Technical Support for TCAA Program

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Master Agreement WQ012 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on technical support for the Tri-County Agricultural Area (TCAA) cost share program. The contract enables the University of Florida to provide comprehensive environmental monitoring and research services across multiple agricultural sites. Specific services include installing and managing water monitoring equipment, collecting and analyzing water quantity and quality data, tracking irrigation methods, and conducting comprehensive environmental assessments. The IDV covers surface water and groundwater monitoring at four primary farm locations: Sykes and Cooper Farm, Picolata Farm, Riverdale Farm, and Tater Farm.

The master agreement was awarded to the University of Florida on February 14, 2014, with an initial completion date of August 13, 2015. The contract is a task-based Master Agreement with a potential eighteen-month initial period and options for up to three additional years of renewal. Each task assignment varies in value, with documented task values ranging from approximately $47,000 to $87,000. The IDV covers the state of Florida and involves a combination of fee schedule and cost reimbursement mechanisms. Primary contract management is handled by the FDEP's Ground Water Management Section, with Mark Clark from the University of Florida's Soil and Water Science Department serving as the primary contractor representative.