HomeMy WebLinkAboutMOU BETWEEN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA AND SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY, PHINIZY CENTER, TO ASSIST IN ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED FOR STREAM RESTORATION IN LOCAL WATERBODIES MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between
Augusta, Georgia
and
SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "Memorandum") made this _26_, day of
_October . 2018, by and between AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, as a political subdivision of the
State of Georgia (hereinafter referred to as "Augusta, Georgia" or "Augusta"), as Party of the
First Part,and SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY (hereinafter referred to as "SAVANNAH
STATE UNIVERSITY ")as Party of the Second Part.
WHEREAS,the SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY is a
professional/Nonprofit partnering entity assisting Augusta Engineering Department (AED) with
the Section 319(h) Grant entitled, "Biota Improvement in an Urban Stream through Aquatic
Habitat Restoration";
NOW, THEREFORE, as a desire of Augusta and SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY to properly
coordinate the development and implementation of this grant, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
UNDERSTANDING:
Augusta,Georgia and SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY do hereby agree to the following:
1. The SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY will provide services related to engineering design and
study of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for aquatic habitat restoration, assistance in
installation of those BMPs, field reconnaissance efforts, site and BMP selection efforts, survey
assistance, data analysik,and report writing efforts as shown in the awarded grant document
scope of work document. These activities will primarily be conducted through the work of
professionals, as shown in the awarded grant document (Appendix A). These professional will
be approved by Augusta Engineering Department prior to execution of MOU.
2.The SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY will provide Augusta with timesheets for each project
task, using format approved'by Augusta Engineering Department, for all personnel involved in
this project as well as a brief summary of activities and percent completion for each project task
for each quarterly reporting period as required by the grant.
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3. Augusta shall contribute funds not to exceed the designated amount within the approved
grant as shown in the 319(h)grant Scope of Work document.
4. The SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY shall submit quarterly reimbursement claims with
detailed description of work done during that quarter to AED within five days by end of the
respective quarter. These reimbursement claims shall be prepared in a format acceptable by
the AED with payment to University once funds have been received by the granting agency
5. Upon completion of the activities funded by Augusta, material produced under this MOU will
become property of Augusta. However, with written permission from Augusta Engineering
Department, the SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY has rights to use this material for their
activities and scientific research purposes but must include Augusta personnel as designated
collaborators and the following as proper identification of funding for the project:
"The preparation of this report, map, document, project, etc., was financed in part
through a grant from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency under the Provisions of
Section 319(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended and Augusta,
Georgia/Augusta Engineering Department."
Together with the month and year, the document was prepared and credit being given
to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural resources, State
of Georgia.
DELIVERABLES:
The SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY agrees to provide to Augusta Engineering Department any
requested documentation required under this MOU.
TIME:
This MOU will remain in effect for the duration of the 319(h) awarded grant duration unless
otherwise amended.
TERMINATION:
Both parties may terminate this MOU at any time by giving of forty-five(45)days written notice
of such termination.Upon receipt of such notice of termination, SAVANNAH STATE
UNIVERSITY shall discontinue all work under this MOU. Data gathered and material produced
will become property of Augusta.
MISCELLANEOUS:
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1.This Memorandum of Understanding shall be controlled by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Georgia.
2.Any notice given under this Memorandum shall be deemed given when provided in writing to
the following persons:
TO AUGUSTA,GA:
AUGUSTA,ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATION
ATTN:DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
452 WALKER STREET,SUITE 110,AUGUSTA,GEORGIA 30901
TO SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY:
SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF SPONSERED RESEARCH
ATTN:Ms.Nancy Riggs
3219 College St.Savannah,GA 31404
This Memorandum of Understanding Is the entire agreement between the parties,and may not
be amended,except by a writing executed by both parties.
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CONTRACT BETWEEN
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This contract("Contract")is made and entered into as of theist st day of July,2018(hereinafter called the
"Effective Date"), by and between the Georgia Environmental Protection Division; (hereinafter called
"Division"), and Augusta, Georgia (Augusta-Richmond County) (hereafter called "Contractor"). The
persons executing this Contract on behalf of the Contractor have authority to bind the Contractor to the
terms of this Contract. The Director of the Division is authorized by law to execute this Contract.
WHEREAS,the Division desires to engage the Contractor to render certain services hereafter described in
connection with an undertaking(hereinafter referred to as the"Project") which will be financed through
grants authorized under Section 319 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1987 and
administered by the Division;and
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WHEREAS,Contractor desires to perform such services for the Project
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the valuable and mutual benefits flowing to each party as
described below,the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
1. Employment of Contractor. The Division hereby agrees to engage the Contractor and the
Contractor hereby agrees to perform these services hereinafter as set forth in fulfillment of
this Contract
2. Scope of Work. In performance of the Project, the Contractor shall conduct the work
described in the Scope of Work identified in the attached Appendix A, hereby made a part
of this Contract by reference.
3. Term: Time of Performance. The term ("Term") of this Contract shall commence upon
the Effective Date and shall terminate upon the earlier of: i) the completion of the tasks
identified in Appendix A: Scope of Work;or ii)December 31,2020(hereinafter referred to
as "Termination Date"), unless sooner terminated by the Division or renewed by the
Division in accordance with the provisions of this Contract. The services of the Contractor
are to commence as soon as practicable after the Effective Date and shall be undertaken in
accordance with the timeline for completion of tasks included in the attached Appendix B:
Project Schedule,hereby made a part of this Contract by reference.
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4. Compensation. Division agrees to pay Contractor compensation for the services performed
under this Contract not to exceed one hundred ninety-three thousand three hundred dollars,
$193,300.00. Said compensation shall be paid in accordance with the budget described in
the Scope of Work. Any changes to the amotmt of compensation to be provided by the
Division to Contractor shall be made in a writing executed in accordance with the terms of
Paragraph 23.
5. In Kind Match. The Contractor will contribute a minimum of the equivalent of 40%of the
total project cost, in services or cash contributions, toward the performance of services
described in Appendix A:Scope of Work.
