26-9005 Putnam County Star Lake Connector Pace Lake Ranch Intended use of the Appraisal: To assist…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded a contract on May 20, 2026, for real estate appraisal services related to the Star Lake Connector and Pace Lake Ranch properties located in Putnam County, Florida. The contract, designated C7441F, is valued at $6,500 and has a completion date of June 19, 2026. The services are being procured on behalf of the Bureau of Appraisal, Division of State Lands, with the intended users being the client and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida.

The appraisal services will provide an opinion of market value for the subject properties as of the date of inspection, with individual lot valuations and a bulk value assessment to evaluate whether a bulk discount is warranted for the anticipated single-transaction acquisition. The deliverables include an electronic draft appraisal report in narrative format for a single parcel ownership, to be submitted prior to the due date without signature elements, followed by one electronic copy of the final report upon approval by the Chief Appraiser. Payment will be rendered upon completion of services, Department of Environmental Protection acceptance, and receipt of an itemized invoice, with partial payments permitted.