MCO Baseline Environmental Impact Investigations

Orlando International Airport
Baseline Due Diligence

Execution of on-call baseline investigations to establish property environmental conditions for tenant transitions and asset lifecycle management.

Contract Value

$25,000NTE

Professional Fees & Reimbursables

Regulatory Standard

62-780FAC

Florida Administrative Code Compliance

Service Type

BEIIPhase I/II

ASTM-Aligned Site Assessments

Strategic Objectives

The primary intent of these investigations is to establish a property's environmental "baseline" at a specific point in time—critical for the Aviation Authority when a new tenant obtains a lease or an existing tenant departs.

Liability Protection

Defining preexisting conditions to mitigate future environmental litigation and cleanup cost disputes.

Operational Readiness

Ensuring facilities meet safety standards for immediate occupancy and long-term asset health.

Technical Scope of Work

Multi-Media Assessments (ASTM & Chapter 62)

Full-scale analysis of soil, groundwater, and soil vapor in accordance with ASTM guidelines and Chapter 62-780 FAC.

Gaya's Note

The consultant/engineer tests the ground, water, and air under the buildings to see if anything leaked in the past. ASTM is the global "gold standard" rulebook for how to do this correctly, and Chapter 62 is the specific set of Florida laws the consultant/engineer must follow to keep the state government happy.

Industrial Hygiene & VOC Monitoring

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring for CO, CO2, VOCs, and fungal spores to ensure personnel safety.

Gaya's Note

The consultant/engineer checks if the air inside is safe to breathe for airport workers. VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are invisible gases that come from things like fuel or strong cleaners. If they're too high, they can make people sick, so the consultant/engineer measures them to ensure they are at safe levels.

Asset Structural Audits

Pre-demolition and pre-renovation asbestos surveys, including clearance monitoring for ongoing MCO facility upgrades.

Gaya's Note

Before the airport tears down or fixes a wall, the consultant/engineer makes sure there aren't hidden dangerous fibers (asbestos) that could get into the air. It’s a mandatory safety check before any construction starts.

Financial Breakdown

Professional Fees $15,000
Reimbursables $10,000
Total Addendum $25,000

Project

Consultant:

Montrose Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Asset / Client:

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Labor & Equipment Fee Schedule

Personnel rates as established in the GOAA Master Agreement

Personnel Labor Rates

Senior Project Manager $215.00 / hr
Project Manager $165.00 / hr
Professional Geologist (PG) $165.00 / hr
Environmental Scientist $115.00 / hr
Administrative Support $75.00 / hr

Equipment & Reimbursables

PID / Gas Detector $125.00 / day
Groundwater Sampling Kit $150.00 / day
Vehicle / Transport Fee $85.00 / day
PPE / Field Consumables $45.00 / person

Data sourced from GOAA Addendum No. 03 (Effective Jan 7, 2025)

Disclaimer: This briefing is for informational purposes only and represents a summary of the technical scope provided by Montrose Environmental Solutions. Labor rates and unit costs are subject to the master terms and conditions of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) purchasing guidelines. External link destinations are provided for continuity and do not constitute an endorsement of third-party content.

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