6. Method of Payment. Division will pay Contractor for work performed under this Contract
not to exceed the compensation described in Paragraph 4, and in accordance with the terms
described in this Paragraph:
a. Payment will only be made for the services described in Appendix A: Scope of Work;
and
b. Contractor shall be paid quarterly. No later than the 15th day of the month following
close of the immediately preceding quarter, Contractor shall submit to the Division
contact specified in Paragraph 36 an invoice for services rendered in that immediate
preceding quarter,accompanied by a progress report describing the services performed
and identifying the related items or tasks in the Scope of Work, specifying that the
services have been performed in accordance with this Contract, and accompanied by
any documentation,outputs,deliverables,or close-out reports;and
c. The Contractor shall certify in writing the accuracy of each invoice. All invoices from
the Contractor should show detailed line items referencing the costs of labor, materials,
property, equipment, installation, services, incidentals, etc. All invoices should be
signed and dated by authorized personnel as evidence of review and approval prior to
submission to the Division for reimbursement;and
d. The Division will review and approve or deny invoices within 30 days of receipt.
Payment shall be made upon determination by the Division that Scope of Work items
required by the Contract,including deliverables and reporting requirements of various
categories and kinds of information for the period, are sufficient. Any invoice not
approved by the Division shall not be paid;and
e. Payment of the final 10 percent (%) shall not be due and payable until all Scope of
Work items are completed and the Division has accepted and approved the final
products, reports,and invoices.
7. Credit. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, the Contractor acknowledges
that the Division, as an agency of the State of Georgia, is prohibited from pledging the
State's credit.
8. Funding. The Contractor acknowledges that this Contract is funded with a grant from the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("USEPA"). In the event that the Division
determines that the source of payment no longer exists or is insufficient with respect to the
Services, the Division shall terminate this Contract in accordance with the provisions of
Paragraph 13.
a. In the event of such termination, the Division shall remain obligated to pay for
Services performed and accepted by the Division prior to such termination. All
finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, models,
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photographs, and reports prepared by the Contractor under this Contract shall become
the property of the Division. Any use of incomplete documents shall be at the sole risk
of the Division. The determination of the Division of the events stated above shall be
conclusive.
b. The Division shall provide notice in writing to Contractor as soon as practicable after
the Division determines that the source of payment no longer exists or is insufficient
with respect to the services.
9. Fair Share. This Contract is being funded with a grant from the USEPA. It is the policy of
the USEPA to ensure to the fullest extent possible that at least a negotiated "Fair Share"
percentage of federal funds awarded to prime and subcontractors in support of USEPA
programs be made available to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises("DBE").
a. The Contractor agrees to ensure to the fullest extent possible that at least 13.7%
Minority Business Enterprises(MBE)and 7% Women Business Enterprises(WBE)of
federal funds for contracts or subcontracts for supplies, construction, equipment or
services are made available to organizations owned or controlled by socially and
economically disadvantaged individuals, women and historically black colleges and
universities.
b. The Contractor agrees to include in its bid documents this 13.7%and 7%"Fair Share"
percentage.
c. To evaluate compliance with the "Fair Share" policy, the Contractor agrees to comply
with the following six affirmative steps as appropriate:
i. Including qualified minority and women businesses on solicitation lists;
ii. Assuring that minority and women's businesses are solicited whenever they are
potential sources;
Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into small tasks or
quantities to permit maximum participation of minority and women's
businesses;
iv. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements of the work permit,
which will encourage the participation by minority and women's businesses;
v. Using the services and assistance of the U.S. Small Business Administration
and the Office of Minority Business Enterprise of the U.S. Department of
Commerce;
vi. Requiring each party to a subagreement to take the affirmative steps outlined in
paragraphs(i)through(ii)of this section.
d. The Contractor must submit to the Division a certification that the six steps have been
followed, along with documentation of the six steps that is sufficiently detailed to
allow for satisfactory review and should document the efforts of solicitation taken such
as; the name and address of MBE's/WBE's solicited, if advertised in newspaper show
proof and indicate name of paper.
e. The Contractor is required to submit semiannual reports of total Contract expenditures
to the Division,which includes a separate total for MBE/WBE utilization.
10.Taxes. The State is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes, and no payment will be made for
any taxes levied on Contractor's employee's wages. The Division is exempt from State and
Local Sales and Use Taxes on the services. Tax Exemption Certificates will be furnished
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upon request. Contractor or an authorized subcontractor shall provide the Division with a
sworn verification regarding the filing of unemployment taxes or persons assigned by
Contractor to perform Services,which verification is incorporated herein by reference.
II.Certification Regarding Sales and Use Tax. By executing the Contract, the Contractor
certifies it is either(a)registered with the State Department of Revenue, collects,and remits
State sales and use taxes as required by Georgia law, including Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the
Georgia Code; or(b) not a"retailer"as defined in O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-2. The Contractor
also acknowledges that the Division may declare the Contract void if the above certification
is false. The Contractor also understands that fraudulent certification may result in the
Division or its representative filing for damages for breach of contract.
12. Termination of Contract for Cause. If, through any cause other than force majeure, the
Contractor shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this
Contract, or if the Contractor shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations
of this Contract, the Division shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Contract by
giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and specifying the effective date
thereof,at least fifteen(15)days before the effective date of such termination.
a. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings,
maps,models,photographs,and reports prepared by the Contractor under this Contract
shall become the property of the Division, and the Contractor shall be entitled to
receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such
documents and other materials in which funds were accrued or encumbered up to the
actual date of termination.
b. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall not be relieved of liability to the
Division for damages sustained by the Division by virtue of any breach of this Contract
by the Contractor, and the Division may withhold any payments to the Contractor for
the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact amount of damages due the Division
from the Contractor is determined.
13.Termination of Contract for Convenience. The Division may terminate this Contract at
any time for good reason by giving at least thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor
of such termination and specifying the effective date.
a. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings,
maps, models,photographs,and reports prepared by the Contractor under this Contract
shall become the property of the Division, and the Contractor shall be entitled to
receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such
documents and other materials in which funds were accrued or encumbered up to the
actual date of termination.
b. If this Contract is terminated as provided herein,the Contractor will be paid an amount
which bears the same ratio to the total compensation as the services actually performed
bear to the total services of the Contractor covered by this Contract, less payments of
compensation previously made.
14.Release of Materials Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act. All products, reports,
information, data, etc., given to, derived from, prepared by, or assembled by the Contractor
(the"Materials") in the performance of this Contract shall be governed by the Georgia Open
Records Act. The Contractor shall not release or deliver any Materials to the general public
or to local officials pursuant to a written or oral request under the Georgia Open Records Act
unless authorized in writing to do so by the Division.
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15.Assienability. Contractor shall not transfer or assign all or any of its right,title or interest in
this Contract or delegate any of its duties or obligations hereunder without the prior written
consent of the Division. The Division may transfer or assign all or any of its right, title or
interest in this agreement to another agency or authority of the State of Georgia without
written notice to Contractor.
