Advanced Cleanup Program

Application Period - CURRENTLY OPEN

Posted October 8, 2024

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department), in accordance with Section 376.30713, F.S., will accept AC applications submitted between November 1, 2024, and on or before 5:00 p.m. on December 30, 2024, for Individual and Bundled sites. For this application period, the Department will allocate up to $10 million.  

There will be a public opening of timely received applications held on January 9, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Bob Martinez Center conference room 433 located at 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida. A virtual option to view the public opening can also be provided upon request.

Any updates to the AC forms and guidance will be posted on the Petroleum Restoration (PRP) Advanced Cleanup Program website by November 1, 2024.

The Petroleum Restoration Program AC Coordinator, Dona Milinkovich, is the point of contact for inquiries regarding the AC process (but no pre-bids or bidding information).  Inquiries can be submitted at Department of Environmental Protection, Petroleum Restoration Program, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 4530, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, or via telephone at (850)245-8872, or email: Dona.Milinkovich@FloridaDEP.gov.

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted June 25, 2024

The Department appreciates the interest received in doing business with the State of Florida. The solicitation has now been advertised on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) . Please continue to monitor VIP for any and all updates.

Solicitation No. & Title:  ITN 2024019 - Re-Advertisement Petroleum Contamination Site Response Action Services

Any communication between vendor community and the Department in relation to any competitive solicitation or scope of an upcoming competitive solicitation must cease to ensure that no vendor receives an unfair competitive advantage over another as this would automatically disqualify them from consideration for award.  Pursuant to section 287.057(19)(b), Florida Statutes, “An agency head may not proceed with a contract award under subparagraph (a)2. if a conflict of interest is based upon the vendor gaining an unfair competitive advantage.”

Advanced Cleanup Program

Application Period - CURRENTLY CLOSED

Posted May 1, 2024

Please visit the Advanced Cleanup Program (AC) page to access updated guidance and forms.  The information and forms are effective as of May 1, 2024.

PRP Lowers Funding Eligibility Score to 7

Posted March 29, 2024

Effective March 29, 2024, the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) has lowered the priority score funding threshold from 10 to 7.  As of March 28, 2024, the Program has approximately $199,488,293 obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received. 

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted February 14, 2024

The Program has posted the ATC Rate Negotiation form. Pursuant to the Agency Term Contract  Paragraph 11.B.ii. Rate increases may be requested annually and must be submitted in February in order for the request to be considered.  Rate increases must be requested in writing to Department and must be supported by a detailed justification which warrants the requested increase percentage (up to a maximum of 5% in any one year).

Any rate increase requests must be received by the Program at PRP.Contracts@dep.state.fl.us no later than February 29, 2024 for consideration. 

Contractor Procurement for Work in the Petroleum Restoration Program

Posted February 13, 2024

The Department appreciates the interest received in doing business with the State of Florida. There are currently no updates available. Please continue to monitor the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) as all competitive procurement opportunities for future Agency Term Contracts will be advertised within VIP.

Any communication between vendor community and the Department in relation to any upcoming competitive solicitation or scope of an upcoming competitive solicitation must cease to ensure that no vendor receives an unfair competitive advantage over another as this would automatically disqualify them from consideration for award.  Pursuant to section 287.057(19)(b), Florida Statutes, “An agency head may not proceed with a contract award under subparagraph (a)2. if a conflict of interest is based upon the vendor gaining an unfair competitive advantage.”

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted July 10, 2023

The Department appreciates the interest received in doing business with the State of Florida. The solicitation has now been advertised on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) . Please continue to monitor VIP for any and all updates.

Solicitation No. & Title: RFP 2024001 Petroleum Contamination Site Response Action Services

Any communication between vendor community and the Department in relation to any competitive solicitation or scope of an upcoming competitive solicitation must cease to ensure that no vendor receives an unfair competitive advantage over another as this would automatically disqualify them from consideration for award.  Pursuant to section 287.057(19)(b), Florida Statutes, “An agency head may not proceed with a contract award under subparagraph (a)2. if a conflict of interest is based upon the vendor gaining an unfair competitive advantage.”

Contractor Procurement for Work in the Petroleum Restoration Program

Posted February 24, 2023

The Department appreciates the interest received in doing business with the State of Florida. There are currently no updates available. Please continue to monitor the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) as all competitive procurement opportunities for future Agency Term Contracts will be advertised within VIP.

Any communication between vendor community and the Department in relation to any upcoming competitive solicitation or scope of an upcoming competitive solicitation must cease to ensure that no vendor receives an unfair competitive advantage over another as this would automatically disqualify them from consideration for award.  Pursuant to section 287.057(19)(b), Florida Statutes, “An agency head may not proceed with a contract award under subparagraph (a)2. if a conflict of interest is based upon the vendor gaining an unfair competitive advantage.”

