Cross Bar / Al Bar Ecological Consultant

This contract is for ecological consulting services for the Cross Bar / Al Bar Ranch property, which includes ecosystem management, environmental monitoring, wildlife surveys, and habitat restoration. The contract has a term of five years, with the option to extend for four additional five-year terms. The total contract value is $1,322,000. The contractor, Quest Ecology Inc., will be responsible for managing the ecosystem and providing various services, including GIS mapping, annual reports, and prescribed burns. The contract also includes requirements for insurance, including workers' compensation, general liability, and professional liability. • Ecosystem management program • Environmental monitoring • Wildlife surveys and habitat restoration • Revenue opportunities, such as gopher tortoise recipient sites and carbon credits • Prescribed burns and hardwood reduction • Grant applications and reporting • Coordination with stakeholders, including Tampa Bay Water and the US Fish and Wildlife Service