16.Interest of Contract. The Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest and shall
not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree
with the performance required under the Contract. It is specifically agreed and understood
that for the purposes of this Contract,the Contractor shall be an independent contractor and
nothing in this Contract shall be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership or
employment relationship between the parties.
17.Convrii hts. No reports, maps, or other documents produced or derived in whole or in part
under this Contract shall be the subject of an application for copyright by or on behalf of the
Contractor. Any such reports, maps and other documents shall constitute a "work made for
hire"pursuant to the U.S.Copyright Act of 1976,as amended,and Contractor agrees that the
Division is the original and sole owner of all rights, including without limitation copyright,
in and to such reports,maps and other documents. If for any reason such reports, maps,and
other documents are found not to be"works made for hire," then Contractor hereby assigns
to the Division all right, title and interest in and to such reports, maps and other documents
without further consideration of any kind. Contractor agrees to execute all further
documents and to take all`further steps deemed advisable by the Division to secure and
protect the Division's rights as stated herein.
18.Documents. Provided that Contractor has been paid for the Services, the Division shall have
the right to use the documents, maps, photographs, drawings and other materials (including
but not limited to models,software or other digital work products)resulting from Contractor
efforts on this Contract. Contractor acknowledges that, in accordance with the Contract, the
Division is the original and sole owner of all rights in and to such documents, maps,
photographs, drawings and other such materials including but not limited to models,
software or other digital work products. Division acknowledges that the reuse of any such
materials by Division on any extension of this project or any other project shall, with the
exception of the obligations of Contractor, be at Division's sole risk unless otherwise agreed
to in writing by all parties. Contractor shall have the right to retain copies of all such
materials.
19. Identification of Documents and Projects. All construction or demonstration projects,
reports, maps, signage and other documents completed as a part of this Contract, other than
documents exclusively for internal use within the Division shall give the Contractor
recognition and carry the following notation on a conspicuous sign or the front cover or a
title page(or in the case of maps, in the same block)containing the name of the Division:
"The preparation of this report, map, document,project, etc., was financed in part
through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the
Provisions of Section 319(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended"
Together with the month and year, the document was prepared and credit being given to the
Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, State of
Georgia.
20. Intellectual Property. The Contractor agrees it will not use the name or any intellectual
property, including but not limited to, the Division's trademarks or logos in any manner,
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including commercial advertising or as a business reference, without the express prior
written consent of the Division.
21.Personnel. The Contractor represents that it has, or will secure, all personnel required in
performing the Services under this Contract. Such personnel shall not be employees of or
have any contractual relationship with the Division.
a. All the Services required hereunder will be performed by the Contractor or under its
supervision,and all the personnel engaged in the work shall be fully qualified and shall
be authorized under state and local law to perform such services.
b. None of the work or Services covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted without
the prior written approval of the Division contact specified in Paragraph 36.
c. The Division, or its authorized representatives, shall have the right to enter into the
premises of Contractor and/or all subcontractors, or any places where duties under this
Contract are being performed, to inspect, monitor, or otherwise evaluate the
performance under this Agreement.
22.Richt to Audit and Access to Records. The Contractor shall maintain books, records and
documents in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and
which sufficiently and properly document and calculate all charges billed to the Division
throughout the term of the Contract for a period of at least five (5)years following the date
of final payment or completion of any required audit, whichever is later. Records to be
maintained include both financial records and service records. The Contractor shall permit
the Auditor of the State of Georgia or any authorized representative of the State, and where
federal funds are involved, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any other
authorized representative of the United States government, to access and examine, audit,
excerpt and transcribe any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, electronic or
optically stored and created records or other records of the Contractor relating to orders,
invoices or payments or any other documentation or materials pertaining to the Contract,
wherever such records may be located during normal business hours. The Contractor shall
not impose a charge for audit or examination of the Contractor's books and records. If an
audit discloses incorrect billings or improprieties, the.Division reserves the right to charge
the Contractor for the cost of the audit and appropriate reimbursement. Evidence of criminal
conduct will be turned over to the proper authorities.
23.Entire Agreement: Modification. This Contract represents the sole and complete
understanding of the terms of the Contract between the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings,oral
or written, with respect thereto. No modification or amendment to this Contract will be
binding on either party hereto unless such modification or amendment is reduced to a writing
executed by both parties. Any changes in the scope and/or duration of this Contract shall be
mutually agreed upon by and between the Division and the Contractor in a writing executed
in accordance with this Paragraph.
24. Warranty. The Contractor warrants to the Division that the Services will be performed in a
workmanlike manner, consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by
other providers of similar services and with sound principles commonly used by similar
professionals under similar circumstances at the time the Services are provided and further
warrants that the work will be performed as intended and described in the Scope of Work.
a. Contractor warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person,other
than a bona fide employee working solely for him,to solicit or secure this Contract and
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that he has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual, or
firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for him, any fee, commission,
percentage, gift,or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or
the making of this Contract.
25.Indemnification. The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State and State
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively, "Indemnified Parties") from any
and all costs, expenses, losses, claims, damages, liabilities, settlements and judgments,
including reasonable value of the time spent by the Attorney General's Office, related to or
arising from:
a. Any negligent or wrongful act or omission of the Contractor or any employee,agent or
subcontractor utilized or employed by the Contractor
b. The negligence or fault of the Contractor in design,testing,development,manufacture,
or otherwise with respect to the Services provided under the Agreement;
c. The Contractor's negligent performance or attempted performance of the Contract,
including any employee, agent or subcontractor utilized or employed by the
Contractor,
d. Any failure by the Contractor to make all reports, payments and withholdings required
by federal and state law with respect to social security, employee income and other
taxes, fees or costs required by the Contractor to conduct business in the State of
Georgia or the United States;
e. Any infringement of any copyright, trademark, patent, trade dress, or other intellectual
property right,or
f. Any failure by the Contractor to adhere to the confidentiality provisions of this
Contract.
26.Indirect Damages. Each party hereby waives its rights to recover from the other party any
consequential, indirect, or incidental damages (including but not limited to, loss of use,
income, profits, financing, or reputation),arising out of, or relating to,this agreement of the
performance of the services or both.
