University of Central Florida Board of Trustees

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Master Agreement 22128 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on comprehensive invasive species research and management. The contract enables the procurement of specialized scientific services targeting invasive, non-native, nuisance, and introduced species within Florida's conservation lands and public waters. Key research areas include life history studies, biological control agent development, management techniques, genetic studies, monitoring, impact assessment, and educational outreach services related to invasive species.

The master agreement is awarded to the University of Central Florida (UCF) Board of Trustees, with a total not-to-exceed value of $900,000 over five years from January 27, 2023, to January 27, 2028. The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursement master agreement, with specific task assignments issued annually and 20% invoice retention until project completion. Specific task assignments to date include a $318,869 project for developing an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Python Detection System and other targeted research initiatives. The IDV covers statewide Florida geographic regions and provides a flexible mechanism for conducting targeted invasive species research through short-term, defined task assignments.