Hyperspectral Imagery at Aquatic Preserves

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) is a master agreement focused on professional appraisal services across the state. This contract vehicle enables task-based appraisal assignments for various state land acquisition and environmental conservation projects, including Florida Forever program initiatives. The IDV allows for flexible procurement of appraisal services with individual task assignments covering diverse property types such as ecosystem preserves, state parks, conservation lands, and utility easements.

The master agreement was established with multiple prime contractors, including Tuttle-Armfield-Wagner Appraisal and Research, Inc. and Carlson, Norris & Associates, Inc. The contract type is a professional services indefinite delivery vehicle with a typical three-year term, renewable based on performance and fund availability. Each contractor's contract is capped at $250,000, with hourly rates ranging from $100-$135 per hour. The geographic coverage is statewide Florida, and the contract allows task assignments for governmental entities including state agencies, university systems, water management districts, counties, and local public agencies. Contract periods generally span from 2006 to 2020, with options for extensions and amendments.