27. Use of Third Party Data. The Division has requested that the Contractor obtain certain
facts, information, data, assumptions, opinions and representations (collectively, "Items")
from third parties as part of its scope of services. The Division understands and agrees that
(i)the products of its services that the Contractor provides (collectively, "Products")may be
based in part or in whole on Items that have not been verified by the Contractor, (ii) the
Contractor has no obligation or duty to verify the accuracy or completeness of the Items and
(iii) the Contractor makes no representation(s) or warranty(ies), express or implied, with
respect to the Items or the Products (other than the Products were prepared in accordance
with the standard of care to which the contractor is subject, as set forth elsewhere in this
contract), all of which representation(s) and warranty(ies)are hereby disclaimed, including,
without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The Division hereby releases the Contractor from any and all claims, damages, losses,
expenses and liabilities of every kind and nature whatsoever, including reasonable attorneys'
fees and defense costs, arising out of the use of Items by the Contractor in performing its
services under this contract, including, without limitation, the preparation and delivery of the
Products to the Division.
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28.Compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration ComoHance Act. Contractor
Certifies that it will comply with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 relating to the verification of the
status of newly hired employees as incorporated herein by reference.
29. Federally-Mandated Certifications and Disclosures.
a. Lobbying
i. Disclosure Regarding Lobbying: Contractor hereby warrants as a condition of
this Contract that if it is an organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, it will not engage in lobbying activities
prohibited by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1985.
ii. Certification Regarding Lobbying: Contractor certifies to the best of its
knowledge and belief that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid in full or will be paid, by
or on behalf of Contractor, to any person for influencing or attempting
to influence an officer or employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of
any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of
any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or
will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this contract, then Contractor shall fully disclose same
to the Division, and shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying", in accordance with its
instructions.
b. Drug Free Work Place: Contractor certifies that, in accordance with the provisions of
O.C.G.A. § 50-24-1, et seq., a drug-free workplace will be provided to Contractor's
employees during the performance of this contract; and it will secure from any
subcontractor hired to work in a drug-free workplace the following written
certification: "As part of any subcontracting agreement (Subcontractor's Name),
certifies to Contractor that a drug-free workplace will be provided for the
subcontractor's employees during the performance of this Contract pursuant to
paragraph 7 of subsection (b)of Code 50-24-3."
c. Debarment,Suspension,and Other Responsibility Matters:
i. The Contractor certifies that it and its principles:
1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, and
declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by
any Federal department or agency.
2, Have not, within a three-year period preceding this contract, been
convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public transaction or contract
under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust
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statutes; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,
falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or
receiving stolen property.
3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged
by a government entity with commission of any of the above offenses.
4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this contract had one or
more public transactions terminated for cause or default.
ii. Where the Contractor is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification,such Contractor shall attach an explanation to this contract.
d. Equal Employment Opportunity: The Contractor will not discriminate against any
employee for employment because of race, color,religion,sex or national origin. The
Contractor will comply with all sections of Executive Order 11246 - Equal
Employment Opportunity.
e. Audit Requirement: A non-Federal entity that expends $750,000 or more during the
non-Federal entity's fiscal year in Federal awards must have a single or program-
specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of Subpart F,
Part 200,Chapter II of Subtitle A,Title 2,Code of Federal Regulations.
30. General Federal Grant Conditions. All covenants,agreements and stipulations in Part 200
Chapter II of Subtitle A, Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, are incorporated herein by
reference. The parties acknowledge those general grant conditions and intend that all those
covenants,agreements, and stipulations between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and the Division are applicable to and enforceable against the Contractor. Allowable costs
will be determined in accordance with the cost principles in the hereto referenced Code of
Federal Regulations.
a. The Contractor will assure the continued proper operation and maintenance of all
nonpoint source management practices that have been implemented for projects funded
under this agreement. Such practices shall be operated and maintained for the expected
lifespan of the specific practice and in accordance with commonly accepted standards.
The Contractor shall include a provision in every applicable sub-agreement (contract)
awarded under this grant requiring that the management practices for the project be
properly,operated and maintained.
b. The Contractor agrees to ensure that all necessary permits (such as Clean Water Act §
404) are obtained prior to implementation of any grant funded activity that may fall
under applicable federal, state or local laws. The Contractor project implementation
plan must identify permits that may be needed to complete activities identified in
Appendix A: Scope of Work. The Contractor must keep documentation regarding
necessary permits in the project file.
31.Israel. The Contractor certifies that the Contractor is not currently engaged in, and agrees
for the duration of this Contract not to engage in, a boycott of Israel, as defined in O.C.G.A.
§50-5-85.
32. Applicable Law. The parties agree that this agreement and all rights, privileges and
responsibilities shall be interpreted and construed according to the laws of the State of
Georgia.
33. No Waiver. The failure of the Division at any time to require performance by the
Contractor of any provision hereof, shall in no way affect the right of the Division thereafter
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to enforce that same provision or any part of the Contract, nor shall the failure of the
Division to enforce any breach of any provision hereof be taken or held to be a waiver of
such provision,or as a waiver,modification or rescission of the Contract itself.
34. Counterparts, This Contract may be executed in multiple counterparts each of which is
deemed an original of equal dignity with the other and which is deemed on and the same
instrument as the other.
35.Severability. If any one or more of the provisions of this Contract are for any reason be
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any
respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision, and
this Contract will be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had
never been contained herein.
36.Notice. All notices, correspondence requests, demands, waives and other communications
required or permitted to be given under this Contract shall be made in writing and shall be
deemed to have been duly given if delivered by U.S. Mail, postage paid, sent by nationally
recognized overnight courier,or by electronic-mail to the contacts as follows:
If to the Division:
Mary E Gazaway
Grant Administrator
Georgia EPD Watershed Protection Branch
Nonpoint Source Pollution Program Grants Unit
Suite 1462 East Tower
2 Martin Luther King,Jr. Drive
Atlanta,Georgia 30334
404-651-8522
mary.gazaway@dnr.ga.gov
If to Augusta, Georgia(Augusta-Richmond County):
Hameed Malik,Ph.D., P.E.
Director of Engineering
Augusta Engineering Department
Engineering Administration
452 Walker Street, Suite 110
Augusta,GA 30901
(706)796-5040
hmalik@augustaaa.gov
Pagel°of1i
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Division and the Contractor have executed this Contract on the day and
year below written.
The Environmental Protection Division of Augusta,Georgia(Augusta-Richmond
the Department of Natural Resources,State County)
of Georgia
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APPENDIX A
Scope of Work
Section 319(h)FY2016 Grant-=Element 8
1. Project Title:Biota Improvement in an Urban Stream through Aquatic Habitat Restoration
2. Lead Organizedon: Augusta,GA(AKA Augusta-Richmond County)
Address: 535 Telfair Street,Bldg.4000
City,State:Augusta,GA
Zip: 30901
Phone: (706)796-5040
Fax:(706)796-5045
Primary Contact: Hameed Malik,Ph.D.,P.E.
