Professional Appraisal Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Master Agreement PL298 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused specifically on professional appraisal services. The contract enables the DEP to procure comprehensive land valuation services for various state land acquisition projects, primarily through the Florida Forever program. Under this master agreement, appraisers conduct fee-simple and market value assessments for diverse land parcels across Florida, including wetlands, uplands, and properties with potential environmental or conservation significance. The scope of services encompasses detailed property evaluations, narrative appraisal reports, and technical appraisal reviews following Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and Supplemental Appraisal Standards for the Board of Trustees.

The master agreement is awarded to Rogers Valuation & Acquisition, with Michael J. Rogers as the primary representative, and was originally established on March 31, 2014. The contract has been extended through multiple amendments, with the most recent extension running from March 31, 2014, to September 30, 2020. It covers statewide appraisal services within Florida, with a consistent hourly rate of $200.00. Task assignments under this IDV have ranged from small-scale appraisals valued at $1,800 to larger projects approaching $9,600, demonstrating flexibility in supporting various land acquisition and assessment needs for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.