Coastal Engineering Services

The Master Agreement provides professional coastal engineering services throughout Florida's State Park System on a task assignment basis. Services available under this IDV encompass comprehensive coastal and marine engineering solutions, including schematic design, infrastructure design, surveys, construction documents, bidding assistance, construction supervision, and project management. Specific applications include bulkhead repairs and maintenance, jetty improvements, living shoreline design and permitting, coral reef restoration and stabilization, fishing pier acoustic assessments, and groinfield modifications. The contract is structured to deliver specialized engineering support for coastal projects affecting state-owned properties, with authorized subcontractors providing supplementary expertise in surveying, environmental consulting, and geotechnical services.

Olsen Associates, Inc., a Florida corporation headquartered in Jacksonville, serves as the prime contractor for this Master Agreement issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks. The contract was awarded under the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act (Florida Statutes 287.055) and became effective February 3, 2011, with an initial three-year term and options for up to three additional one-year renewal periods. The contract was extended through Amendment 1 to February 3, 2017, providing coverage across all Florida state parks. Services are compensated through a combination of fixed fees and cost reimbursement structures, with compensation determined on a task-by-task basis as work is assigned. The consultant maintains professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and general liability coverage of $2,000,000 in the aggregate, consistent with contract requirements for this scope of professional services.