Approval of $151,560 Contract for Water Basin Analysis

Original title: Request Approval of Task Order: 24Q-268-TO-02 Basin Management Action Plans Analysis - Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc., Alachua, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $151,560)

Record date · January 6, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is considering a $151,560 for Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. to conduct an analysis of Basin Management Action Plans. The project is categorized as budget-neutral.

Why it matters

The county is authorizing a $151,560 expenditure for professional environmental consulting services to analyze water basin management plans, which impacts the county's environmental compliance strategy.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc.

The firm is the recipient of the $151,560 contract for professional services.

Indirectly affected

Alachua County taxpayers

County funds are being utilized to pay for the environmental analysis services.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a request to approve task order 24Q-268-TO-02.
The task order authorizes an expenditure of $151,560.
The contract is awarded to Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc.
The project scope involves an analysis of Basin Management Action Plans.

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The budget impact is stated as neutral.
The document is filed under number 2025-21602.
The item is currently listed as 'Agenda Ready' for the consent calendar.
The item was introduced on December 18, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP)?

A BMAP is a framework for water quality restoration that contains local and state commitments to reduce pollutant loading to a water body.

What does 'budget-neutral' mean in this context?

It indicates that the expenditure is already accounted for within existing budget allocations and does not require new or additional funding sources.

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