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2016-99 Orlando Office T 407.423.8398 618 East South Street F 407.843.1070 gal consultants Suite 700 Orlando,Florida 32801 December 13, 2016 GAI Project No. A151186.04 Mr. James Kinzler Director of Capital Planning, Grants and Projects City of Clermont 685 West Montrose Street Clermont, Florida 34711 Proposal for Professional Services Lake Hiawatha Preserve Land Management Plan Amendment Clermont, Florida Dear Mr. Kinzler: GAI Consultants, Inc. ("GAI"or"the Consultant") is pleased to submit this Scope of Services/Fee Proposal for Professional Services to the City of Clermont, Florida("the Client"or"the City")for the above-referenced project. This proposal reflects the anticipated Scope and related costs for services to be provided based on GAI's understanding of the project. Project Understanding The City of Clermont received approval of a Land Management Plan for the Lake Hiawatha Preserve Phases 1 and 2 from the Florida Communities Trust(FCT) in December, 2008.As a result of the need to develop a boat ramp on the Lake Hiawatha Preserve property the previously approved Land Management Plan must now be amended. Scope of Services Based on our understanding of the project requirements/criteria provided to date by the Client, GAI will perform the following described Scope of Services: Task 1 —Management Plan Amendment 1.1 Amend the document text of the existing Land Management Plan to include reference to the proposed boat ramp. These edits will specifically be made to Section IV, 'Site Development and Improvement' in the sub-sections'Proposed Physical Improvements', 'Parking', and'Stormwater Facilities'. 1.2 Amend the cost estimate. 1.3 Modify the existing Master Plan originally prepared by AECOM to include the proposed boat ramp and parking. 1.4 Make any modifications required by FCT following their initial review of the requested amendment. Submittal of the amended plan to FCT shall be made by the City. gaiconsultants.com Mr.James Kinzler Page 2 December 13,2016 Additional Services GAI will provide Additional Services as mutually agreed between GAI and the Client. An equitable adjustment to GAI's Scope of Services and Compensation will be made through a Supplement to this Work Order for any Additional Services. These may include but are not limited to: • Revise drawings, specifications or other documents when such revisions are: • Inconsistent with approval or instructions previously given by the Client, including revisions made necessary by adjustments in the Client's program or project budget • Required by the enactment or revision of codes, laws or regulations subsequent to the preparation of such documents • Significant changes to the overall project size • Conduct quantitative population surveys for any on-site protected plant and/or animal species. • Develop management plans for any on-site protected plant and/or animal species. • Develop and/or implement mitigation plans for any wetland impacts(beyond the use of a mitigation bank)or on-site protected plant and/or animal species. Schedule GAI will begin work upon receipt of a copy of this Proposal executed and authorized below. GAI will endeavor to complete its Scope of Services and deliver the project deliverable within the timeframe of the Client's schedule to complete the project, subject to excused delay occasioned by factors beyond GAI's reasonable control. Compensation Compensation for services rendered by GAI will be on a lump sum basis. GAI will perform the above described professional services for the fee summarized below. Task Description Method of Payment Total 1 Amended Management Plan Lump Sum $3,350 Total (not including reimbursables) $3,350 Reimbursable Expenses Reimbursable expenses may include in-house and out-of-house projected costs required to perform and deliver the survey, ecological assessment and design documents, such as postage, courier services, overnight deliveries, and mileage. General reproduction will be provided by the Client for progress printing and permit submittals. Reimbursable Expenses are estimated at$200. Reimbursable expenses will be invoiced separately on an actual cost basis. Payment Unless otherwise specified in the GAI Standard Terms and Conditions for Professional Services GAI will prepare invoices monthly and payment will be due within 30 days of the date of the invoice. All other payment terms will be in accordance with Exhibit A. 2016 GAI Consultants. galconsultants.com Mr.James Kinzler Page 3 December 13,2016 Assumptions and Understandings GAI's Scope of Services, Schedule, and Compensation as set forth above have been prepared on the basis of the following assumptions and understandings: 1. Access to the project site(s)or other land upon which GAI is to conduct any field work will be available to GAI personnel in a timely manner. 2. Client has provided all its requirements for GAI's scope of services and all criteria and/or specifications that GAI should utilize at the time this Proposal is authorized. This includes any requirement for any statement of professional opinion or certification. 3. Client has provided all available information pertinent to GAI's scope of services, including previous reports/drawings; utility information;topo information, etc. at the time this Proposal is authorized. Unless otherwise noted, GAI may rely upon such information. 4. Client will give GAI prompt notice whenever it observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the scope or timing of GAI's performance. 5. Client will examine and provide comments and/or decisions with respect to any GAI interim or final deliverables within a period mutually agreed upon. 6. GAI's proposed compensation and schedule are based on receipt of authorization to proceed within thirty(30)calendar days of the date of this Proposal. GAI reserves the right to adjust its compensation if authorization to proceed is not received within thirty(30)calendar days. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 321.319.3057 if you have any questions or wish to discuss this Proposal. If this Proposal is acceptable, please sign where indicated below and return one copy for our file. This also will serve as authorization for GAI to proceed. GAI's performance of the Scope of Services will be governed by the agreement for Continuing Engineering Services between the City of Clermont and GAI. Sincerely, REQUESTED AND AUTHORIZED BY: GAI Consultants, Inc. City of Clermont IP BY: Frank Bellomo, PLA PRINTED NAME: • Senior Director, Landscape Architecture A-41-41.0.6S 0./ TITLE: DATE: '2/13l ((q/ 1 0 2016 GAI Consultants. galconsultants.com