Contract Summary

This is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for professional appraisal services executed between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEPARTMENT) and Candler Appraisal Services, Inc. (CONTRACTOR), a Florida corporation located in Lake City. The contract is designated as DEP Contract No. PL315 and was executed on March 17, 2014. The relationship is structured as a professional consultant engagement on a task assignment basis, with work to be assigned through Task Assignment Notification Forms and Task Assignment Change Order Forms. The CONTRACTOR's services fall under Chapters 253 and 259, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 18-1, Florida Administrative Code, as may be amended.

The contract establishes professional appraisal services with a total contract value ceiling of $250,000 across all Task Assignments and Task Assignment Change Orders. Compensation is based on an hourly fee schedule with rates of $135.00 per hour for the first 12 months, $140.00 per hour for Year 2, and $145.00 per hour for Year 3 of the contract term. The initial contract period is three years from execution, with potential renewal for an additional three-year period contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability. Work is assigned on a task-by-task basis with fees negotiated according to the fee schedule or cost reimbursement models not to exceed amounts specified in individual task assignments. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for maintaining comprehensive general liability insurance ($100,000 per occurrence/$200,000 annual aggregate), automobile liability insurance ($200,000 combined single limit), and workers' compensation insurance. The contract authorizes use by other State of Florida governmental entities, and Christopher D. Candler, MAI, is designated as the primary appraisal service provider with assignment provisions if he becomes unavailable.