Professional Appraisal Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Master Agreement PL137 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) established to provide professional appraisal services statewide. The contract enables the procurement of specialized land appraisal services for various environmental and land acquisition projects, with a focus on properties related to state parks, conservation lands, and protection zones. Contractors perform comprehensive appraisals using Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), including detailed property evaluations, executive summaries, and market value assessments for specific land parcels across Florida.

The master agreement was originally awarded to Bell, Griffith and Associates, Inc. on February 7, 2008, with subsequent amendments extending the contract through February 6, 2014. The IDV is a per-task contract type covering the entire state of Florida, with hourly rates ranging from $150 to $165 per hour. While no minimum work volume is guaranteed, the contract allows the DEP to issue task-specific assignments for land appraisals, with individual task costs varying from approximately $3,000 to $6,000. The contract also includes provisions for potential use by other Florida governmental entities and requires contractors to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system for employment eligibility verification.