conditions. Coordination with the
local Audubon Society ensured appropriate monitoring of
the enhancement's success.
Contact: Mr. Jay Marlles
Winter Park Project Manager
City of Winter Park
401 Park Avenue South
Winter Park, FL 32789-4386
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROFICIENCY
. Environmental Education Program
Establishing an environmental education program is a
standard requirement of all Fcr management plans. The
Fcr requires the entity to commit to a combination of
passive education (interpretive literature and signage) and
guided tours showcasing various points of interest on the
property's natural history, such as bird life, restoration
methods, and plant identification. HDR has fulfilled this
requirement for other Management Plans by coordinating
with the applicant and local conservation advocates (i.e.,
Clearwater Audubon, Native Plant Society) to develop a
program tailored to provide maximum educational benefit
without over extending the applicant's (or the regions)
available resources.
. Vegetative Community Surveys
HDR's staff includes 12 environmental scientists. All of
these environmental scientists have conducted numerous
quantitative and qualitative vegetative community sur-
veys. HDR has collectively identified, delineated, and
characterized vegetative communities for six management
plans, as well as literally hundreds of other projects.
Classification systems used include the National Wetlands
Inventory (NWI) System, Florida Land Use and Cover
Forms Classification System (FLUCCS or FLUCFCS), the
Soil Conservation Service (SCS) Classification System, the
Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) System, and the
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission's (GFC)
Habitat Classification System.
. Wildlife Surveys
David Sumpter, HDR's proposed Project Manager, is a
wildlife biologist with 14 years of experience designing
and conducting wildlife surveys using techniques ranging
from electroshocking-fish to radiotelemetry (black bear).
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In Pinellas County, Mr. Sumpter designed and conducted
the baseline wildlife surveys for the Brooker Creek
Preserve which included herpetofaunal (reptile and
amphibian) trapping, small mammal trapping, and bird
surveys (audially and visually). Additionally, he has
conducted the wildlife surveys for all of HDR's FCT-
approved management plans as well as over 100 other
projects.
. Bum Management
HDR has two environmental scientists that are certified in
Prescribed Burning (Division of Forestry). These scientists
have successfully developed bum management plans for
the Brooker Creek Preserve, Cypress Creek Preserve,
Cypress Lakes Preserve, and Flynn Lake Preserve.
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51 AFFING PLAN
Pertinent information on key HDR team staff is provided below.
The descriptions include each individual's education and experi-
ence, particularly relating to the preparation of FCr Management
Plans and the extent and timeliness of his/her availability. At the
end of this section is the organizational chart followed by full
resumes of the HDR team for this important project.
. David Sumpter, M.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Biology)
Project Manager
Mr. Sumpter has managed all FCr Management Plans for
HDR, as well as the Winter Park Greenspace Project and
the Brooker Creek Preserve wildlife surveys and burn
management plan. He has 14 years of experience as a
wildlife/wetlands biologist with special emphasis on
ecological management plans, habitat restoration, and
wildlife monitoring. Mr. Sumpter is certified by the
Division of Forestry in prescribed burning. Development
of ecological management plans is his top priority with
HDR.
Availability: October 1996 - January 1997 - 50 -75%
. Barry Wharton, M.S. Anthropology/Archaeology
Presettlement Environment and Bum Management
Mr. Wharton has over 20 years of experience as an
environmental scientist/ archaeologist. He is one of the
region's leading authorities on presettlement environ-
ments. Rounding out his skills, Mr. Wharton has led
HDR's development of Geographic Information System
(GIS) technology for use on environmental assessments
and land management plans. Mr. Wharton developed the
cultural resources section for all of HDR's Fer
Management Plans and has provided data support with
GIS. He has also completed the Division of Forestry's
Prescribed Burn Certification Program.
Availability: October 1996 - January 1997 - 25% - 50%
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Environmental Education
Ms. Davis has 15 years of experience as an environmental
scientist with special emphasis in vegetative monitoring,
restoration, and environmental education. She developed
the vegetative restoration plan for Cypress Street
Restoration Park and Apollo Beach Park. She also de-
veloped the enhancement strategy and environmental
education format for the Winter Park Greenspace Project.
