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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 Contract01YOF SEBA HOME OF PEUCAN ISLAND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Council Meetina Date: December 9, 2020 Agenda Item Title: Notify and Request Ratification of Emergency "Piggyback" for Ground Application Services from Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (SFWMD), using South Florida Water Management District Contract #4600004255, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Recommendation: The Procurement Division, on behalf of the Stormwater Division, provides NOTIFICATION and requests RATIFICATION of Emergency "Piggyback" for Ground Application Services from Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc., using South Florida Water Management District Contract #4600004255, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Background: This emergency approval is in response to Council's directive, given at the Council Meeting held on November 18, 2020, to service Stormwater Conveyance Systems in order to return them back to a healthy and safe maintainable state; as a result of the moratorium placed in November 2019. In accordance to the City's Declaration of Local State of Emergency for COVID-19 (Executive Order 20-51), authority is given to the City Manager to "take whatever prudent actions are necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community." Invasive exotic and nuisance plants threaten the operation and maintenance of Central Florida projects; and the health and stability of the natural ecosystems of our waterways. Plant species with the highest potential for impacting infrastructure and natural areas are best controlled through an integrated management approach using chemical, biological and physical methods. Services provided will include applying herbicides to various types of aquatic, wetland and upland vegetation using ground application equipment and associated supported vehicles. Per the Terms and Conditions set forth in the Original Agreement and the "Piggyback" Agreement, the Contractor will be required to follow the City's IPM Plan for Stormwater Conveyance Systems which is currently being developed, provide a list of proposed chemicals and notify staff prior -to any application of chemicals. Work Orders will be issued by site with estimated expense. To comply with the directive to immediately Contract services to return our waterways to a maintainable state, "piggybacking" the above referenced contract was in the best interest of the City. Multiple SFWMD awarded Contractors were contacted to submit staff qualifications, equipment lists, and schedule availability. The Contractor selected to perform services for the City had immediate availability as well as has extensive experience in providing these services to surrounding public entities. The assigned Project Manager has over 30 years of experience in the field, including experience with St. Johns River. If Agenda Item Requires Exnenditure of Funds: Total Cost: not to exceed $50,000 Funds to Be Utilized for Appropriation: Stormwater Fund Attachments: 1. "Piggyback" Agreement — Executed........................................................................................... 2 2. "Piggyback" Notice......................................................................................................................4 3. Extraordinary Procurement Certificate for Emergency Purchase ............................................... 5 4. Rate Schedule — Negotiated and Awarded by SFWMD............................................................. 6 5. Contract Cover Page.................................................................................................................. 7 6. Documents submitted in Proposal to SFWMD a. References....................................................................................................................8 b. Project Management Strategy for Stormwater Treatment Areas ................................. 13 c. Corporate History / Key Personnel / Equipment List .................................................... 17 Administrative Services Departme Revie * �i A City Attorney Review: Procurement Division R view, 7-applicable. City Manager Authorization: Date: 1_71— % ��v2� 1 of 25 "PIGGYBACK" AGREEMENT Contract 4600004255 GROUND APPLICATION SERVICES South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) This Agreement is entered into by the parties this 3rd da yof 17ECEMt3ER 1. Parties: City of Sebastian, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, (City). and Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (Contractor). 2. Contact Person for City. Kenneth Griffin Public Works Director 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 Phone: 772-228-7056 Erman: kgriffin@cityofsebastian.org 3. Contact Person for Contractor: , 2020. Todd J. Olson Vice President of Business Development 1860 W. 10"' Street Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Phone: 561-719-9488 Email: tolson@avcaquebe.com 4. "Piggyback". City of Sebastian Procurement Ordinance Section 2-10 (c)(2) allows for `piggybacking" of contracts/agreements. Pursuant to this procedure, the City has authority to utilize contracts or master agreements of state, federal or other local governments or other public entities, and there is no need to obtain formal or informal quotes, proposals or bids. The Parties agree that the Contractor has an active contract with South Florida Water Management District, identified as: Ground Application Services, referred to as the "Original Agreement" (Exhibit "A �. S. Terms and Conditions. All terms and conditions set out in the Original Agreement are fully binding on the Parties and are incorporated herein. 6. Fees. All fees for services performed in accordance to the Scope of Services are set out in the Original Agreement, on page 43 of Original Agreement — Rate Schedule. Rates listed are the hourly labor rates. The Contractor shall invoice for City IPM approved herbicides and adjuvants used at the standard industry rate. Proof of herbicide actual cast Is required to be submitted with invoicing. 