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I will characterize the plant and wildlife habitat across the project and in the nearby vicinity, in order to establish the potential for rare species presence. I will map the potential habitat on aerial ' photos and transfer the information to site maps. Should the habitat characterization and ONHP database search indicate a low probability of rare species being present, I will discontinue the sequence of raze plant surveys at your direction. Task 3. Documentation Development All office and field data will be compiled and presented in the reporting formats required by the reviewing and regulatory agency staff. The Rare Plant Survey and Habitat Characterization will be fully documented and presented concisely and clearly in a Report of Findings. Required graphic information, including Rare Plant Locations Map and ONHP Plant Sightings forms, will be included in the document where appropriate and in the Appendices. The report will be provided to you for draft review, input and approval. Following your approval, I will finalize the document and submit three copies to you for your future use (such as attachments for eventual Joint Permit Applications for the Channel Enhancement Project). Please note that rare plant locations should be kept confidential and shared on a need-to know basis, for protection of the resource. Task 4. Client and Agency Coordination During Review It is atrticipated that some coordination may be required with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as the Oregon Natural Heritage Program and the Native Plant Society of Oregon. Additional coordination will be required at the time of wetland fill /removal permit applicatioq and will be included in firture estimates for that work. Fees I propose to complete the services outlined above on an hourly basis, and I anticipate that certain expenses will be incurred for mileage during site visits, and report production. The following is my not-to-exceed estimate of hours and costs required for the project. Task 1. Office Research $ 850 Compilation of Base Information 6 hrs Coordination with ONHP, USFWS, NPSO 4 hrs Task 2. Field Research $1955 Habitat Characterization Site Visit 8 hrs • Sequential Rare Plant Surveys (5 visits x 3 hrs ea.) 15 hrs Task 3. Documentation Development $2720 Development of Habitat Characterization Report 12 hrs Rare Plant Survey Report 20 hrs Task 4. Client and Agency Coordination During Review 10 hrs $ 850 Anticipated Expenses (mileage, documentation reproduction) 250 Total: $6625 Fees and expenses will be billed monthly on an hourly basis according to the rates and terms specified in the Professional Services Contract: my billing rate is $85 / hr, mileage will be billed at $0.36 /mile; and other expenses will be billed at cost. Only hours actually spent on this project will be billed, and some savings may be found if actual costs differ from the above estimates as the project progresses. I understand that, should the costs exceed the above estimate, it will be necessary to discuss the over-nms and strategize alternatives.