Availability: October 1996 - January 1997 - 25% - 50%
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Project Manager
Mr. Sumpter has 12 years of experience as a Wetland Specialist and Wildlife
Biologist. This has included wildlife inventories. monitoring, and wetland
boundary delineations using various state and federal regulatory criteria. He has
conducted wildlife surveys using several tools and methods including electro-
shocking (fish), radiotelemetry (black bear), small mammal trapping, and mark
and recapture studies (reptiles and amphibians). He has also worked as a photo
interpreter in 14 states on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NWI project.
Representative project experience includes:
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M.S.I/990/Fisheries and
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B.A.I/982/Biology
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Wildlife Certified
. Certified in Prescribed Fire
Training (DOF Certificate
No. 932294)
. Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Management Plans. Project Manager
for the development of all FfC Management Plans. To date. this has
included Cypress Creek Preserve (approved July 1994), Cypress Lakes
Preserve (approved October 1994), Aynn Lake Preserve (approved August
1996, Apollo Beach Park (approved August 1996), and Cypress St. Preserve
(approved August 1996). Each Plan describes the existing physical and
biological setting and identifies: (I) restoration enhancement and ecological
management strategies, (2) park preserve infrastructure developments and maintenance and management
responsibilities, (3) funding sources, (4) compatible recreational land uses, and (5) environmental education
opportunities. Each Plan was structured to meet the special requirements particular to the site. as set forth by the FCT
in the Conceptual Approval Agreement.
. Winter Park Greenspace Project. Project Manager hired by Winter Park to develop an enhancement strategy for the
publicly-owned golf course with the intent of increasing the property's FCT ranking. Responsibilities included
characterizing existing conditions (Le., soils, irrigation, and current land use) and development of natural plant
community planting schemes that were indigenous to the region and adapted to site-specific characteristics. This
restoration will be enhanced with the introduction of next boxes for species that prefer future on-site conditions.
Coordination with the local Audubon Society ensured appropriate monitoring of the enhancement's success.
. Cypress Bridge Wellfield. Project Manager for ecological monitoring of the Cypress Bridge Wellfield.
Responsibilities include conducting bi-monthly hydrologic and flora/faunal monitoring of the 35 wetlands on the
Cypress Bridge Wellfield for the West Coast Regional Wellfield Authority.
. Cypress Lakes Preserve. Conducted wildlife surveys for Cypress Lakes Preserve. As a condition of the Management
Plan, conducted intensive baseline wildlife surveys with an emphasis on listed species utilization. Survey techniques
included the use of drift fences (to trap herpetofauna), small mammal traps, bi-monthly avian auditory and visual
surveys, the use of sonar equipment to identify bat species, aquatic traps (herpetofauna), and identification of all signs
(i.e., scat, tracks. egg fragments, etc.).
. Hillsborough County Wildlife Habitat Protection Ordinance. Project Manager for County contract to provide
technical assistance in the preparation of the proposed Hillsborough County Wildlife Habitat Protection Ordinance.
This involved compiling the best available life history information on all listed species that occur in Hillsborough
County and developing guidelines that would contribute to the security of viable populations in the County. For his
efforts on the Ordinance, Mr. Sumpter received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Tampa Bay Regional
Planning Council in the Environmental Category.
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. Bird Census of Marsh and Riparian Habitats. Bird census of marsh and riparian habitats using the variable circular
plot method for estimating bird numbers for the purposes of establishing species/habitat relationships. Research
conducted under the supervision of University of Massachusetts (MA) Wildlife Management department for Masters
Thesis.
. Herpetological Study of Pioneering Species in Xeric Habitat. Post graduate assistance on herpetological study of
pioneering species in xeric habitat in Central florida. Mark and recapture study under the supervision of Dr. Henry
Mushinsky.
. Stormwater Retention Plan, High Point, North Carolina. Evaluated wetland issues related to comprehensive
municipal stormwater retention plan for High Point, North Carolina
. Coddle Creek Reservoir, North Carolina. Developed quantitative methodologies for surveying terrestrial vertebrate
populations to assess the effects of the Coddle Creek Reservoir (NC) on adjacent hardwood communities, and
conducted qualitative inventories.
