Sarah BermUdez
Sarah BermUdez
Amelia M. Pereyra Bermudez Mantenimiento y Di do de Jardines La Romana, Rep.1 Dominicana 809 796 691
August 22, 2014
Mr. Jeffrey Epstein
Little St. James, USVI
Attn: Ann Rodriguez
Re: Little St. James, USVI Landscape
Site ""Clean Up""
Dear Mr. Epstein:
In discussions with Amy Cassell by phone on August 21, she expressed your preference to have us begin
your landscape project with ""Clean Up"." As I mentioned in our meeting on the Island, this was our first
impression. After full consideration of the requirements and demands of your project, we thought it best to
begin as we stated in our letter of August 19. However, in deference to your request, we will begin the
project as you have requested. We anticipate this project to conclude in several phases. Below is an outline
of Phase One:
Checklist of Areas for Measuring & Inspection
• 1. Land surrounding main pavilion and small houses • 11. Improve and Beautify Fruit Orchard
• 2. Areas adjacent to and around main pavilion • 12. Tropical Flowering Plant Area
• 3. Visitor's Entry Area • 13. Syrian Pavilion Surroundings
• 4. Master Bedroom Area • 14. Tennis Court Area
• 5. Entry Court
(Golf Cart Parking) • 15. Prepare Nursery for propagation and
proper care of plants, especially Bougainvillea.
• 6. Dock Area • 16. New Coconut Tree Plantings in existing groves.
• 7. Sides of the Visitor's Entry Area • 17. Additional Vegetation & Coconuts in Beach Areas
• 8. Flag Pole Pool Area • 18. Heliport
• 9. Lily Pond Garden Area • 19. Machinery Area
• 10. Cascades To Lily Pond • 20. Investigate other areas that require development.
PHASE ONE:
1. Ascertain requirements for other areas that need improvement and beautifying. Will add to checklist.
2. Measure Areas #1-20, with assistance from labor supplied by Client.
3. Begin "Clean Up" of Areas #1, 2, 3,4 listed in checklist above w/ labor supplied by Client.
4. Prune Existing Plants in areas #1, 2, 3, 4 listed in checklist above w/ labor supplied by Client.
5. Provide a Report of Findings of Site Review and Suggested Design Concepts
6. Work Schedule: 2 Travel Days; 2 Site Days. Total 4 Days for "Clean Up" & Measuring.
7. Compensation to be paid prior to arrival via wire transfer:
a. First Site Visit Consultation: $8,000
b. Second Site Visit for Measuring & Clean Up of Areas #1,2,3,4: $15,000
c. Compensation: US$23,000 plus travel, accommodation and related expenses for site
visit #2.*
*it is understood that client will pay for any and all labor assistance from island
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personnel.
Once Report of Findings is submitted and approved by Mr. Epstein, we can begin other phases of
this operation that will include but are not limited to the following:
H. Research Local Nurseries And Analyze Available Resources.
I. Possible Visit To Off Site Nurseries For Plant Materials.
J. Written Formal Report Of Our Findings, Including Best Plants and Recommended Suppliers.
K. Prepared Landscape Architectural Designs
L. Construction Documents, Approvals, Permits, or Licenses, if needed.
M. New Plant Purchase.
N. Garden Materials & Structures, as required.
0. Garden Design Implementation.
If the aforementioned is in agreement with you, please sign and send the attached "Letter of Agreement."
Payment can be transferred to our accounts. Once again, we thank you for the opportunity to meet you and
work on your garden.
Sincerely yours,
Sarah Bermudez
Master Gardener and Principal Designer
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Sarah Bermudez
Amelia M. Pereyra Bermudez Mantenimiento y Disetio de Jardines
La Romana, Rep. Dominican
809 796 1691
Letter of Understanding
This letter of understanding is between Sarah Bermudez and Jeffrey Epstein (Client) and is meant to outline PHASE ONE of
garden design for Little St. James Island, United States Virgin Islands.
I. Sarah Bermudez agrees to provide the following PHASE ONE services:
• 1. Land surrounding main pavilion and small houses. • 11. Improve and Beautify Fruit Orchard.