Title:Director of Engineering
Organizations:Augusta-Richmond County
Address:535 Telfair Street,Bldg.4000
City,State:Augusta,GA
Zip: 30901
Phone:(706)796-5040
Fax: (706)796-5045
Email:hinalik@augustaga.gov
Project Start Date:July 1,2018 '`
Project End Date:December 31,2020
Federal Amount Requested: $193,300
Match Amount to be Contributed: $169,441
Total Project Amount: $362,741
3. Project Goals:
This project will implement a 2017 Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan(WMP)for
the Augusta Canal (HUC-12 #030601060601) / Butler Creek (HUC-12 #030601060602) /
Beaverdam Ditch (HUC-12#030601060607) Watersheds in Savannah River Basin. A DRAFT
of the WMP is attached pending completion by July 31, 2018. Project activities will address
water quality impairments associated with fecal coliform,Bio F,and Bio M throughout an 8-mile
portion of Rocky Creek in the HUC-12 (030601060607) watershed of Augusta-Richmond
County,Georgia.
Intended project results are to achieve improvements in the biotic impairments by increasing
a fish Index of Biotic Integrity(IBI)to more than 16(Very Poor)and a macroinvertebrate Multi-
Metric Index (MMI) in a 100-point scale to greater than 5 (Very Poor). The range of fish IBI
scores and corresponding integrity classes are: 60-52=Excellent; 50-44=Good; 42-34 Fair; 32-
26=Poor; and 24-8=Very Poor (Part I: Standard Operating Procedures for Conducting
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Biomonitoring on Fish Communities in Wadeable Streams in Georgia, Table 2.) (DNR/WRD,
2005). The percentile, MMI ranking, and corresponding classifications for macroinvertebrates
are: Above 95%=1 Very Good; 95% to 75%=2�ood; 75% to 2S%=3=Fair, 25% to
S% 4=Poor, and Below S%i=5=Very Poor (Macroinvertebrate Biological Assessment of
Wadeable Streams in Georgia - STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES, Table 5-3.)
(DNR/EPD,Watershed Protection Branch,2007,Version 1.0).
The restoration of a healthy biological community may also help to decrease fecal coliform
concentrations based on a well-supported scientific food web theory. These improvements will
be documented through pre-and post-BMP monitoring efforts using GAEPD/GADNR standard
protocols for sampling fish and macroinvertebrates in streams.
Habitat will be restored by directly adding Best Management Practices(BMPs)to the stream
that will encourage a more natural riffle-pool geomorphology over time and support habitat
diversity. The BMP installation will target a minimum of 0.25 stream miles (1320 linear feet)
along the 6-mile"Headwaters to SRS6"reach with a spacing of approximately one feature every
50-200 ft and will result in a minimum of 12 features
depending on the total stream miles
restored.A library of choices for features is outlined below,but final selection will be based on a
walking assessment of what is currently most fimctional and successful for habitat in the stream.
The following potential BMP options are taken from the GAEPD Streambank and Shoreline
Stabilization Guide, an NC State Extension Guide to In-Stream Structures, and an NC State
Stream Restoration Handbook. In addition, other options or option components that are
currently known to enhance habitat may also be included such as overhanging woody vegetation,
erratic rocks, boulder clusters, large woody debris, and woody or rocky channel constriction
structures.
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4. Project Background: •
The State of Georgia, through its integrated 2014 Section 305(b)/303(d) List of Waters, has
identified a 2-mile reach of Rocky Creek from SR 56 to below New Savannah Road,Augusta as
impaired for Fecal Coliform,Bio M and Bio F.The upstream 6 miles from Headwaters to SR 56
(formerly Headwaters to Phinizy Ditch)are listed as impaired for Bio M and Bio F.
In 2016 both the 2-mile and 6-mile segments of Rocky Creek were rated in a TMDL (4a
status)developed for fish and macminvertebrate community populations. The data collected on
fish diversity resulted in an IBI and a modified Index of Well-Being (IWB) as Very Poor. In
addition, multi-metric indices and a numerical scoring system to assess the biotic integrity of
benthic macroinvertebrates resulted in a rating of Very Poor. The TMDL does not call for
further reduction in sediment loading from external sources into Rocky Creek:
httosJ/epd.georgia.ggv/sites/epd.georeia.gov/files/related files/site Dage/Savannah%20Biota%2
0Impacted%20TMDL%20Report%20%5B2016%5D.vdf
However, these sections of Rocky Creek now receive too much stream power from
stormwater runoff characteristic of urban hydrology, which results in stream bed and bank
erosion. Consequently, reduction of sediment will be pursued as an ancillary benefit of habitat
BMPs and may improve biotic health further. Therefore, the BMPs selected for this project are
intended to stabilize the creek bed and banks so they provide long term habitat as opposed to
unconsolidated stream bed and bank sediments.
A fecal coliform bacteria TMDL developed in 2000 for the 2-mile segment of Rocky Creek
established that an 80% load reduction would have to occur to achieve the 200-counts/100 ml
criterion:
https://epd.eeorgia.gov/sites/epd.georeia.sov/files/related files/site pase/EPA Rocky Creek Fe
cal TMDL.pdf
By improving the fish and macroinvertebrate community, this project will upgrade the
overall food web, and help to create an environment that is less hospitable for fecal bacteria.
This theory is based on research suggesting the survival and growth of fecal bacteria in
sediments under environmental conditions(Pachepsky and Shelton,2001;Anderson,et al. 1995;
Marino and Gannon, I991).In addition,studies indicate that bacterial populations are controlled
by predation and competition as much or more as by resource availability (Ansa et al., 2014;
Davies et al., 1995; Marino and Gannon, 1991). If populations of naturally occurring bacteria
predators have been stressed to a high degree, it is reasonable to conclude that this could be a
significant cause for high concentrations of bacteria.
5. Project Activities:
Project Activity: Reach out to representatives& convene 3 meetings of Watershed Partnership
developed throughout the previous TMDL planning process
Georgia's Statewide NPS Management Plan: 319 Grants,Key Stakeholders,Funding,page
92 - Priority watershed management approach that promotes a high level of stakeholder
involvement&uses the expertise&authority of multiple agencies.