. SR 54, Pasco County, Florida. Wetland resource evaluation for SR 54 alternative alignments in Pasco County,
. Black Bear Tracking in Western Massachusetts. Tracked Black Bear in westem Massachusetts using radiotelemetry;
ongoing project out of the University of Massachusetts for the purpose of determining bear habitat, range and
distribution.
. Quaker Ridge Country Club and Community, Glens Falls, New York. Environmental analysis of impacts to
wetland and wildlife on the proposed 8oo-acre Robert Trent Jones PGA "Quaker Ridge Country Club and
Community", proposed in Glens Falls, New York, and the 250-acre Reese Jones PGA "Pleasant Valley Golf Course",
in Sutton, Massachusetts.
. New Orleans International Airport Extension. Collaboration on Environmental Impact Statement for the New
Orleans International Airport Extension (in preparation) involving wetland and wildlife habitat data collection and
alternatives review. Wetland and wildlife habitat evaluations for a variety of projects including residential, industrial,
recreational, and municipal development in the states of Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire,
Vermont and Maine.
. U.S.F. W.s. National Wetland Inventory. Identified wetlands using aerial photography. Collateral data included field
ground truthing, SCS soil surveys and NOAA weather data Wetlands classified according to dominant vegetative strata
and water regime. Field work with Fish and Wildlife representatives in the states of Florida, Virginia, West Virginia,
Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico and Texas.
Current Professional Affiliations:
. Chairman, Tampa Audubon Conservation Committee
. Vice-Chairman, Hillsborough River Greenways Task Force
. Member of Hillsborough Co. Environmental Land Acquisition and Protection Program Site Selection Committee
. On the Environmental Science Advisory Board of St. Leo College
. Florida Academy of Science Board Member
A list of publications and reports may be provided upon request.
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Presettlement Environment and Burn Management
Mr. Wharton is a senior environmental scientist who currently serves as staff
scientist, GIS analyst, cultural resource specialist, and DRI review specialist. An
expert on natural and historical resources of west-central Horida, Mr. Wharton
serves on numerous advisory boards and commissions pertaining to
environmental and historic preservation issues.
Basis for Team Selection
M.A.!1979/Anthropology &
Archaeology
B.A.! 1976/ Anthropology
Mr. Wharton has 20 years of experience in environmental and historical
resource assessments. He is proficient in historical ecological and land use
analyses. He has performed numerous historically-oriented studies. including
pre-settlement (early-19th century) environmentaVecological reconstructions
and land use histories. He is uniquely experienced in quantitative ecological
applications using original public lands survey data. Mr. Wharton also has a
background in environmental impact assessments, natural resource planning and
management, photo-interpretation, and geographical information systems (GIS)
analysis. Representative project experience includes:
. 20 Years Experience in
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Resource Assessments, DRI
reviews
. Experienced in Historical,
Ecological and Land Use
Analyses, and GIS Analysis
. Completed the Division of
Forestry's Prescribed Burn
Certification Program
. Presettlement Forest Cover of the Green Swamp Area of Central
Florida (for Southwest Florida Water Management District), Served as
sole investigator. Study reconstructed 1840's forest cover types for this
hydrologically significant region, drawing principally from original public
land survey field notes and township plat maps.
. Miscellaneous Presettlement Lake Stage Investigations, Served as sole investigator. Studies involved estimation
of predevelopment lake stages for several west-central Florida lakes, including a portion of the Tsala Apopka Chain
of Lakes (for Southwest Florida Water Management District).
. Presettlement Environments of the Lower Myakka River. Served as sole investigator. Study examined
presettlement vegetation and the freshwater/estuarine hydrologic boundary along the Lower Myakka River Corridor
in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties (for Mote Marine Laboratories).
. Hillsborough County's Upland Wildlife Habitat Protection Ordinance. Served as natural lands management
specialist Prepared upland habitat management guidelines (Appendix B of the Ordinance) and miscellaneous GIS data
acquisition and conversion services.
