Professional Appraisal Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Master Agreement PL156 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for professional appraisal services across the state. This contract enables the FDEP to procure specialized land and property appraisal services on a task-by-task basis, covering various land acquisition and assessment projects. The IDV allows for the flexible engagement of appraisal contractors to conduct detailed property evaluations, including summary appraisal reports, land parcel assessments, and property valuations for state park additions, conservation lands, and other environmental project needs.

The master agreement was originally awarded to Stewart & Company, Inc. and later amended to include M.R. Ford & Associates, Inc. as a contractor. The contract was initially executed on March 3, 2008, with an original completion date of March 2, 2011, and subsequently extended through March 2, 2014 with potential renewal options. The IDV covers statewide appraisal services throughout Florida, with hourly rates ranging from $125 to $200 per hour, depending on the contract year. The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursement agreement, utilizing a task assignment notification process for individual project engagements, and includes provisions for detailed reporting, adherence to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and specific project funding mechanisms.