19008 N 46th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 805-377-6590
COST ESTIMATE
Biological Monitoring Services for Vista Canyon Bridge
and Road Improvements Project
Proposal # CIP-23-24-S3037A
Task 1: Wildlife Relocation Plan
Based on the data collection from the pre -construction surveys, Principal Biologist Dave Crawford will prepare a Wildlife Relocation Plan for any special- status wildlife species detected or expected to occur. The plan will include all habitat information from the work zone where the animal was found or potentially occurring and will utilize that information to make the determination where it should be relocated. The relocation area will be selected based on the best possible match of vegetation, soils, and/or water quality and temperature as appropriate. It is understood that the plan will be submitted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for approval and will be amended as necessary based on CDFW input and any potential changes in on-site conditions.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Senior Biologist $140/hr 24 $3,360.00
Task 1 Total $ 3,360.00
Task 2 – Pre-Construction Surveys
Subtask 2a – General Botanical Surveys
The RFP states that within one week of the initial physical disturbance, the Qualified Biologist shall conduct two distinct surveys, one of the surveys will be completed no more than 72 hours before the physical activities.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Senior Biologist $140/hr 16 $2,240.00
Cost Estimate
Biological Monitoring Services for Vista Canyon Bridge
and Road Improvements Project
Proposal # CIP-23-24-S3037A
Subtask 2b1 – General wildlife surveys.
The RFP states that within one week of the initial physical disturbance, the Qualified Biologist shall conduct two distinct surveys, one of the surveys will be completed no more than 72 hours before the physical activities.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Senior Biologist $140/hr 18 $2,520.00
Associate Biologist $110/hr 18 $1,980.00
Subtask 2b2 – Special Status Birds
The search for Cooper’s hawk, yellow warbler, Southern California rufous -crowned sparrow, white-tailed kite, California horned lark, summer tanager, white tailed kite and other species of concern likely to be found in the area or using the area to forage during the proposed project activities will be conducted concurrently with the general wildlife surveys.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Senior Biologist $140/hr 0 $0.00
Associate Biologist $110/hr 0 $0.00
Subtask 2b3 – Special Status Fish and Herpetofauna
If there is any surface water present in the portion of river within the project area, a permitted biologist will conduct a visual survey for unarmored threespine stickleback (UTS).
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Permitted Biologist $150/hr 8 $1,200.00
Additionally, the Qualified Biologist will survey for western spadefoot toads within the work zone. These surveys will be done concurrently with the general wildlife survey. Though recorded on the Vista Canyon site, western spadefoot are not known to utilize riverbeds. As such, their presence is not expected within the work zone. During legless lizard raking described below, the qualified biologist(s) will also be looking for burrowed spadefoot toads.
Also, completed concurrently with the general wildlife surveys, the qualified biologist will conduct sensitive herpetofauna surveys, such as California legless lizard, California glossy snake, coastal whiptail, coast horned lizard, or other rare or protected species.
Based on our knowledge of the site and surrounding areas, the presence of legless lizard has some potential at each end (north and south) of the disturbance area. An additional day will be set aside for raking and searching for legless lizards.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Senior Biologist $140/hr 8 $1,120.00
Associate Biologist $110/hr 8 $ 880.00
Cost Estimate
Biological Monitoring Services for Vista Canyon Bridge
and Road Improvements Project
Proposal # CIP-23-24-S3037A
Subtask 2b4 – Special Status Mammals
Concurrent with the general wildlife surveys, the qualified biologist(s) will also survey for southern California mountain lion, San Diego black -tailed jackrabbit, and other special- status mammal species likely to be found in the area. Based on our knowledge of the site, it is not anticipated that any of these special- status mammals will be residents of the work area.
Therefore, the need for separate and species -specific surveys would not be anticipated . Should any of these special- status mammals be observed or detected, they would be expected to leave the project site on their own when site preparation activities begin.
The possible exception is San Diego desert woodrat. Though not anticipated in the project footprint, if any nests or burrows are detected, live trapping and relocation may be necessary and would be completed in accordance with the Wildlife Relocation Plan.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Senior Biologist $140/hr 0 $0.00
Associate Biologist $110/hr 0 $0.00
Subtask 2b5 – Crotch’s Bumble Bee
A qualified biologist will survey the work areas for Crotch’s Bumble Bee prior to the start of project activities to identify whether wintering, nesting, or foraging habitats of the CBB are present on or within 100 feet of the project areas. If suitable habitat of any type is identified, a qualified biologist with appropriate take authorization will conduct a CBB survey using a CDFW- approved survey protocol no more than 30 days prior to commencing project activities.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Permitted Biologist $150/hr 16 $2,400.00
Subtask 2b6 – Rare Plants
The RFP states a q ualified Biologist will conduct three (3) focused rare plant surveys of the Project area during the plant blooming period. As previously noted, by the time the contract is awarded very few of the potentially occurring rare plants in the region will still be in bloom, and many will be desiccated beyond identification.
