CN-370000-PL156.pdf

This document is a professional services contract between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Stewart & Company, Inc., a Florida-based appraisal services firm located in Fort Myers. The contract, designated as DEP Contract No. PL156, is for statewide professional appraisal services and was executed in February 2008 with William Stewart, Jr., MAI, SRA serving as the company's contract manager.

The contract establishes an indefinite delivery vehicle for professional appraisal services to be performed on a task assignment basis, with an hourly fee schedule ranging from $150 per hour in 2008 to $200 per hour in 2013. The agreement allows the FDEP to retain Stewart & Company for specialized appraisal projects across the State of Florida, with compensation negotiated for each specific task assignment. The contract includes provisions for task assignment notifications, change orders, and detailed invoicing procedures. The contract has a base term of three years with the potential for renewal, and includes standard state government contract provisions regarding insurance, subcontracting, non-discrimination, and performance standards.