Blanket purchase order for the annual Drinking Water Operating License Fees at Ichetucknee Springs…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded a blanket purchase order (Contract No. C77DFD) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for annual Drinking Water Operating License Fees at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. The contract is valued at $100 and covers two separate Drinking Water Operating Licenses required for the park's dual entry points: the North entrance and the South entrance. Each license is assessed at $50 annually, resulting in a total annual fee of $100 for both locations. This purchase order represents a renewal of services previously provided under purchase order C5AAAB.

The contract authorizes advance payment of the drinking water license fees in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 215.422(15), based on the determination that the services are essential to state agency operations, advance payment generates savings exceeding investment earnings, and the fees are available only through advance payment. The specific location of performance is Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Florida. The prime contractor name is not identified in the contract award documentation provided.