. Districtwide PD&E Support, Florida Department of Transportation - District m. Serving as Environmental
Scientist. This ongoing project entails preparation of Programmatic Categorical Exclusion environmental
documentation (listed species, wetlands, land use, cultural resources, Section 4(f) lands. floodplainstnoodways. etc,)
in support of proposed minor roadway improvement projects throughout the Florida panhandle.
. Interstate 10/ Interstate 65 Corridor Study for Florida Department of Transportation and Alabama Highway
Department Performed quantitative impact assessments of alternative alignments on natural and cultural resources,
satellite imagery conversion and processing, and map production (as GIS analyst, cartographic specialist, environmental
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. The Lake TohopekaligaJEast Lake Tohopekaliga Surface Water Improvement and Management Plan, South
Florida Water Management District Served as principal investigator. GIS analyst, and cartographer. Study
involved collection and analysis of information on the wetlands, wildlife habitat. water quality. point and non-point
source pollution problems. and restoration/enhancement initiatives in a 500 square mile study area. and the
identification of waterbodies warranting preservation or restoration.
. Palm River Environmental Assessment, Hillsborough County, Florida. Project manager and environmental
scientist This project entailed inventorying existing information on the Palm River. a coastal stream that empties into
the northeastern portion of Tampa Bay. Data collection focused on the historical changes in the Palm River basin.
water quality. sediment chemistry, habitat quality, wildlife utilization, flow characteristics. channel profile and cross-
sections, and operations protocol for water control structure/salinity barrier (S-160) at the head of the stream's tidal
reach. Primary influences on the Palm River, as well as candidate habitat restoration sites, were identified.
. Cypress Bridge Well Field and Vicinity, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties. Served as assistant project scientist
and cartographer. Provided land use mapping and historical investigations.
. Environmental Assessment of the Walton Tract, Sarasota County. Served as principal investigator with
responsibilities which included pre-development reconstruction for the proposed county landfill site.
. Osceola County Comprehensive Plan revision. Project manager and principal investigator for the assessment of
wetland and surface water resources. air quality, and future water supply.
. Hernando County Comprehensive Plan Revision. Served as natural resource planner. Developed conservation
element goals, objectives and policies.
. Historical-Ecological Study of the Big Hammock Region - a technical support document for Hernando
County Comprehensive Plan's Conservation Element Served as principal investigator.
Professional
Associations
Aorida Academy of Sciences
Aorida Anthropological Society
Aorida Humanities Council
Aorida Historical Society
Publications
and Reports
Mr. Wharton is the author of over 50 scientific and technical reports in the environmental sciences,
including environmental impact assessments, environmental histories. pre-development ecological
studies, and cultural resource assessments. A list is available upon request.
Professional
Appointments
Historic Resources Review Board of Hillsborough County (1994 - 1996)
Historic TampaIHillsborough County Preservation Board (1995-1999)
Aorida Academy of Sciences Executive Council (1994-1996)
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Environmental Education
Ms. Davis has 15 years of experience as an environmental scientist with expertise
in outdoor water conservation and plant ecology. She is certified in Water Quality
Impact Evaluation (WQIE). Her experience includes project management on
landscape water audit and water conservation projects, project development and
environmental studies (PD&E), mitigation monitoring and maintenance, wetland
delineation, wildlife surveying, and various landscape water audit and water
conservation projects. She has prepared over 50 Programmatic CEX packages.
Pertinent experience includes:
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M.5./1987/Agriculture Extension
Education
8.5./1986/Horticulture
8.5./1971fZoology
. Preparation of Approximately
50 Programmatic CEX
packages
. Certified through FOOT
WQIE Training Course
. Wet II Modeling Experience
. Winter Park Greenspace ProjecL Developed vegetative enhancement
strategy and environmental education format
. Cypress Street Restoration Park. Developed vegetative restoration plan.
