Rio Grande - Rio Grande Initiative_Application_2008

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Scope of Work Please summarize the proposed scope of work Please refer to Part 2 of the Criteria and Guidance document for detailed requirements. On the following page there is an example format for the Scope ofW ork You can use the example format or your own format, provided that comparable information is included. The scope of work should outline by task how the water activity will be accomplished. It is important that the scope of work detail the specific steps, activities/procedures that will be followed to accomplish the water activity and the specific products/deliverables that will be accomplished. The scope of work should include but not be limited to: task description, key personnel, budget, schedule and deliverables and the final report/project documentation upon completion of the water activity. The scope of work will form the basis for the contract between the Applicant and the State of Colorado. In short, the Applicant is agreeing to undertake the work for the compensation outlined in the scope of work and budget, and in return, the State of Colorado is receiving the deliverables/products specified. Summarized below is a suggested format for the Scope ofW ork I. Tasks Description of tasks: The overall GOCO Legacy Grant funds the acquisition of six conservation easements over three years. The WSRA matching funds are targeted for use on four of these projects. The tasks involved in completing each conservation easement are as follows: Implementation of voluntary conservation easements on four key parcels on the Rio Grande corridor including: 1) Negotiations with landowners as to terms and conditions of conservation easement 2) Perform all due diligence as required by law and according to the funding sources (such as GOCO, CDOW, etc.) including: . Obtain appraisal by qualified appraiser (Note: Documentation of the costs via a valid, independent appraisal of the value ofthe conservation easement, documentation of "fair market value", a full legal description and maps of the properties will be provided to the CWCB as the steps of the due diligence process are completed. . Complete title work . Identify mineral ownership and if necessary, obtain mineral remoteness letter from qualified geologist . Identify water rights for inclusion in deed . Obtain approval of Ditch Company Board of Directors (if applicable) . Surveys as needed (to determine boundaries, building envelope- if applicable, etc.) . Phase I Environmental Site Assessment . Baseline Condition Report . Develop and negotiate Deed of Conservation Easement language with legal counsel for all parties . Develop management plan . Supply all necessary documents to funders (GOCO, CDOW, CWCB-as the case may be) for reVIew Page 23 of 32 Rio Grande Initiative Janual'Y 2008