The RFP further states each survey shall verify the blooming period with a known reference site.
Assuming CDFW releases the reference site locations, an additional two days will be required to survey those sites for the target species and determine their current growth conditions. Those surveys will be completed one to two days prior to the first on-site surveys.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Senior Biologist $140/hr 40 $5,600.00
Task 2 Total $ 17,940.00
Cost Estimate
Biological Monitoring Services for Vista Canyon Bridge
and Road Improvements Project
Proposal # CIP-23-24-S3037A
Task 3 – Construction Monitoring
Compliance Biology will provide a qualified biologist to monitor construction following all guidelines and instructions provided in the RFP. This assumes nine(9) hour workdays (7am -4pm) plus one hour travel time for each of the assumed 325 workdays.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Monitoring Biologist $110/hr 3,250 $357,500.00
Task 3 Total $ 357,500.00
Task 4 - Implementation of Environmental Education Program
Subtask 4a – Assemble training materials for the construction workers in English and non - English (assume Spanish) interpretation.
Compliance Biology will prepare the Environmental Education Program consistent with all requirements outlined in the RFP. The program materials will be printed out on 11x17 paper and laminated. Multiple copies will be made to hand out at training.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Principal Biologist $165/hr 24 $3,960.00
Spanish Interpreter $100/hr 12 $1,200.00
Materials – Paper, lamination sheets $50.00
Subtask 4b – Present Training
The initial training will be completed at/or shortly after the preconstruction meeting scheduled by the City. The cost will be included within the meetings section of this cost estimate. Follow up training will occur as needed in the field by the biological monitor at no additional cost.
Task 4 Total $ 5,210.00
Task 5 – Reports
Subtask 5a – Daily Reports
Daily reports will be prepared at the end of each workday , reviewed by the Principal Biologist and submitted weekly to the City.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Principal Biologist $165/hr 164 $27,060.00
Associate Biologist $110/hr 164 $18,040.00
Cost Estimate
Biological Monitoring Services for Vista Canyon Bridge
and Road Improvements Project
Proposal # CIP-23-24-S3037A
Subtask 5b – Pre-construction Reports
Reports will be prepared for each of the pre-construction surveys. The Senior Biologist performing each survey will draft a report and that draft will be reviewed by the Principal Biologist, who will then forward each report to the City
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Principal Biologist $165/hr 12 $1,980.00
Senior Biologist $140/hr 24 $3,360.00
Subtask 5c - Final Report
A final project report will be submitted to the City within 30 days of project completion (bridge opening)
The report will include and/or discuss the following:
• Preconstruction survey dates
• Construction beginning and ending dates
• Names of on-site biological monitors
• Compliance with conditions
• Any aquatic invasive species found
• Total number of people trained.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Principal Biologist $165/hr 24 $3,960.00
Task 5 Total $ 54,400.00
TASK 6 – Project Management
The Principal Biologist will manage all day to day activities and coordinate with City and agency staff.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Principal Biologist $165/hr 60 $9,900.00
Task 6 Total $ 9,900.00
TASK 7 – Meetings
In order to maintain good communications with the City and regulatory agencies throughout the project it is anticipated that meetings will be held. This task assumes up to 12 hours for meetings.
Cost Estimate
Biological Monitoring Services for Vista Canyon Bridge
and Road Improvements Project
Proposal # CIP-23-24-S3037A
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Principal Biologist $165/hr 24 $3,960.00
Task 7 Total $ 3,960.00
TASK 8 – Contingencies
This section is included to cover any unanticipated tasks such that a contract amendment would not be required. Potential additional costs include five consecutive nights of small mammal trapping should nests/burrows of San Diego desert woodrat be discovered; additional raking/digging for legless lizards should several be found during initial surveys; additional meetings beyond those assumed; additional requests for surveys or reporting for regulatory agency personnel, etc. This task will only be billed if these additional requirements arise.
Personnel Rate Hours Cost
Senior Biologist $140/hr 60 $8,400.00
Associate Biologist $110/hr 60 $6,600.00
Task 8 Total $ 15,000.00
Cost Summary
Task 1 Wildlife Relocation Plan $ 3,360.00
Task 2 Pre- construction Surveys $ 17,940.00
Task 3 Construction Monitoring $393,250.00
Task 4 Environmental Education Plan $ 5,210.00
Task 5 Reports $ 54,400.00
Task 6 Project Management $ 9,900.00
Task 7 Meetings $ 3,960.00
Task 8 Contingencies $ 15,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL COST ESTIMATE $ 462,110.00
Cost Estimate
Biological Monitoring Services for Vista Canyon Bridge
and Road Improvements Project
Proposal # CIP-23-24-S3037A
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his proposal and associated costs represent a ‘Not To Exceed’ firm offer for a period of 90 days. The City’s contract and conditions therein are acceptable to Compliance Biology, Inc.
6/6/2024
Signature of Principal Date
David Crawford
Name of Principal