. Environmental Analysis and Permit Coordination. Conducted
Environmental Assessments and Wetland Delineation for five PD&E projects
in District 3 in the past four years including SR 85, SR 77. Bailey Bridge, I-IOIl-65 and U.S. 98. These efforts included
evaluation of wetland functions as related to wildlife utilization, hydroperiods and vegetative diversity.
. Wetland Mitigation Monitoring, Florida Department of Transportation, District 7. Currently involved in more
. than a dozen wetland mitigation site monitoring studies for FOOT, District 7. This includes quarterly/semi-annual
wetland monitoring reports to environmental permitting agencies for mitigation of impacted wetlands.
. City of Tampa Landscape Water Audit and Improvement Program. Project Manager for pilot water audit
program involving 25 volunteer commercial properties using City water. Determined irrigation efficiency and
recommended landscaped irrigation improvements.
. Water Conservation at Palm Lake Village. Project manager for an indoor/outdoor water conservation study based
on water use before and after installation of water-conserving plumbing and xeriscape landscaping.
. Wetland Evaluation Technique (Wet m Modeling. (U.S, Army Corps of Engineers).
. Hillsborough County Wildlife Habitat Protection Ordinance. Provided technical assistance in the area of threatened
and endangered flora for the proposed HiIlsborough County Wildlife Habitat Protection Ordinance. Provided preferred
habitat/reproductive characteristics and protection guidelines for listed plant species.
. Gopher Tortoise Survey, Hillsborough County, Florida. Conducted gopher tortoise survey for Linebaugh Avenue
improvement.
. DRI Reviews for Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Provided technical support for three DRI Reviews
involving water conservation/water use issues and endemic vegetation.
. 1-10 to 1-65 Corridor Study, Florida and Alabama Department of Transportation. Assisted in Pre-Draft
Environmental Impact Statement coordination for the 1-10 to 1-65 Corridor Study in northwest Rorida and southern
Alabama. This included identification, analysis and classification of wetland systems utilizing Landsat imaging.
. Highlands County Tree Ordinance Committee. Member of appointed committee providing technical assistance in
developing a model tree/landscape ordinance including a section dealing with protection of environmentally-sensitive
wetlands and upland scrub.
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. Wetland Mitigation Design, Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Designed six acres of mitigation for impacts
involved with widening of Linebaugh Avenue, in Hillsborough County. Project included forested and emergent
polustrine sites and included creation, enhancement, restoration and preservation aspects.
. Osceola/Okeelanta Wood Fuel Studies. Studied the feasibility of use of exotic nuisance species for fuel in south
Ronda. Additionally, studied feasibility of Euca1yptus silviculture for agriculture wastewater treatment and harvesting
for fuel source.
. Native plant landscaping associated with roadwaylbridge improvement projects utilizing Xeriscape Landscaping and
Environmental Landscape Management (various clients).
. Development of upland vegetation restoration and enhancement plans, including Cypress Point and Winter Park Golf
Course (various clients).
Professional
Associations
Xeriscape Florida Steering Committee
National Xeriscape Council. Inc.
Florida Water Wise Council
Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals
Florida Association of Environmental Professionals
Publications
Bi-weekly newspaper article "Extension Topics:
(Lake Placid Journal. Sebrin~ News. Avon Park Sun).
Articles of Senior Scene Ma~azine and Farm Ma~azine,
Bi-monthly commercial horticulture newsletter and homeowner newsletter.
Monthly Master Gardener newsletter.
"Landscaping Water Audits Encourage Outdoor Water Conservation",
Public Works Ma~azine, August 1994.
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CADD Technical Support
Mr. Solie is an experienced CADD technician with 12 years of drafting and
design experience. He is proficient in the use of several CADD software
programs such as 3-D CADD, including AutoCAD R13, Intergraph MicroStation
95. and DCA. Eric is also experienced in the use of ESRfs ArcCAD software, an
ARCIINFO-compatible GIS program which operates within an AutoCAD
environment. Mr. Solie has worked on numerous projects involving data
automation, data conversion, GIS coverage file preparation, and map composition
and plotting. Drainage, utilities, plan and profile, structures cross sections.
signalization, signing and marking quantities, PD&E, 3D modeling, and
presentations digitizing. He is also experienced in data conversions between
.DWG, .DXF, .DGN. ARClINFO EXPORT, ASCn, TIFF, HMR, and EPS file
formats.