7. Scope of Work. Refer to pages 21-24 of Original Agreement — III. Scope of Work, for detailed SOW. S. Modification(s) to Original Agreement. Notwithstanding the requirement that the Original Agreement is fully binding on the Parties, the Parties have agreed to modify and add certain technical provisions as applicable to this Agreement between the Contractor and the City, as follows: a. Section 5.1 — Notices: The Contractor agrees that all business will be conducted and all notices and invoices shall be mailed to: City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958. b. Section 6.1 -- Indemnification: The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from any and all third - party personal injury or property damage claims, liabilities, losses or causes of action to the extent arising from Consultant's (i) negligent or unlawful use or occupancy of the property or (ii) use or occupancy of the property in breach of any lease agreement between City and Consultant. NOTE: Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as the City waiving its immunity pursuant to §768.28, of seq., Florida Statutes, or any other sovereign orgovemmental immunity." c. Section 6.2 - Insurance: Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City as an "additional insured". 9. Addition(s) to Original Agreement. a. Follow City's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan for Stormwater Conveyance Systems and , incorporating updates and comply with all laws and regulations required to perform services. b. Provide listing of proposed chemicals to include commercial name, application rates, type of usage along with the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for approval of use prior to beginning the work. c. Must notify City staff prior to any application of chemicals. d. All other provisions in the original contract are fully binding on the Parties and will represent the agreement between the City and Contractor. City of Sebastian, Florida 1 Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. "Piggyback" SFWMD - Contract 4600004255 Ground Application Services Page 1 of 2 2of25 10. Project Manager. Cw Phillip Patnode Stormwater Phone: 772-633-0916 Email: ppatnode@ctyofsebastian.org Contractor: J.D. 'James' Gillenwalters Project Manager Phone:561-261-4592 Email: jgillenwalters@svcaquatic.com 11. Waiver. The delay or failure by City to exercise or enforce any of its rights under this Agreement shall not constitute or be deemed a waiver of City's right thereafter to enforce those rights, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude the City of any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. 12. Severabilfty. If a court deems any provision of the Agreement void or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced only to the extent that it is not in violation of law or is not otherwise unenforceable and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 13. Survival. All express representations, waivers, indemnifications, and limitations of liability included in this Agreement will survive completion or termination of the Agreement for any reason. 14. Authority. Each person signing the Agreement warrants that he or she is duly authorized to do so and to bind the respective party to the Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed, the day and year noted above. AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. BY: Todd J. Olson VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ATTIEST (SEAL): Jm>° fie_ W."Lho � ��t4te Williams, MMC CLERK THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN BY: Paul . Ca rfi e CI MANAGER Approved as to form and legality for reliance by City of stian nly, Man Ari6n.13r., sq.' Gi ATTORNEY City of Sebastian, Florida / Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. "Piggyback" SFWMD - Contract 4600004255 Ground Application Services Page 2 of 2 3of25 MIX PROCUREMENT DIVISION tom_ __ r_00 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 329581 Office: (772) 388-8231 j afraserCacityofsebastian.org ww oF ?EjjcAN NOTICE OF INTENT TO "PIGGYBACK" November 2, 2020 Todd J. Olson Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. 1860 W. 1 dh Street Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Email: tolaen.IL- ayce �ivatic.com SUBJECT: Intent to Piggyback Contract 4600004255 (South Florida Water Management District) GROUND APPLICATION SERVICES Mr. Olson: The City of Sebastian intends to piggyback the above referenced solicitation in accordance to the City's Ordinance Section 2-10 (c)(2). Acceptance of piggybacking guarantees that the same pricing and contract terms will be honored for the purchase of goods/services made while the contract is active; this includes any contract extensions or renewals. Contract Term: October 1, 2020 — SeDtember 30. 2023 Renewal Options: Two (2) - one ( 1) vear renewals Please return this signed Notice by Thursday, December 3, 2020 via email to afraser@cltyofsebastian.org. Should you have any questions, please contact Ann -Marie Fraser, CPPB, MBA — Procurement/Contracts Manager, at (772) 388-6231 or afraser@cityofsebastan.org. We value your association with the City of Sebastian. Sincerely, Ann -Marie Fraser, CPPB, MBA Procurement/Contracts Manager Check one: Yes Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. WILL honor "piggyback" of Contract 4600004255 (South Florida Water Management District). No Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. WILL NOT honor 'piggyback" of Contract 4600004255 (South Florida Water Management District). r � / w 2 3 - Todd J. Olson, VI reside t of Business Development Date vjs�i FOR PROCUREMENT DIVISION USE ONLY Date Notice Returned: 12/03/2020 IFAPPLICABLE - C01 Expiration Date: 04/01/2021 4 of 25 CRYOF HOME Of PELICAN ISLAND EXTRAORDINARY PROCUREMENT CERTIFICATE An Extraordinary Procurement Certificate is required whenever there is intent to have an exception made for an Emergency, Single Source or Sole Source purchase, below $15,000. Should the intended purchase not conform to at least one of the definitions below, refer to Threshold Requirements to determine the process for the purchase. An Emergency purchase is defined as an unexpected turn of events that causes immediate danger to public health, safety and public property; or an interruption of essential governmental services or City operations. A Single Source purchase is defined as the purchase of required good/service from one source because of City standardization, warranty or other distinctive factors (provide details). A Sole Source purchase is defined as having only one practical source for the purchase of the required good/service (attach Sole Source Letterfrom vendor or manufacturer). Fully completed Certificates are subject to review and approval by the Procurement/Contracts Manager and City Manager. DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2020 TO: Ann -Marie Fraser, CPPB, MBA DEPARTMENT HEAD: KENNETH GRIFFIN / PHILLIP PATNODE DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS - STORMWATER