Appraisal Services

This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is a professional appraisal services contract administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), specifically designed to support land acquisition and valuation efforts across the state. The master agreement enables the procurement of specialized real estate appraisal services for various state-managed properties, including state parks, wildlife management areas, and conservation lands. Primarily focused on projects funded through the Florida Forever program, the IDV allows for task-specific appraisals of diverse land parcels ranging from small subdivision lots to large tracts of wetlands and uplands, with appraisers required to follow Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Supplemental Appraisal Standards.

The master agreement is held by Stewart & Company, Inc., with William E. Stewart, Jr. serving as the primary contractor representative. The contract was originally awarded on March 26, 2014, with an initial term of three years and a subsequent amendment extending the performance period to March 25, 2020. The IDV covers statewide appraisal services in Florida, with a total contract value not to exceed $250,000 and hourly rates ranging from $125 to $130 per hour. Individual task assignments are issued on a fixed-price basis, with costs varying depending on the specific property and complexity of the appraisal, typically ranging from $1,125 to $1,950 per task. The contract operates on a non-guaranteed minimum work basis, with tasks assigned through specific Task Assignment Notification Forms as needed by the DEP.