Combo Baseline Documentation/ESA Reports

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Master Agreement PL265 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to provide comprehensive environmental site assessment and baseline documentation services for land acquisitions. The contract specifically supports the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund by offering detailed environmental investigations, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and Baseline Documentation Reports. Services encompass reviewing historical records, conducting field surveys, identifying natural resources, assessing land use activities, evaluating potential contamination risks, and preparing comprehensive documentation reports for conservation and land acquisition projects.

The master agreement was originally awarded to Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) on June 1, 2013, with an initial five-year term and subsequent extensions. The contract covers the entire state of Florida and allows for task assignments with variable pricing based on project acreage, ranging from $1.75 to $16.00 per acre. The most recent amendment (Amendment No. 3) extended the contract through November 30, 2023, with a total potential contract value of up to $40,000,000. Key provisions include mandatory use of the E-Verify system, professional liability insurance requirements, and compliance with Florida Public Records law. Task assignments under this IDV have been executed for various properties across multiple Florida counties, demonstrating the contract's flexibility and broad applicability in environmental assessment services.