DIVISION TYPE OF PURCHASE: ElEmergency Single Source Sole Source PROPOSED VENDOR: AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. ITEMS OR SERVICES "PIGGYBACK" SFWMD CONTRACT 4600004255 REQUIRED: GROUND APPLICATION SERVICES JUSTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTION TO NORMAL PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE: IN RESPONSE TO COUNCIL'S DIRECTIVE, GIVEN AT THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 11/1812020, TO SERVICE STORMWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO RETURN THEM BACK TO A HEALTHY AND SAFE MAINTAINABLE STATE; AS A RESULT OF THE MORATORIUM PLACED IN 11/2019. CITY MANAGER HAS AUTHORITY UNDER CITY'S DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR COVID-19 TO CARRY OUT THIS EMERGENCY PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. ------------------CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY/NECESSITY----------------- ---- I hereby certify that I have thoroughly reviewed the facts and circumstances ofthis requested purchase and that (1) the Department has an urgent need/emergency for the purchase of the goodsiservices and the emergency is such that a delaythrough the use of normal competitive procurement methods to acquire such good /service+; would not be in the public's best interest and would be detrimental to the City; (2) due to the City's standardization, warranty or other distinctive factors only one sourc- is available or (3) the supplier of the goods/services requested.is the sole source supplier. //Y JL Submitted: �, C, `J Date: t-2— JZ� DepartnrI Hea gnature r Approved: '49ego;,� Date: /a2 ^ ©a- oi0o'1a Ann- Fraser, CPPB, MBA Pro rement/Co/ntr/acts Manager Approved: ! / Date: aul E. Carlisle, City Manager 5of25 �C)LjajiC y-je,4o4iDn EXHIBIT C RATE SCHEDULE Positions Licensed Supervisor Crew Leader/Applicator Laborer Coofrol , Inc . Loaded Hourly Labor Rate $68.50 $63.50 $30.00 Hourly staff rates shall include costs for: average pay rate, benefit costs, lodging and like expenses, insurance, database entry, fuel, equipment (transport trucks, airboats, boat, Swamp Buggy, ATV, Amphibious ATV or similar vehicles, spray and communication equipment, GPS, Communication equipment, smart device (upon implementation of AVATAR unless provided by the District), Back Packs, machetes, mixing and application equipment, spray bottles, and all other safety equipment), and all other components of the hourly rates. Both Supervisor and Crew Leader/Applicator rates include vehicles. All pricing of labor shall exclude sales and use taxes at both the State and Federal levels since the District is exempt from payment of such taxes. • The Contractor shall charge for used herbicides and adjuvants at cost. There will be a two (2) hour charge for lost time due to inclement weather which causes cancellation of a planned workday in the event the Contractor's crew travels to the work site prior the cancellation. On days when the Contractor has initiated work and performs for more than two (2) hours, the Contractor shall charge the District only for actual hours worked. No overtime is allowed. Billing for labor shall begin upon commencement of work (arrival at boat ramp or District gate). Travel time to the initial site shall not be billed. Premium Equipment Type: N/A Cost: N/A • Premium equipment rate does not include supervisor but rather substitutes a premium vehicle for standard vehicle for this additional cost. Page 1 of 1, Exhibit "C" to Contract No. 4600004255 6of25 -0 SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CONTRACT INE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT This number must appear on all Invoices and Correspondence DISTRICT (hereinafter referred to as DISTRICT) HEREBY ENTERS INTO THIS CONTRACT WITH: Contract 4600004255 Naine. Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. Address: 1960 W. 101 Street Riviera Beach, Fl, 33404 Project Manager: Mr. Salvador Medina Telephone No: (561) 845-5525 Email: tolsqn.Ca)avcaauatic.com Hereinafter referred to as: Contractor PROJECT TITLE: GROUND APPLICATION SERVICES PO 950000 SUBMIT INN7010ES TO THE DISTRICT AT; ajDhtyoicena,sfWmd. ' gov Include Utilization Reports with all invoices and a copy to SBEPra)sfwmd.gpv SBE PARTICIPATION: Contractor commits to meet Small Business Enterprise goals to be assigned to Work Orders during the course of the contract; goals shall not exceed 25%. The following Exhibits are attached hereto and made a part of this Contract: Exhibit "A" - General Terms and Conditions Exhibit "G" Unassigned Exhibit "B" - Statement of Work Exhibit "ll" Insurance Requirements Exhibit "C" - Rate Schedule Exhibit "I" Sample Work Order Exhibit "D" - Unassigned Exhibit 'T' Unassigned Exhibit "E" - SBE Participation Schedules Exhibit "K" Unassigned Exhibit"F" - SBE Utilization Report Forms Exhibit "L" Unassigned TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $90.000,000.00 Multi -Year Funding (if Applicable) Fiscal Year: Oct. 1, 2020- Sept. 30, 2021 $18,00000,00* Fiscal Year: Oct. 1,2021 -Sept. 30,2022 $ 18,000,000,00* Fiscal Year: Oct, 1, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2023 $18,000,000,00* *,Subject to District Coverning Board Annual Budget Approval CONTRACT1FERN1. 3 Years RENEWAL OPTIONS: Two One -Year Renewal Options District Project Manager: Ellen Allen Telephone No: (561) 682-6130 Email: edonlan6Psfwmdkov SUBMIT NOTICES TO THF DI&I'RICTAT: South Florida Water Management District Procurement Bureau 3301 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 CONTRACT TYPE: Work Order Fiscal Year: Oct. 1, 2023 - Sept, 30 - 2024 $18.000,000.00* Fiscal Year: Oct. .1, 2024 - Sept, 30- 2025 $ I8,000,000,00* Fiscal Year. EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2020 District Contract Specialist: Sharman Rose Telephone No: (561) 682-2167 E mail7 Lirg�&sA!gpd.,eov St 1111MIT NOTICES TO THE CONTRACTOR AT: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. 1860 W. 1.0'h Street Riviera Beach., Fl, 33404 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized representative hereby executes this Contract on this date, and accepts all Terms and Conditions under which it is issued, AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. Accepted By Signat_u_re_or�hon7ed Representative Title: eQAA_-t— Date: (} � v, 2-c),?