Appraisal Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) established Master Agreement PL345 as an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for professional appraisal services across the state. This contract enables task-based appraisal assignments focused on land valuation, conservation easements, and property assessments. Specifically, the IDV allows for comprehensive appraisal services including field inspections, draft and final reports, and detailed property evaluations following Florida Statutes and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

The master contract was awarded to Fruitticher-Lowery Appraisal Group, Inc., based in Pensacola, Florida, with an initial period of performance from April 2, 2014, to April 1, 2017, and subsequent renewals extending through September 30, 2020. The contract covers statewide geographic areas within Florida and operates as a cost-reimbursement/fixed-price vehicle with a standardized hourly rate of $175.00. Task assignments under this IDV are limited to $250,000 per task, and the contract allows potential utilization by other Florida governmental entities. The primary point of contact is Tom Fruitticher, MAI, who represents the prime contractor for these professional appraisal services.