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Task 1:Introduce project to appropriate watershed partners
Deliverables: Outreach letters/emails/phone calls;preliminary meeting schedules.
Measures of Success: Contact 50% of ongoing & potential partners within
watershed.
Task 2: Convene 3 meetings to solicit input, encourage support, and publicize
project
Deliverables:Notices,agendas,presentations,minutes,hand-outs
Measures of Success:Meeting attendance by>30%of Partnership-in sheets.
Pro ect Activi :Survey and qualify assessment of existing habitat.
Georgia's Statewide NPS Management Plan: Water Quality Monitoring, Program Issues,
Short Term Goal 1.1 page 64- Clean Water Act Section 319 Grant program will give higher
priority to projects addressing sediment impairment. Reflect the importance of Sediment
impairments to Georgia waters in the selection criteria for Section 319 Application Review,
ongoing, Water Quality Monitoring, Program Issues
corrective actions, including RMPs,to restore water quality.
page - ldentng appropriate •
Task 3: Survey of existing habitat in 8-mile reach of Rocky Creek
Deliverables:Assessment of observed habitat,photographic record.
Measures of Success:Develop an inventory of existing habitat.
Task 4: Pre-BMP installation assessment of macroinvertebrate and fish
communities in observed habitats
Deliverables:Diversity and raw scores for each habitat type
Measures of Success:Ability to select habitat options for BMP implementation.
Project Activity: Install BMPs from available options as determined by the assessment
Georgia's Statewide NPS Management Plan:319 Pro
water Short Term Goal 8.1,page 97
Carry out projects that benefit
quality and overall waterbody health.
Task 5:Survey of selected reach
Deliverables: Potential locations for BMPs, GPS waypoints, and cross-section
survey for several cross sections of the reach
Measures of Success: Priority areas established for engineering design and
placement of structures as well as verification of necessary flow conveyance
requirements for the post-BMP channel.
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Task 6:Engineering Design of Structures
Deliverables: Design drawings and specifications for construction appropriate to
verified flow conveyance for final channel.
Measures of Success: Completion of plans, drawings, and permits to go ahead
with construction of structures.
Task 7: Implement and install structures to create in-stream habitat for biota
including fish and macroinvertebrates over a wide range of the food web and
varying depth in the water column.
Deliverables:Installation of structural practices
Measures of Success:Completion of structural practice installations
Project Activity: Targeted monitoring to track post-BMP water quality trends
including improvement towards achieving stated goals
Georgia's Statewide NPS Management Plan, Water Quality Monitoring, Short Term
Goal 2.4, Page 85: As appropriate, and if resources are available, conduct targeted
sampling to assess BMP effectiveness.
Task 8: Post:BMP sampling assessment of macroinvertebrates and fish above, in,
and below the BMP installations, including the historic GAEPD monitoring sites,
using GAEPD(2007)/GADNR(2005)protocols
Deliverables:
• Finalized QA/QC Water Quality Monitoring Plan for macroinvertebrate&
fish assessments
• Post-BMP metrics for stream showing value of BMP compared to areas of
stream without habitat restoration
Measures of Success:
• Finalized QA/QC Water quality Monitoring Plan approved by GAEPD
• Data showing an IBI >16 in fish and an MMI >5 in macroinvertebrate
biometric values
Project Activity:Publicize study results to scientific and general audience
Georgia's Statewide NPS Management Plan, Urban, Short Term Goal 4.2, Page 105:
As funding allows, explore opportunities to tell the story of Nonpoint Source pollution
including both negative impacts and potential for positive restoration. A possibility could
be an interactive map of a River — a virtual tour ideally showing healthy sections,
impacted sections, and potentially restoration.
Task 9: Develop a Case Study paper to summarize the project and publicize
through project partner websites and social media outlets
Deliverables:
• Completed paper and
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• Presentation made accessible to general public
• Access to presentation through social media
Measures of Success:Documented views of presentation on social media outlets
Task 10: Develop a Case Study paper to summarize the project and present to
scientific community at regional water conference
Deliverables;
• Completed paper and
• Presentation at Georgia Water Resources Conference or similar
conference
Measures of Success:Acceptance of talk and paper at conference
Project Activity:Reporting Requirements
Georgia's Statewide Nonpoint Source Management Plan: 319 Grants,Long Term Goal
13,Page 99 Effectively manage Section 319(h)grantfinds. .
Task 11: Submit Quarterly Reports, including WBGE/M E reports and invoices, by the
15th of January,April and July of each year during the grant period.
Deliverables: Quarterly. deliverables, monitoring data reports, invoices and
supporting documentation reporting progress on project and using template
provided by GAEPD.
Measures of Success: Quarterly deliverables, monitoring data reports, invoices
and supporting documentation reviewed and approved by GAEPD.
Task 12:
Submit FFY Annual Report and Quarterly Invoice to GAEPD in place of October 15th
Quarterly Report
Deliverables: One (1) FFY Annual Report each year during the life of the
contract using template provided by GAEPD for inclusion in the USEPA Grants
Reporting and Tracking System
Measures of Success Timely submission of FEY Annual Report that summarizes
project activities from October 1" of the previous year to September 30" of the
reporting year.
•
Task 13:Submit Final Invoice and Closeout Report to GAEPD for review.
Deliverables;Final Invoice and Closeout Report
Measures of Success:Final Invoice and Closeout Report reviewed and approved
by GAEPD.
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6. Roles and Responsibilities of Participating Organizations:
Organization Name S,,pecifc Responsibilities
• Execute grant contract with GAEPD
• Account for 40%of total project costs in matching funds or
in-kind services
• Pay funds to appropriate contractor(s)and vendor(s)
• Request reimbursements from GAEPD on a quarterly basis
• Track the progress of project activities completed,grant
City of Augusta funds expended,and match values provided in accordance
with the drawdown&implementation schedule
• Complete and submit quarterly progress reports and
invoices to GAEPD by January 15th,April 15th and July
15t of each project year
• Complete and submit FFY Annual Report and quarterly
invoice by October 15th of each project year
• Complete&submit close-out report at conclusion of project
}• Provide 60%of total project costs
• Review and approve project deliverables
• Participate in meetings,as appropriate
GAEPD • Review and assist as needed with 319(h)Grant protocols
• Provide project oversight and contract management
a Provide monitoring guidance and training
• Contract with the City of Augusta to perform the following:
• Assist in field reconnaissance
Savannah State Univ. • Permit applications
• Assist in developing locations for BMP placement
• Engineer BMPs
• Assist in report writing
• Contract with the City of Augusta to perform the following:
• Assist in field reconnaissance and BMP decisions
Augusta University • Sample,identify,and enumerate fish species
• Assist in report writing
• Contract with the City of Augusta to perform the following:
Constantine Engineering • Assist in field reconnaissance and BMP decisions
• Install and maintain rain gauges and water level loggers
• Develop rating curves.