- 0 5-6-2016 SOUTH FLORIDA WAT ER MANAGEMENTOISTRICT BY ITS G NI N G Accepted By: revi, Bartlett Executive Director Date: Accepted By: Candida Heater, Director Administrative Services Division SW Date: teliet ei 2 -)20 SFWMD OFFICE Of COUNSEL APPROVED as TO 1,EGAI, FORM: By.Gr'jDate: 9/1512020 SFWMD PRnr.IJREA1EKT APPRO111Er)/3 By: Date: 09/14/2020 7 of 25 TAB B 1 CLIENT REFERENCE FORMS SOLICITATION NO.: RFP 6000001057 A. Prime Respondent Name: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. Client #1- Name of firm to be contacted: Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management Address: 2300 North Jog Road, 4th Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33411-2743 Contact Person: Brenda Hovde Phone Number (561) 233-2487 Project Performance Period: 12/99 to 09/21 Location of Project: Palm Beach County natural areas Approximate Fee for Services: Approximately $4,300,000.00 per year Brief Description of the services performed for this project: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. was contracted by the County ERM to provide exotic vegetation treatment and removal services for their environmental lands program consisting of >30,000 acres. The sites range from spoil islands in the Lake Worth Lagoon to Yamato Scrub to large freshwater wetland/upland systems (Cypress Creek, Pond Cypress) to very large wetland/upland systems (Loxahatchee Slough). Target species included treating and removing guava, climbing fern, moon vine, Australian pine, bowstring hemp, melaleuca, Scaevola, mahoe, downy rose myrtle, and Brazilian pepper. Work includes both initial treatments and regular maintenance events. Treatment methods include foliar, low volume, boom -less broadcast and hack/squirt. There are currently eight, 10-person crews dedicated to this project. In addition to invasive plant control, AVC maintains fence lines around the properties with herbicide vegetation management. Page 68 of 74, RFP 6000001057 SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 34/175 8of25 B. Prime Respondent Name: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. Client #2- Name of firm to be contacted: Martin County Board of County Commissioners Address: 2401 SE Monterrey Rd. Stuart, FL 34996 Contact Person: Mike Yustin Phone Number (772) 341-0816 Project Performance Period: 07/12 to 07/21 Location of Project: Martin County Approximate Fee for Services: Approximately $400,000.00 per year Brief Description of the services performed for this project: Martin County Drainage, Wetland and Upland Maintenance 1. Environmentally Sensitive Lands Program: Invasive Plant Control and Native plant supply/installation. 2. Stormwater Treatment Area Maintenance: Invasive and Aquatic Plant Control. 3. Drainage: Aquatic Plant Control in lakes, ditches and canals. Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. was contracted by the County to provide drainage, wetland and upland maintenance throughout Martin County. The contract has three components; 1. Environmentally Sensitive Lands Program: Invasive Plant Control and Native plant supply/installation. Exotic vegetation treatment and removal services for their environmental lands program consisting of >1,600 acres. Target species included treating and removing guava, climbing fern, moon vine, Australian pine, bowstring hemp, melaleuca, Scaevola, mahoe, downy rose myrtle, climbing fern, and Brazilian pepper. Work includes both initial treatments and regular maintenance events. Treatment methods include foliar, low volume, boomless broadcast and hack/squirt. AVC provided and installed over 55,000 native wetland and upland plants at Kitching Creek restoration area. 2. Stormwater Treatment Area Maintenance: Invasive and Aquatic Plant Control. Manual invasive plant removal and selective low volume herbicide treatments to maintain the functions of an STA for water quality and water capacity. 3. Drainaae: Aquatic Plant Control in lakes, ditches and canals. Aquatic weed control to maintain drainage systems throughout the county. There are currently two, 4-person crews dedicated to this project and two applicators using trucks wl sprayers, ATV's w/ trailers, Argos w/ sprayers, skiffs w/ sprayers and airboats w/ sprayers. Page 69 of 74, RFP 6000001057 SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 35/175 9of25 C. Prime Respondent Name: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. Client #3 - Name of firm to be contacted: City of Port St. Lucie, Public Works Department Address: 450 SW Thornhill Drive Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 Contact Person: John Dunton Phone Number (772) 380-2375 Project Performance Period: 10/10 to 09/21 Location of Project: City of Port St. Lucie, FL Approximate Fee for Services: Approximately $1,428,000 per year Brief Description of the services performed for this project: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. was contracted by the City to provide drainage, wetland and upland maintenance throughout the City of Port St. Lucie. The contract has seven components: 1. Stormwater Treatment Area Maintenance: Invasive and Aquatic Plant Control. Manual invasive plant removal and selective low volume herbicide treatments to maintain the functions of an STA for water quality and water capacity. (5 person crew) 2. Drainage: Aquatic Plant Control in lakes, ditches and canals. Aquatic weed control to maintain drainage systems and greenways throughout the county. (3 applicators) 3. Invasive Plant Control for Brazilian Pepper in the road easements for undeveloped lots. (5 person crew) 4. Invasive Plant Control in sensitive natural areas adjacent the St. Lucie River. Selective low volume herbicide treatments to restore native habitat. (5 person crew) 5. Right of Way mowing and maintenance. (3 person crew) 6. Swale maintenance to ensure proper drainage throughout the east half of the city. There are three crews edging, removing debris from the swale liners and performing minor repairs. AVC staff designed and built specific shovels to improve efficiency and ergonomics for the crews. (3 crews at 8 persons per crew)) 7. AVC implemented and maintains a Bio-Zyme bacteria generator at the 100 acre Peacock Lake. The lake had high phosphorus levels and experienced a blue-green algae bloom requiring an adjacent park to be closed. The Bio-Zyme reduced the phosphorus levels in the lake to sustainable levels. Some of the batches of Bio-Zyme are now being applied to other waterways to reduce tussocks, muck and nutrients. (1 applicator) There are currently 7 crews and 4 applicators using trucks w/ sprayers, ATV's w/ trailers, Argos w/ sprayers, skiffs w/ sprayers, airboats w/ sprayers, mowers, chainsaws and weed -eaters. Page 70 of 74, RFP 6000001057 SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 36/175 10 of 25 D. Prime Respondent Name: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. Client #4 - Name of firm to be contacted: Metric Engineering for the City of Weston Address: 13940 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33186 Contact Person: Ryan St. George Phone Number (305) 235-5098 ext. 104 Project Performance Period: 04/08 to 03/21 Location of Project: City of Weston Approximate Fee for Services: Approximately $500,000 per year Brief Description of the services performed for this project: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. was contracted by the City of Weston to provide exotic vegetation treatment and removal services for their 2,200 acres of mitigation areas. Target species included treating Old World climbing fern (Lygodium), Australian pine, Melaleuca, Primrose willow, Torpedograss, cattails, bishopwood and Brazilian pepper. We also provided selective control of invasive plants within the mitigation lake shelves within the urban areas of the city. In 2018 AVC was awarded a contract to maintain portions of the city waterways to control shoreline, floating, submerged plants and algae. We also pick up floating debris and report issues with the system to the city. Our applicators use UTV's, skiffs with sprayers to work in the city. There are large expanses of littoral zones that require selective herbicide application to controls Torpedo grass within the native vegetation. Metric Engineering provided the contract oversight and inspections on behalf of the City of Weston Page 71 of 74, RFP 6000001057 SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 37/175 11 of 25 E. Prime Respondent Name: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. Client #5 - Name of firm to be contacted: Stantec, Inc. Prime consultant for FDOT District Four Address: 901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 900 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Contact Person: Brook Wolfe Phone Number (305) 445-2900 Project Performance Period: 10/12 to 01/21 Location of Project: FDOT District Four which includes Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach and Broward counties Approximate Fee for Services: Approximately $312,000 per year or approximately $1,250,000 total Brief Description of the services performed for this project: Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (AVC) was subcontracted by Stantec to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials (including herbicides) necessary to treat exotic and nuisance vegetation in over 12 FDOT District Four mitigation areas. To date, the mitigation areas included the Sheridan Street boardwalk, Pond Apple Slough mitigation area and Mapp road created wetland. Target species included Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, lather leaf, melaleuca, mahoe, Sansevieria, lead tree, cattails, torpedo grass, air potato/yam, and primrose. Treatments were conducted from airboat, Argo amphibious vehicle, backpack, hand wicking, and hand removal. Application methods include low volume, foliar and hack/squirt. In addition to the mitigation maintenance, AVC provided mitigation planting services to restore over 25 acres of mangrove habitat and thirty acres of upland buffer. Page 71 of 74, RFP 6000001057 SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 38/175 12 of 25 District feedback and is AVC's proposed model for providing continuing services for this solicitation. 4.3. Storm Water Treatment Areas As also described in the Project Approach, the effort to manage nuisance plants within Storm Water Treatment Areas is primarily concentrated in AVC's northern region under the direction of one Project Manager, Kevin Damaso. Multiple aquatic applicators and planting crews are also dedicated to this region. The STA Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all daily activities with District staff, aquatic applicators, native vegetation planting crews, and terrestrial invasive plant control crews. Aquatic applicators dedicated to STA aquatic plant management are Troy Gillett and Cooper Kendrick. To provide uninterrupted service due to employee vacation or extended sickness, alternate aquatic applicators are in place, Jennifer Roge, John Brown, Tony Castaneda and Kyle Rypma. As may be requested by the District, the collection and planting of native plants will be supervised by Orbelin Palacios and Marlene Salgado. When requested, the aquatic applicators or crews reassigned from AVC's Natural Area team are used to treat unwanted terrestrial vegetation along berms and ROWs. Road vehicles will be outfitted with a GPS tracking unit and each piece of application equipment will be outfitted with unit capable of collecting tracking and spray data. The STA Team is also supported by the Corporate Safety Officer, QC Manager, Sr. Scientist and logistical support team. This chain of command is illustrated in Section 5 and a description of key personnel and workload allocation is provided in Section 7. SBE participation is achieved by Applicators Network supplying chemicals and possibly by Eco Crew supplying labor needed for harvesting and planting. Each aquatic applicator possesses a FDACS Aquatic category and is outfitted with reliable application equipment, smart phone communication, wind meter, DO meter, and GPS navigation necessary to perform all control operations following specifications outlined in the RFP solicitation and this proposal response. All treatment work is conducted in strict accordance with all Federal, state, and local regulations governing the application, transportation, storage, use, and disposal of products used under this contract (including strict adherence to Florida's OrganoAuxin Rule). Target species are known to include water lettuce, water hyacinth, hydrilla, torpedo grass, cattails, Carolina willow, and primrose willow. In addition to these regulations, AVC understands that Success Criteria are the maintenance of un-wanted vegetation at the lowest possible level to allow the growth of desirable aquatic vegetation, to facilitate nutrient removal objectives, to avoid overspray to prevent berm erosion, and to prevent or minimize public complaints and potential health hazards. These criteria are at the District's discretion and AVC will demonstrate flexibility and forethought in addressing changes in strategy. SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 821175 13 of 25 Upon execution of each WO and after obtaining the Project Initiation Form, DPRs, and other documentation, the Work Plan starts with a pre -work meeting with District staff attended by the Project Manager and/or lead applicator. The purpose is to determine work scope and objective, re -affirm administrative procedures, NPDES