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Consulting Services for Restoration Strategies Study of Lakes Apopka and Jesup

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive restoration strategies study of Lakes Apopka and Jesup in Central Florida. - Government Buyer: - St. Johns River Water Management District - Scope of Work: - Conduct in-depth studies to identify and recommend cost-effective projects for nutrient removal and mitigation in both lakes - Evaluate and propose solutions for controlling invasive species - Analyze the impacts of raising average lake levels and/or increasing depth in specific areas - Assess environmental impacts (water quality, water supply, effects on native wildlife and aquatic plants) - Assess economic impacts (property values, business effects) - Assess recreational impacts (fishing and hunting opportunities) - Provide detailed project plans, technical memoranda, and cost estimates for each option studied - Prepare draft and final reports for submission to the Governor and Legislature - Requirements: - Deliverables must conform to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) requirements - All work must be completed by the specified contract end date - Estimated budget for the study is $5,000,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named in the solicitation - The opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms with expertise in environmental restoration, impact analysis, and project planning

Description

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking qualified consultants to perform lake-specific restoration studies for Lakes Apopka and Jesup. The studies must include options to remove or mitigate nutrients and invasive species and explore the impacts of raising the average lake level and/or increasing the depth in some or all areas of the lakes. The study should also assess potential environmental, economic, and recreational impacts and provide estimated construction costs for each option. The work is funded with an estimated budget of $5,000,000 and must be completed by February 26, 2027.

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