This contract is for turtle monitoring services on Pinellas County's North and Mid County beaches. The contractor, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Inc, will provide services including nesting surveys, escarpment surveys, and lighting surveys. The contract has a term of 60 months, with an option to renew for an additional 12 months. The total contract value is $757,050.00. The contractor will be required to obtain and maintain various insurance policies, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability. The contract includes appendices for scope of services, insurance requirements, payment schedule, and permits.
• The contract requires the contractor to perform daily surveys during the turtle nesting season.
• The contractor must log all turtle crawls and provide a spreadsheet with the required information.
• The contractor will perform two lighting surveys per year and provide a report with photos and recommendations.
• The contractor will meet with property owners to discuss lighting issues and provide suggestions for improvement.
• The contract includes a payment schedule with various deliverables and due dates.