concerns, safety and accident plans, reporting and correspondence requirements, and other District instructions. The initiation of a systematic treatment for all target species within each identified cell is the next step in the Work Plan, with each application adhering to procedures detailed in this proposal response. It is understood that multiple STAs and cells will be undergoing simultaneous control efforts daily as part of normal operations. Treatment of terrestrial vegetation and the collection and planting of native plants may also be underway simultaneously. AVC understands that it is our responsibility to systematically treat 100% of target plants within the indicated areas and that it is our responsibility to re -treat if it is determined that success criteria have not been satisfied. The typical work day for each aquatic applicator and planting crew is 10 hours and defined as leaving the on -site staging area at 7:00 am and arriving back at the staging area at 5.30 pm. A 30 minute lunch break and two 15 minute breaks are provided during this period. Each aquatic applicator works Monday through Thursday. The four day work week allows effective time lost to weather delays or holidays to be compensated for on Friday. The 10 hour work day allows for more effective time per trip to the work area. The work week for the remainder of AVC administration, management, and staff is five days per week, Monday through Friday. The application of aquatic herbicides is performed by trailering airboats to designated STA cells and applying herbicides directly to target exotic and nuisance species. The fundamental crew consists of one certified applicator with a current, valid FDACS Aquatic license per boat. Each applicator is trained in the proper use of all personal protective gear and will use such gear in accordance with product labeling and in accordance with AVC and District Safety Standards. Due to the remoteness of most STAs, typically (and as the work load allows) two airboats conduct application operations in proximity to one another in order to provide assistance as needed. Each boat is supplied with proper documentation, a limited quantity of herbicides (to minimize the effects in the event of an accident), application equipment, DO meter, wind meter, compass, GPS unit, communications, maps, safety equipment, spare parts, tools, fire extinguishers and other Coast Guard required items. Proper documentation includes SDS sheets, emergency responder contact list, copy of control permit, and vessel documentation. However, outfitting (spray gun, drag hoses, pellet spreader, etc.) varies depending on the target species, site conditions, and herbicides to be applied. A detailed description of AVC airboats is provided in Tab B Section 12 of this response. Target vegetation is treated uniquely depending on the species, age class, and size of infestation by the following methods. As previously stated, in each of the following methods DO degradation and non -target mortality are tightly controlled by a strict adherence to label restrictions (wind speed, concentrations, rates, water use, etc.), SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 83/175 14 of 25 adherence to the District's Risk Management Standards, and the experience of our applicators in regards to target species identification and overspray avoidance. Floating Aquatic Vegetation: Floating vegetation, primarily water lettuce and water hyacinth is spot treated from airboat (with one -person crew) using either the herbicide Reward or 2, 4-D at the District's discretion. However, in pure monocultures of water hyacinth the herbicide 2, 4-D is recommended for use instead of Reward in order to reduce chemical costs. Based on experience, more than one treatment of dense floating stands may be necessary to achieve 95%. Floating, rooted plants such as invasive floating hearts may be treated by Clipper or ProcellaCOR. Submerged Aquatic Vegetation: Submerged vegetation, primarily Hydrilla is treated from airboat either by dragging hoses, injection, or spreading granular herbicides with gas -powered seeders. Hydrilla control may be obtained using several herbicides, including endothall (Aquathol Super K or Hydrothol 191), fluridone (Sonar), Clipper, diquat (Reward), or ProcellaCOR. Emergent Aquatic Vegetation: Native nuisance and exotic species such as cattails, alligator weed, torpedo grass, floating hearts, rotala, Carolina willow, and primrose willow are also targeted within the same work areas. Treatment of these species consists of spot foliar spraying glyphosate, Clearcast, Imazapyr, or triclopyr. Levee Woody and Priority Vegetation: Nuisance woody and priority invasive plants, such as primrose willow, Carolina willow, Brazilian pepper, acacia, Australian pine, and lead tree are controlled by the foliar application of triclopyr carried in water and adjuvants or by basal treatment using 15% triclopyr carried in oil. As work progresses, AVC's Project Manager or lead applicator is in daily communication with District staff and weekly meetings are held between the Project and/or lead applicator and District staff in order to review the previous week's work and plan for the upcoming week as much as possible. This level of communication is a critical component of a successful maintenance program due to the dynamic nature of plant management within the STAB. Sudden changes in weather, water quality needs, and water flow pattern adjustments dictate vegetation control schedules and change as normal should be anticipated. Regular inspections are conducted by the Project Manager, Sr. Scientist, Safety Officer, or QC Manager during each work order to ensure quality work is being conducted safely. SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 84/175 15 of 25 Upon request, the collection and planting of native vegetation, including: SAV, bulrush, alligator flag, and cattails will be conducted using 8-10 person planting crews lead by one experienced Crew Supervisor. The crews will be transported by airboat to collection sites, typically within the STA in which plants are to be installed. Collected plant material will be shuttled from the collection site to the nearest berm for transportation by truck to staging area along the berm of the cell to be planted. Once all the required material is collected (or enough material for the day), the crews will be re -located to the planting cell and transported to the actual planting area by airboat. Crews will then install plant material in straight lines or other patterns at the direction of District staff. This work pattern will be repeated until