Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps and Services

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Master Agreement 20168 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on environmental and geospatial services, specifically targeting Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) mapping and marine debris documentation. The contract enables procurement of professional services including aerial imagery acquisition, image processing, marine debris mapping, coastal survey work, and development of comprehensive environmental mapping products. These services cover various geographic areas within Florida, including the Southwest Florida coastline, Ten Thousand Islands, and the Florida Panhandle, with applications ranging from oil spill response planning to coastal development project support.

The master agreement is awarded to NV5 Geospatial, Inc. (formerly Quantum Spatial, Inc.), with an original contract period from January 25, 2021, to September 30, 2023, and subsequent renewals extending the contract to September 30, 2026. The IDV has a total contract value not to exceed $900,000, with individual task assignments ranging from $82,515 to $299,840. The contract is a state-level professional services agreement covering the entire state of Florida, utilizing competitive procurement methods and offering labor rates between $67.21 and $184.80 per hour across various professional categories. Task assignments have included projects such as large marine debris mapping, derelict vessel identification, and Environmental Sensitivity Index map development.