• 2. Areas adjacent to and around main pavilion. • 12. Tropical Flowering Plant Area.
• 3. Visitor's Entry Area. • 13. Syrian Pavilion Surroundings.
• 4. Master Bedroom Area. • 14. Tennis Court Area.
• 5. Entry Court.
(Golf Cart Parking) • 15. Prepare Nursery for propagation and
proper care of plants, especially Bougainvillea.
• 6. Dock Area. • 16. New Coconut Tree Plantings in existing groves.
• 7. Sides of the Visitor's Entry Area. • 17. Additional Vegetation & Coconuts in Beach Areas.
• a Flag Pole Pool Area • 18. Heliport.
• 9. Lily Pond Garden Area. • 19. Machinery Area.
• 10. Cascades To Lily Pond. • 20. Investigate other areas that require development.
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f)Ascertain requirements for other areas that need improvement and beautifying. Will add to checklist.
Measure Areas #1-20, with assistance from labor supplied by Client.
Begin "Clean Up" of Areas #1, 2, 3,4 listed in checklist above w/ labor supplied by Client.
Prune Existing Plants in areas #1, 2, 3, 4 listed in checklist above w/ labor supplied by Client.
Provide a Report of Findings of Site Review and Suggested Design Concepts
Work Schedule: 2 Travel Days; 2 Site Days. Total 4 Days for "Clean Up" & Measuring.
L Compensation:
Client agrees to pay US$23,000 plus travel, accommodation and related expenses in the following manner:
1. Upon signing of this Letter of Understanding, Client agrees to submit US$23,000.
2. Client agrees to submit payment for travel, accommodation, and related expenses as presented.
3. If client does not agree to these terms, then client agrees to submit payment for initial site visit expenses in the amount of
$8,000.
III. Additional Compensation:
Client acknowledges that this project will involve several PHASES. For each phase, Client understands additional fees will be
incurred. We will consult with Client prior to any additional research outside the boundaries of this letter of agreement.
IV Client Understands that
1. A Report of Findings will be submitted after Phase One Second Site Visit
2. The Second Site Visit does not include
a) Research Local Nurseries And Analyze Available Resources.
b) Possible Visit To Off Site Nurseries For Plant Materials.
c) Written Formal Report Of Our Findings, Including Best Plants and Recommended Suppliers.
d) Prepared Landscape Architectural Designs
e) Construction Documents, Approvals, Permits, or Licenses, if needed.
f) New Plant Purchase.
g) Garden Materials & Structures, as required.
h) Garden Design Implementation.
2. Mr. Epstein, or his agent, will need to approve the Report of Findings in order for further work to begin.
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Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Bermudez
Master Gardener/Principal Designer
CH accept this proposal/contract and agree to pay compensation of US$33,000 as noted under the Compensation section above.
I have read and agree to all of the provisions as specified under this Agreement.
O11 do not accept the terms of this agreement and agree only to settle payment for the initial site visit of US$8,000.
Signature of Client or Agent:
Please print name:
Executed on this day of 2014.
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Sarah Bermudez
Amelia M. Pereyra Bermudez Mantenimiento y Dierio de Jardines
La Romana, Rep. Dominican
809 796 1691
CONFIDENTIAL
Electronic Fund Transfer Information
1. Supplier name: Sarah Bermudez/Amelia Pereyra
2. Supplier Mailing Address: Sarah Bermudez
Pedro Henriquez Urena #155
Torre Citadel
Apt 12A - La Esperilla
Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.
3. Supplier phone: 809-796-1691
4. Supplier Emails:
Sarah Bermudez Bermudez
Amelia Pereyra Bermudez
5. Amount of Transfer
6. Supplier bank name and
address: 1:1 $33,000 U.S.
or
El $8,000 U.S.
Bank of New York
ABA 02100001
SWIF
ACT#
Amelia Pereyra y Sarah Bermudez
ACT# 326-500005-5 del Banco del Progreso
SWIFT BDPRDOSD
Avenida Libertad esq. Dr. Gonzalvo
Centro Comercial CCN Jumbo
La Romana, Dominican Republic
809 550 1111
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