• Contract with City of Augusta to perform the following:
PlJinizy Center for Water • Assist in field reconnaissance and BMP decisions
Sciences • Sample,identify,and enumerate aquatic insect species
• Assist in BMP construction
• Assist in report writing
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7. Project Location:
Rocky Creek runs through and lies entirely within Richmond County.it is a tributary to the
Savannah River.
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Data Source&Date:Draft Total Maximum Daily Load Evaluationfor Seven Stream
Segments in the Savannah River Basin for Sediment, 2015
e) Hydrologic Unit Code(s),Watershed Name(s)and Priority Watershed(s):
HUC-10:110306010606 Name:Rocky Creek Priori NA
8. Nonpoint Source Pollution Impairments and Healthy Waters:
a) Section 305(b)/303(d)List of Waters:
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stream'itself could be'contributing to sediment load in the stream. Si
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9. Monitoring:
DRAFT QA/QC Water Quality Monitoring Plan as Attachment(listed in Section 12.)
GADNR, 2005-Standard operating procedures for conducting biomonitoring on fish
communities in wadeable streams in Georgia at htto://www.georciawildlife.com/node/913
GAEPD, 2007-Macroinvertebrate Biological Assessment of Wadeable Streams in Georgia;
Standard Operating Procedures at http://epd.georaia.8ov/macroinvertebrate-biaassessment-
standard-operating-procedures-sop-and-metric-spreadsheets
GAEPD is working on revising the multi metric index (MMI) used to assess the health of
macroinvertebrate communities. Until the MMI revision is completed, GAEPD will consider
resampling sites where the macroinvertebrate score is 80 or above using the guidelines below.
http://epd.georgig.gov/sites/epdgeorgia.aov/files/telated
files/site patze/Guidelines%20for%2
UListing%20and%20Delisting%20or/020Biological°1.20Data Feb2016 Verrion1 2 Revised
August%202016.p4f
10.Project Budget:
Item ' Itein t3Ws 4.t. Paoli G ; 11
• 0.01 111
A Years
_ 3,550 3,550
Description
ovasi t, 1. decisions
One(1)AED Assistant Director•0.05 FTE(5112,000/year)
for 2.5 years
Description of Duties:City Project Management,Project 14,000 14.000
oversight,BMP decisions
One(1)Stonnwater Serv.Mgr.-0.2 FTE(590,000/year)for
2.5 years
Description of Duties:P ojectManagenrent,Project 45,000 45.000
oversight,Fieldwork,BMP decisions
One(1)Environmen 1 T- clan-0.1 FTE(540,162/year)
Por 2.5 years
Description of Duties:Project Management;Fieldwork, 11111
10,040 10,040
BMP decisions
One(1)Engineering Manager-0.1 FIE($90,000/year)for
2.5
years
Description of Duties:Engineering Design,Project 22,500 22,500
Management,BMP decisions
One(1)Engineering Ops.Mgr.-0.05 FTE(573,418/year)
for 2.5 years
Description of Duties:EngineeringDesign,Permitting,
Pro - BMP decisions
One(1)Sr.Design Engineer-0.02 FTE(S -,463/year)for
2.5 years
Description of Duties:GIS,Engineering Design,BMP 2,723 2,723
decisions
Sub 1
Total: 0 106,990
-... 06,990
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Augusta-Richmond County
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Fringe Benefits:Based on Total in hem A 0 a rate of 30%
32,097 32,097
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Staff Position:
Purpose
833 Milesof xTravel:r a Rale 5.545 mile
Sub Total:
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Equipment:
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Purpose/Use:
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below)
Supplies:Aquatic Habitat Restoration Materials(described
100,000 20,000 120,000
. se:In-stream lin, ements
A
CONI7tACTUI.: 3AV 100,1100 20,000 120,000
CneO (1)Pioject SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Engineer-0.245 FTE(SS0,000/year)for 2.5
Yeats
Description of Duties: Recon,site selection,BMP selection 46,000 3,000 49,000
and engineering,assist with survey,report writing
CONTRACTUAL; AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY
One(1)Aquatic ecologist fisheries-0.04 FTE
(S100,000/year)for 2.5 years 7,000 3,000 10,000
F Description of Duties:Recon.,fish sampling,report writing
CONTRACTUAL: CONSTANTINE ENGENEERINQ
One(1)Civil Engineer-0.04 FTE(5120,000/year)for 2.5
years
Description of Duties:Recon.,assist in BMP decisions, 11,100 900 12,000
provide rain gauge services,assist with survey,report
wri L,,.
CONTRACTUAL:PHINIZY CENTER(NGO)
Four(4)Aquatic ecologists(ntacroinvertebrates)-0.092
FTE(S35,000/year)for 2.5 years29,200
BZ don of Duties:Recon,Aquatic insect sampling, 3.000 300
MP Cansaucdon,assist with survey,report writing
93,300 9,900 103,200
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Sub Total
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um of A-H 193,30011=111 362,741
.,..'. ;,..-. .,..,...t.x .Fetieiil.bl" N/A ! ' _Upta!00'16
Total: ;,. ,; -.
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193,3001=11111 362,741
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Narrative Justification for Item Class Categories:
Personnel (A): Personnel in this item class category are all Augusta-Richmond County
employees within the Augusta Engineering Department(AED)and are all contributing time
as Non-Federal matching contributions to the project. Since this project includes stream
restoration efforts that have potential impacts on in-stream flows within one of the Richmond
County streams,the AED will treat this as a submitted county construction project which will
go through our plan review and permitting processes. In addition,this project requires more
specialized elements that include engineering, buffer assessments and permitting, BMP
installation and monitoring, aquatic ecology, project management, and water quality
assessments. All necessary personnel to perform those necessary duties are included in this
grant.
• AED Director, Dr. Hameed Malik (0.01 FTE (a $142,000/year) will have project
oversight duties, will be involved in planning, and will participate in draft and final
report reviews.
• AED Assistant Director (0.05 FTE ® $112,000/year) will assist in project oversight
and management,and will provide input on BMP decisions.
• AED Stonnwater Services Manager, Dr. Oscar Flue (02 FTE @ $90,000/year), will
oversee, manage and coordinate project, provide aquatic ecology and water quality
.technical advise,input on BMP decisions,and organize and participate in fieldwork.