Select project experience includes:
· Design and drafting for Cypress Creek environmental mitigation.
· Design and drafting for Aliens Creek environmental mitigation.
· Design and drafting for Apollo Beach environmental mitigation.
· Design and drafting for US 98 PD&E Study.
· Design and drafting for Memorial Causeway PD&E Study.
· Design and drafting for South Rorida Rail Corridor.
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Drafting Technology
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Drafting & Design
· GIS Experience
. AutoCAD R 13
. MicroStation 95
. Descartes
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· Design and drafting for 1-4 Reconstruction Design, Hillsborough County, Rorida.
· Design and drafting for Linebaugh Ave. Widening and Resurfacing, Hillsborough County, Rorida.
· Design and drafting for Boca Ciega Park, Pinellas County, Rorida
· Design and drafting for Tillman Ridge Landfill, 5t. Johns County, Rorida.
· Drafting for Toytown Landfill, Pinellas County, Rorida
· Design and drafting of civil, mechanical and architectural/plans for Bridgeway Acres Sanitary Landfill and I~ r..llll ~e
Recovery Facility, Pinellas County, Rorida
· Drafting for Edison Bridge, Ft Myers, Rorida
· Design and drafting for Pinellas County Solid Waste Facility.
· Design and drafting for 1-1011-65 Corridor Study
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SECTION 5
OTHER ApPROPRIATE DATA
. Professional Liability Insurance
HDR maintains adequate professional1iability insurance
coverage to meet the City's requirements. A copy of HDR's
Certificate of Insurance is on the following page.
. Acknowledgment of Requirements of the RFQ
HDR acknowledges that we have read and concur to the
requirements listed in the project's RFQ. A notarized
statement to this effect is provided at the end of this section.
. Legal Name
HDR Engineering, Inc. is a State of Nebraska corporation
licensed to do professional engineering services in the State
of Florida. Names of Officers are as follows:
Richard Bell, President
William H. Wadsworth, Sr. Vice President
Louis Pachman, Secretary
Wendy Lacy, Treasurer
James Suttle, Director
Elwin Larson, Director
HDR's corporate headquarters in Nebraska is located at
8404 Indian Hills Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68114,
telephone 402/399-1000.
Tampa Bay's HDR office is located at 5100 West Kennedy
Boulevard, Suite 300, Tampa, Florida 33609, telephone
813/287-1960.
. Statement of Litigation
Due to HDR's extensive national presence in the consulting
engineering industry, we have been named in lawsuits and
litigation. None of these lawsuits will affect HDR's ability
to perform on this assignment for the City of Clearwater.
U additional information is desired, please contact Mr.
William H. Wadsworth, Senior Vice President, at 813/287-
1960.
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ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
Alexander & Alexander Inc,
1 21 20 Shamrock Plaza
POBox 3388
Omaha NE 68103-0388
COMPANY
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AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY
HDR Engineering. Inc.
8404 Indian Hills Drive
Omaha. NE 68114-4049
COMPANY
B ZURICH INSURANCE CO
COMPANY
C HARTFORD FIRE INS CO
COMPANY
D CONTINENTAL CASUAL TV CO
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT. TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS.
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
TYPE OF INSURANCE POUCY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION UMITS
DATE IMMIDDIYYI DATE IMMIDDIYYI
GENERAL lIABILITY CP0802204402 06/01/1996 06/0111997 GENERAL AGGREGATE
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABilITY PRODUCTS. COMPIOP AGG .
CLAIMS MADE 0 OCCUR PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
OWNER'S & CONTRACTOR'S PROT EACH OCCURRENCE
FIRE DAMAGE (Any on. Iirel
MED EXP (Anyone person)
AUTOMOBilE LIABIlITY BAP802204502 06/01/1996 06/0111997
X TAP802460702 06/01/1996 06/01/1997 COMBINED SINGlE LIMIT
ANY AUTO
All OWNED AUTOS BODilY INJURY
SCHEDULfD AUTOS II'., personl
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PROPERTY DAMAGE
~ GARAGE UABllITY AUTO ONLY. EA ACCIDENT .
