Design Contract forPennekamp - Center Project

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Master Agreement CN667 is a professional services contract focused on the design and development of the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Interpretive Center project in Monroe County. The IDV enables comprehensive architectural and engineering design services, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and potential construction phase services. Under this contract, multiple design firms such as K2M Design, GWWO, Curtis + Rogers, and others will collaborate to create a new interpretive center, concession building, and redesigned parking area, with project components spanning exhibit design, site planning, and infrastructure improvements.

The master agreement was awarded to K2M Design, Inc. on April 13, 2023, with a contract performance period extending through April 12, 2028. The contract is structured as a five-year master agreement with task-based assignments, allowing flexible professional services procurement. Geographically confined to Florida, specifically Monroe County, the IDV operates as a combination fixed-fee and cost-reimbursement contract. While the total contract value varies by specific task assignments, one task order documented indicates a potential project budget of approximately $2.3 million for the Interpretive Center improvements. The contract allows for task-specific assignments with hourly rates ranging from $26.32 to $108.42 and includes provisions for potential contract renewal.