Structural, civil, mechanical, electrical & plu

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Master Agreement DC860 provides professional structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services for state park facilities and recreation infrastructure projects. This indefinite delivery vehicle authorizes comprehensive design and consulting services including initial design schematics, infrastructure design, surveys, soil reports, construction documents, construction supervision, and payment certification. Services are delivered on a combination of fixed-fee and cost-reimbursement basis, with individual task assignments specifying the scope, deliverables, and compensation for each project. The vehicle supports capital improvement initiatives and facility upgrades across multiple state parks, including utility system replacements, building renovations, renewable energy system design, structural assessments, and construction administration services. Reimbursable costs encompass transportation, living expenses, drawing reproduction, and permitting fees, with the contractor maintaining professional liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and commercial general liability coverage of $2,000,000 general aggregate.

GRAEF-USA, Inc. (formerly GRAEF, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc.) serves as the prime contractor for this master agreement administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks. The initial contract was executed on November 13, 2008, with a three-year base term and renewable for up to three additional one-year periods, ultimately extended through May 13, 2015. The agreement provides geographic coverage for Districts 3, 4, and 5 within the Division of Recreation and Parks throughout Florida. As a master agreement contract type, DC860 operates as an indefinite delivery vehicle without a specific total contract value, with compensation determined through individual task assignments. Professional fees are calculated using the State of Florida Design Professional Fee Guidelines, with rates subject to annual renegotiation; Amendment No. 1 authorized a 4.6 percent fee reduction for 2009 task orders, and Amendment No. 2 implemented additional rate reductions following statutory review requirements.