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONlY:
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AGGREGATE .
EACH OCCURRENCE
UMBREllA FORM AGGREGATE
OTHER THAN UMBRELlA FORM
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND 91WBRMX9750 06/01/1996 06/01/1997 X
EMPLOYERS' UABlUTY El EACH ACCIOENT
THE PROPR1ETORl X INCl El OISEASE . POLICY LIMIT
PARTNERSlEXECUTIVE
OFFICERS ARE: EXCl El OISEASE . EA EMPlOYEE
Architects & Englnee,. PlNl13978408 09/01/1996 09/01/1997 Per Calm $
Professional Uability Aggregate $
DESCRIPTION OF OPERA TIONSIlOCA TIONSNEHIClESISPECIAllTEMS
Insurer's Florida ID No. 751221488
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accurate copy. exPIRATION DATE THEREOF. THE ISSUING COMPANY WllllNC(.1('R)R(O MAil
. 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE C. ERTIFICATE HOl. DER NAMED TO THE LEFT.
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State of Florida
I, William H. Wadsworth, Senior Vice President, of HDR Engineering, Inc,
hereby acknowledge that I have read and concur to the requirements listed in
the City of Clearwater's Request for Qualifications for the Management Plan
for Camp Soule (Florida Community Trust Project No. 95-023-P56).
Signed this 13th day of September, 1996,
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William H. Wadsworth, Senior Vice President
HDR Engineering, Inc.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of September, 1996.
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CA~PSOULERESOVKCK.MANAGiMINTPLAN
Tuk Detcriptlou
Ph... I: Thif tuk incladc. aI. pteJiminl1) ~ '-"Ullmion inc:J\ldina: (1) CjOf1lpUaUun ofrolcvlDt
blfnrmatiOD &om the City, FCT, the Florlda Natura. Are.. .nv~otor), (2) wurdinl&1iun witb aI.
key stakeholden inc1udllll ~ City, 80y Scouts. and agcnciel (Florida Oame and Frah Water
FiIh ColJ'lmialoo. Florida Division or Forestry, Southwelt Flori. Water Ma4&lc~t Di.tnct).
and (3) all field reeronnai..~c nee...ary to compJctc park IMnlllIJcmCht task write \lp~,
ecololic:al deKriptioDS. all map preparation. awl ard1l1tOlogy.
o./IVfraIJlu: Brief Interim report of pragrelS thai documentll cmnpletion of 1\11 IUlt bI.k. as
deac:ribed above,
Ph._. 2: This ta4 iovolves devclopinglhe first draft oftlw management plan and all ~pportina
lnfamaauon 1bat will be praalICd in tbe appenclces. The doc:umented will be developed and
reviewed in.house and all maps, fipo,. IDd tables will be developed,
Dell"'rables: First Draft of Manasement Plan.
PIt... 3: Upon re\'iew of the first draft of the management p~ by the boy KOUlS and the City,
the manalcment pmn >>1W1 ~ reviled to retlcc:t tommenls IIUl submit~ to the FC'r.
De/lVU'Gblu: Second Draft ot'M*l1<ment Plan modified u 1* rey;~ ahall be sellt to FCT.
n... 4: Tht final task involvel rNpOncJing to lb, emunents of the FCT end workinl out uy
diaerenc;a with die boy ICOUI8 lad the ('jly. OnQe the Cit)', the boy lCOutt. and tIMe FCT arc
satimed with the ~ Plan. . fiDaJ draft...1I be ~ led submitted to.... PeT
n. project Iball be considered eomplcte upon feciept of a letter from Fet IlltiDg thai the
maoaacmcnt plan i. appro'tOCl.
DfllWlP'Qblu: Approwd PlDal Dra1\ or M~aD.DI Pbut wllettsr of appro\<ll from FCT
If you have allY questlODl, ple.e dOJl't hesitate to call me. I look forwanl to worki"l with you.
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