25-8909 Highlands County Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem Lake Apthorpe Mass Appraisal Intended use of…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded a contract on July 30, 2025, valued at $5,000.00, for real estate appraisal services related to the Lake Wales Ridge Ecosystem in Highlands County, Florida. The project involves a mass appraisal of lots, with the intended purpose of establishing market value for potential land acquisition by the Bureau of Appraisal, Division of State Lands, and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida.

The contract requires the delivery of an electronic draft appraisal document, excluding specific assignment elements such as report date and signatures. Upon approval by the Chief Appraisal, a final electronic copy must be submitted. The contract stipulates that payment is contingent upon service completion, DEP acceptance, and receipt of an itemized invoice. The contractor is obligated to re-perform work at no additional cost if services are deemed unsatisfactory, with the potential for non-payment or contract termination for failure to meet performance standards. The contract period extends from the award date to October 31, 2025, with a specified quantity of 5,000 units.