the planting area has been re -vegetated to District specifications. Deliverables for each STA Work Order are treated vegetation at control levels and quantities acceptable to the District, AVATAR/daily progress reports, GPS tracking and spray data, Weeddar and other data entry as requested, and accurate billing. Lastly, a final inspection for each completed WO is conducted no sooner than three weeks after treatment completion to determine if mortality of all target species has met success criteria and non -target losses are within acceptable levels (as specified prior to treatment). Deliverables for this task is the confirmation of a successful treatment effort. The Work Plan for STAs as described above has been followed successfully to collect/install plants and to treat unwanted plants within most cells of STAs 1 East and 1 West, as well as PASTA test cells. In addition, AVC has conducted aquatic applications in STAs 2, 3-4, and 5-6. The Plan is continually modified based on District feedback and is AVC's proposed model for providing continuing services for this solicitation. SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 85/175 16 of 25 Section 6. Corporate Qualifications and Experience Aquatic Veaetation Control, Inc. The Prime team member, AVC, is a Florida corporation founded in 1986 primarily as an aquatic and roadside vegetation management company. The company was based on three fundamental principles: quality, value, and responsible stewardship. Since its incorporation thirty four years ago, AVC's scope of services has expanded to include invasive plant management in natural areas, forestry infrastructure and ROW applications, geographically expanded transportation application services, utility and industrial applications, native plant installation, wetland creation and maintenance, weed science research, stormwater treatment area vegetation management, and bacterial augmentation for sediment and nutrient management. From AVC's family owned start in 1986 with 4 employees the company has grown to currently employ 117 full time employees and 160-180 contract workers per day operating out of five facilities in Florida. In order to perpetuate its strong sense of unity, AVC adopted an Employee Stock Ownership Plan trust in 2008 whereby the company is now 40% employee owned, representing the majority stock ownership. With the Corporate headquarters being located in Riviera Beach since 1990, many current projects, including the District and Palm Beach County ERM ground application, are managed and logistically supported directly from this well -established facility. In addition to this home facility, there are four other warehouse offices located within the District's boundaries. Aquatic and terrestrial vegetation management experience specific to that sought by the District's solicitation includes AVC providing all administration, management, field supervision, labor, equipment, and materials needed to treat: (1) invasive upland and aquatic plants for the South Florida Water Management District through five consecutive contracts since 1998; (2) invasive upland plants for Martin County ESLP through uninterrupted contracts since 2002; (3) invasive upland and aquatic plants for Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission through uninterrupted contracts since 1999; (4) invasive aquatic and upland plants for the City of Port St. Lucie through uninterrupted contracts since 1986; and (5) invasive upland plants for Palm Beach County ERM through uninterrupted contracts since 2000. In addition to the references presented here, the cumulative area of Florida's waterways and natural lands treated though AVC's thirty four years of experience has not been officially calculated, but stretches from Key West Naval Air Station to the Pensacola area's Gulf Shores Wildlife Refuge and is in excess of one million acres. To this day, AVC's fundamental principles of quality work and positive client relations, value added services for all clients, and the responsible care of aquatic and terrestrial systems under our stewardship remain the driving influences that allow AVC to be considered a leader in providing vegetation management solutions throughout the Southeast U.S. In addition to these core values, the company is also committed to SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 911175 17 of 25 increasing the quality of the communities in which we conduct business. This is accomplished through involvement in many professional organizations as well as providing volunteer support for community and environmental events. A summary of AVC's commitment to communities in and around The District's boundary is provided as Attachment 9. In light of the District's interest in innovations for the advancement of invasive plant management, AVC has devoted resources to research and develop since the 1990's, including operating a Weed Science Research Station located in Martin County from 2007 to 2019. To perpetuate AVC's strong commitment to the scientific advancement of invasive plant management Elroy Timmer, Senior Scientist, and other AVC personnel have conducted numerous field trials and experiments at approved locations throughout Florida for public agencies and private herbicide manufacturers, including the District. This thirty plus year devotion to research and develop continues to date through several field trials and operational evaluations underway. Range of Services Since establishment in 1986, AVC has broadened its scope of services to include: Aquatic Vegetation Control - golf course and private community waterways - utility and road right-of-ways - drainage system networks - public lakes and waterways - stormwater treatment areas (STAs) Exotic Invasive Vegetation Control - public natural areas - utility and road right-of-ways - stormwater treatment areas (STAs) - private urban preserves - military installations Ecosystem Restoration and Mitigation - management and monitoring plan preparation and implementation - wetland creation/upland enhancement - native plant installation - invasive plant maintenance Ecological Resource Assessment - vegetation resource mapping - threatened or endangered species surveys - critical habitat analysis - aquatic macro invertebrate studies - fisheries investigations SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 921175 18 of 25 • Nuisance Terrestrial Vegetation Control - DOT right-of-ways - utility right-of-ways and facilities - plant growth regulators • Surface Water and Groundwater Quality Studies • Whole Lake Management - professional consultation - turbidity control - biological control - aeration systems and fountains • Integrated Pest Management - mechanical removal of nuisance vegetation - bacterial and enzymatic nutrient removal - grass carp introductions SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 93/175 19 of 25 Applicators Network. LLC SBE #0000118168. Applicators Network, LLC (AppNet) is a Florida based group that sells herbicides, adjuvants, and algaecides directly to professionals in the lake, wetland and vegetation management industry. AppNet was founded in 2008 for the purpose of providing a reliable source and full complement of aquatic and terrestrial herbicides along with effective spray adjuvants. AppNet is a SFWMD Small Business Enterprise and services all counties comprising the District that has been supplying chemicals to AVC since 2009. Eco Crew. LLC SBE #0000121648. Eco Crew, LLC is a minority owned temporary labor leasing company located in Greenacres Florida since 2015. The primary service is providing skilled temporary labor to manufacturing, construction, horticulture, and landscaping industries. Eco Crew has employee leasing offices in Broward and Palm Beach Counties and has been supplying temporary labor to AVC since 2017. SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 94/175 20 of 25 Tab B. Responsibility Documentation Section 1. Key Personnel FDACS License Documentation AVC's project teams, either aquatic or terrestrial, are individually selected to best support the District by providing a competent staff of professionals capable of providing innovative, cost effective management and reporting programs while functioning as an extension of the District's staff in each aspect of a project. The proposed project teams for this District solicitation exemplifies this model and represents AVC teams currently providing invasive and aquatic plant management services to the District. A summary list of all FDACS licensed personnel currently providing administration, management, application, or logistical support services to the District is provided below. In addition to FDACS pesticide application certifications listed, all AVC personnel are certified by the Red Cross for first aid and CPR. FDACS Certification Summary of Proposed District Team. Name Certification # Categorv/Year Yrs cr AVC Jim Burney CM11749 A, ROW 25 Todd Olson CM9714 A, ROW 24 Salvador Medina CM13639 A, NA 22 Elroy Timmer CM19048 A, ROW, NA 17 Angel Lopez CM10296 A 28 John Sullivan CM12801 A, ROW, NA 24 JD Gillenwalters CM17583 A, ROW 18 Linda Defee CM17546 A, ROW, NA 15 Hugh Cucurullo CM21127 A, NA 11 Paul Terry CM17555 A, NA 15 Travis Schwalm CM20408 A, ROW 7 Kevin Damaso CM15305 A, NA, ROW 20 Dominick Dulevich CM22554 ROW 7 Derek Stafford CM26281 NA 1 Christian Quintanilla CM26243 NA 1 John Brown CM19033 A 13 Kevin Peebles CM25839 A, ROW 2 Max Acosta CM23675 NA 5 Santos Bonilla CM24616 NA 12 Reineris Cruz CM24993 NA 10 Jeff Donahue CM20528 ROW, NA 10 Tony Guillen Pending <1 Josh Pacheco CM24827 NA 3 Yury Perez Pending 1 Victor Borrego CM23648 NA 5 Dennis McBain CM18224 A, ROW, NA 6 Skyler Lewis Pending <1 Tony Castaneda CM23844 A, NA 5 James Bromley CM25922 A, NA 2 Jacob Cartales CM26455 A 1 Ty Harris Pending 1 Tyler Schwalm CM24755 A 4 Troy Gillett Pending 1 SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 20/175 21 of 25 Jennifer Roge Pending Alex Mateos CM12945 A, ROW Kyle Rypma CM17845 A, ROW Cumulative Total for Applicators and Crew Supervisors. * *Does not include listed Administration, Office Management or Logistical Personnel. Cumulative Total for Administration, Office Management, and Logistics FDACS License Documentation: <1 23 15 211 yrs* 184 yrs The following copies of FDACS licenses are provided to verify the summary list and to demonstrate RFP requirement compliance. SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 21/175 22 of 25 List of road vehicles currently dedicated to the District and proposed for this RFP- Description Model Application I I i i Equipment ; TACOMA 4X4 ACCESS CAB F150 SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 REG CAB 4X4 j F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4_ 2020 I none yes yes none none yes none yes none none none 2007 2013 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 none_ 2016 none 2016 yes F-150 XL SUPER CAB 4X4 CHEVY _SILVERADO 1500 4X4 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 r CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 F-250 XL SD REG Cab 4X4 F-250 SINGLE CAB 4X4 F-250 XL SD REG Cab 4X4 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 �2019 2016 none 2017 yes 2017 none 2017 none 2018 none 2019 yes 2015 yes 2015 yes 2018 yes 2018 none 2019 none none SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 60/175 23 of 25 List of equipment currently dedicated to the District and proposed for this RFP: Description Model Use AIRBOAT W/ SPRAY RIG 2005 ALUMITECH AIRBOAT STA AIRBOAT W/ SPRAY RIG 2005 ALUMITECH AIRBOAT STA AIRBOAT W/ SPRAY RIG 2005 ALUMITECH AIRBOAT STA AIRBOAT W/ SPRAY RIG DIAMONDBACK 14'X8' W/ 454 STA 2006 AIRBOAT (CREW) DIAMONDBACK 15 x 8 2007 ARM AIRBOAT (CREW) DIAMONDBACK 15 x 8 2007 ARM AIRBOAT (CREW) DIAMONDBACK 15 x 8 2007 ARM AIRBOAT (CREW) DIAMONDBACK 15 x 8 2007 ARM AIRBOAT (CREW) DIAMONDBACK 14 x 7.6 ARM AIRBOAT W/ SPRAY RIG HAMANT 'I T ALUMINUM FLZ 2007 FS AIRBOAT (CREW) DIAMOND BACK15 X 8 2014 ARM AIRBOAT (CREW) DIAMOND BACK 15 X 8 2014 ARM AIRBOAT W/ SPRAY RIG DIAMOND BACK 15 X 8 2015 FS,NA AIRBOAT W/ SPRAY RIG DIAMOND BACK 14 X 8 2016 ARM AIRBOAT (CREW) DIAMONDBACK 18' AB 2005 FS,ALT ARGO W/ SPRAY RIG FRONTIER 650 GREEN NA ARGO W/ SPRAY RIG FRONTIER 8x8 650 WITH TRACKS NA ARGO W/ SPRAY RIG FRONTIER 8x8 650 WITH TRACKS NA ARGO W/ SPRAY RIG FRONTIER 8X8 650 GREEN FS I ARGO ARGO 750 HDi 2015 FS,NA ARGO ARGO 750 HDi 2016 TUNDRA FS,NA BOAT W/ SPRAY RIG 14" CAROLINA SKIFF 2013 J1450 FS BOAT W/ SPRAY RIG 14" CAROLINA SKIFF 2014 FS BOAT (CREW) 21' CAROLINA SKIFF W/ 90 HP FS,NA BOAT (CREW) SCOUT 185/115HP OB (2005) FS,NA BUGGY #3 (CHEVY 1 TON 454 BIG NA BLOCK) BUGGY #5 9FORD 1-1/4 DRIVE) BLUE V8 NA,FS I BUGGY GREEN HOMEMADE MAGNUM NA I TRAILER MAGIC TILT BOAT TRAILER 2013 STA TRAILER MAGIC TILT BOAT TRAILER 2014 STA TRAILER 2004 PACE AMER, JT58SA STA CARGO TRAILER 2004 PACE AMER. JT58SA FS CARGO TRAILER 2004 PACE AMER JT58SA CARGO FS TRAILER 2007 6x12 DIAMOND CARGO TRL NA BACKPACK (120) 2.5 GALLON BIRCHMEIER ALL SMART PHONE (27) ATT OR VERIZON ALL HANDHELD GPS (26) GARMIN ALL SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 61/175 24 of 25 SFWMD RFP 1000001057 AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL, INC. PAGE 621175 25 of 25