Comb. Baseline-Envir. Site Assess. or Baseline Doc. Reports

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has established a Master Agreement (PL523) for Combination Baseline Documentation-Environmental Site Assessment Reports and Related Services. This Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) enables the procurement of comprehensive environmental assessment services for less-than-fee-simple land acquisitions managed by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. The contract covers Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and Baseline Documentation Reports (BDR) for various properties across Florida, with services including detailed documentation of environmental conditions, potential contamination risks, habitat types, and listed species assessments.

The master agreement is awarded to Tetra Tech, Inc. and has a five-year performance period from November 1, 2023, to November 1, 2028, with potential for a five-year renewal. The contract covers statewide geographic coverage in Florida and operates on a fixed unit rate basis, with pricing ranging from $18.00 per acre for smaller properties (0-250 acres) to $3.25 per acre for properties exceeding 5,000 acres. Work is assigned through individual Task Assignment Notifications, and the contract includes provisions for quality assurance, reporting requirements, and potential annual rate adjustments up to 5%. The contractor is required to follow specific standards, including American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) guidelines for environmental assessments.