• AED MS4 Environmental Technician, Russell Barnes (0.1 FTE @$40,162/year)will
support project management, plan review, field, and water quality monitoring and
assist on BMP decisions.
• AED Engineering Manager, Walt Corbin(0.1 FTE @$90,000/year)will support plan
review and project management,oversee permitting and engineering design,and input
on BMP decisions.
• AED Engineering Operations Manager, Lorenz Quinn (0.05 FTE @ $73,418/Year),
will provide plan review oversight, engineering design support,permit writing support,
input on BMP decisions and monitoring,and project management support.
• AEI)Senior Design Engineer,John Blas(0.02 FTE @$54,463/year),will provide GIS
support,BMP decision support,plan review support,and engineering design support.
Fringe benefits (B): Personnel in this item class category are all Augusta-Richmond County
employees within the Augusta Engineering Department (AED) and are all contributing time as
Non-Federal matching contributions to the project. Fringe benefits rate for AED employees is
30%.
Travel(C): AED will supply 5454 toward travel expenses.
Supplies (E): This project will install Bioengineering BMPs within Rocky Creek to increase
available habitat for aquatic insect and fish populations. Supplies will include a combination of
rot-resistant material for large woody structures, rock of various sizes, sealing materials to
prevent piping, and hardware to secure certain materials to the streambed or streambank. Also
included here are costs associated with maintenance of structures, supplies for monitoring fecal
coliform bacteria and macroinvertebrates,and planting of live plants.
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Aquatic Habitat Restoration Augusta-Richmond County
Breakout of Estimates Based on data from The Virginia Stream Restoration and Stabilization
Best Management Practices Guide and other sources
Aquatic Habitat Restoration Practice Materials
• Rootwad Revetments: ($200-$1,700 each) assuming a minimum of 12 at $1,700 =
$20,400
• Log DropsN Log Drops: ($2,000.44,000 each)assuming a minimum of 12 at$4,000
$48,000
• Log Vanes($300-$1,200)assuming a minimum of 12 at$1,200=$14,400
• Cedar Tree Revetments:($5-$25/LF)assuming$25/LF and 400 LF=$10,000
Monitoring
• Macroinvertebrate Assessment=$1,400
• Fecal Coliform Bacteria Monitoring=$1,900
• Fish Assessment=$2,900
Planting
• Live Stakes: ($1-$4 each) assuming a minimum of 12 groups of 50 at $4 each
$2,400
• Herbaceous Plugs=$3,000
Additional Items
• Temporary Construction Entrances(2)_$4,000
Annual Maintenance
• Weeding=$3,000
• Repairs&Replacement=$7,100
• Other=$1,500
Contractual (F): Four organizations will be partnering as contractors on this grant to perform
the project scope, they are: Savannah State University, Augusta University, Constantine
Engineering, and Phinizy Center for Water Sciences, Justification for scope of services is
provided below.
• Savannah State University: Dr.Shawn Rosenquist(0.245 FTE @$80,000/yr),a
Biological Systems Engineer in the Marine and Environmental Sciences Department,
will primarily be performing engineering design ofproposed BMPs and installation.
He Will also be involved in initial field reconnaissance efforts,site and BMP
selections,survey assistance,and report writing.
• Augusta University: Dr.Bruce Saul(0.04 FTE @$100,000/yr),a fisheries ecologist
in the Biology Department,will primarily be performing fish surveys to assess pre-
and post BMP implementation success. Dr.Saul will also be involved in the BMP
selection process and report writing.
• Constantine Engineering: Mr. Wes Byne(0.04 FTE @$120,000),a civil engineer
with experience in watershed modeling and microelectronics,will primarily provide
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real-time monitoring services for the project. Mr.Byne will also provide assistance
in BMP selection,engineering design,surveys,and report writing.
• Phinizy Center for Water Sciences:Phinizy Center staff(0.092 FTE @$35,000/year)
includes Dr.Carol Couch,Mr.Damon Mullis,Mr.Matt Erickson,and Ms.Kelsey
Laymon. Each researcher has experience in aquatic ecology and geomorphology in
urban streams. Mr. Mullis is an aquatic insect ecologist and will primarily be
performing pre-and post-BMP implementation surveys. Mr.Erickson has extensive
experience in Rocky Creek performing geomorphic characterizations and hydrologic
analyses in Richmond County creeks. The team will also have involvement in BMP
selections and report writing.
11.Project Attachment(s):
Attachment 1: DRAFT 2017 Nine-Element Watershed Management Plan for the Augusta Canal
(HUC-12 #030601060601) / Butler Creek (HUC-12 #030601060602) /
Beaverdam Ditch (HUC-12 #030601060607) Watersheds in Savannah River
Basin
Attachment 2:DRAFT QA/QC Water Quality Monitoring Plan
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- , . CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT APPROVAL FORM
a In ,0,a" ,
SAVANNAH Please use this form for general contracts,involving goods,services,and vendors.This form should b(`c� q4 nd attached
frATE ONIVERSI7T to the proposed controcts/agreementsprior to submitting to the University Counsel. Please return ct anduting
form to the Office of the President-University Counsel Hill Hall Building,P.O.Box 20449 1404.
In initiating and/or signing this contract,the SSU employee and Department Head certifies that thise r .�vl'tl-not{gyp►solation of the 6onflict
of Interest laws,rules,regulations,and/or policies and procedures as defined by the Official Code (tit An 5.10- et.seq.ttntd-Board
of Regents 8.2.13.2. t w ,1 ,,
Contract Summary(Please attach SSU Contract/Consultant Agreement Ibrm to this document): .
1. Contract/Agreement between the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by If of Savannah State
University and
Auaala.Gearala
2. Dates of Contract:from October 26, 2018 to December 31, 2020
3. Amount S $46,000
4. Initiator Shawn RosenquistPhi 358-4432 Date 11/2/18
S. Project Number 6.Initiator's email rosenquists@savannahstate.edu
7. Department Marine & Environmental Science
8. Brief Synopsis
SSU subcontract from Augusta, GA's GA Environmental Protection Div contract
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signature on this form)by the following University representatives in the order given below.Contracts and agreements which do not have the
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9. I certify that this contract/agreement is appropriate and necessary to the department's mission and priorities and that the department
can furnish the services,materials,and Rinds in the contract/agreement.
Shawn Rosenquist, PhD Shawn Rosenquist ,''a°',",° z
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„ tea,
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