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted January 27, 2023

The Program has posted the ATC Rate Change Request Form for use in requesting rate increases during the month of February.  The form allows for a total increase request under paragraphs 11.B.II and 11.C. by line item up to a total of 8% with justification.

  • Paragraph 11.B.ii. Rate increases may be requested annually and must be submitted in February in order for the request to be considered.  Rate increases must be requested in writing to Department and must be supported by a detailed justification which warrants the requested increase percentage (up to a maximum of 5% in any one year).
  • Paragraph 11.C. volatility in the marketplace (1) the volatility is due to causes wholly beyond Contractor’s control, (2) the volatility affects the marketplace or industry, not just the particular Contractor’s source of supply, (3) the effect on pricing or availability of supply is substantial, and (4) the volatility so affects Contractor that continued performance of the Restated Contract under its existing terms would result in a substantial loss.

Any rate increase requests must be received by the Program at PRP.Contracts@dep.state.fl.us no later than February 28, 2023 for consideration. 

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted September 26, 2022

All categories are now open for encumbering new work for select sites scored 10 (those with an eligibility order date prior to January 1, 1996). As of September 26, 2022 the department has approximately $155,743,384 obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received. 

Low-Scored Assessment (LSA)

Posted June 16, 2022

The Petroleum Restoration Program is now encumbering new work for Low-Scored Assessments.

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted June 3, 2022

All categories are now open for encumbering new work for select sites scored 10 (those with an eligibility order date prior to Jan. 1, 1991). As of June 3, 2022 the department has approximately $96,125,460 million obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received. In addition, $12,044,676 million in purchase orders have been fully approved by the program and will be issued through MFMP Next Generation as it comes online in July.

Advanced Cleanup Program

Application Period - CURRENTLY OPEN

Posted May 2, 2022

Please visit the Advanced Cleanup Program (AC) page to access updated guidance and forms.  The information and forms are effective as of May 2, 2022.

 2022 PRP Remediation Equipment Auction

Posted March 22, 2022

The Petroleum Restoration Program will be conducting an online auction for several remediation systems located in counties throughout the state. The document available at the link below shows the equipment planned to be auctioned and the groupings for lots. Due to the nature of the auction and because all items are located on private property, inspections will be limited to visual only from outside. The auction will be on Govdeals.com and requires registering prior to bidding and a $1,000 refundable deposit will be required if more than three items are bid on. The dates of the auction are March 28 through April 7, 2022.

Please visit Govdeals.com/FLDEP during the auction period, or Govdeals.com and check the remediation equipment category to access these items for auction.

ATC Rate Increase Request Update

Posted Feb. 17, 2022

As you are aware the Program posted the ATC Rate Negotiation form for use in requesting rate increases during the month of February in accordance with Paragraph 11.B.ii “Rate increases may be requested annually and must be submitted in February in order for the request to be considered.  Rate increases must be requested in writing to department and must be supported by a detailed justification which warrants the requested increase percentage (up to a maximum of 5% in any one year).” 

The department updated the ATC Rate Negotiation form for use in requesting rate increases for both Paragraph 11.B.ii and “an equitable adjustment in this Contract’s terms or pricing if pricing or availability of supply is affected by extreme and unforeseen circumstances causing volatility in the marketplace” in accordance with Paragraph 11.C. The new form allows for total increase requests by line item of up to 15% with justification under Paragraph 11.B.ii. and due to “(1) the volatility is due to causes wholly beyond Contractor’s control, (2) the volatility affects the marketplace or industry, not just the particular Contractor’s source of supply, (3) the effect on pricing or availability of supply is substantial and (4) the volatility so affects Contractor that continued performance of the Restated Contract under its existing terms would result in a substantial loss.”

Please submit any combined rate requests for Program consideration no later than March 21, 2022 to allow the program to move forward with implementing the necessary amendments. If you have already submitted a Paragraph 11.B.ii request, please let the program know if you are not planning to submit a combined request as replacement for your already submitted request.

ATC Rate Increase Request

Posted Feb. 1, 2022

According to the terms of the Amended and Restated Agency Term Contract, during the month of February requests for rate increases may be submitted. Requests to reduce rates may be submitted at any time for processing. Please use the updated ATC Rate Negotiation Workbook located on PRP Agency Term Contracts (ATC). If you notice that any rates are incorrect for your contract, please notify PRP.Contracts@FloridaDEP.gov. The updated workbook is posted to our webpage under the section "Other Lists and ATC Guidance Documents." ATC Rate Negotiation

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted Jan. 20, 2022

All categories are now open for encumbering new work for sites scored 11 or higher. As of Jan. 20, 2022 the department has approximately $101 million obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received.

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted Dec. 9, 2021

All categories are now open for encumbering new work for sites scored 15 or higher. As of Dec. 8, 2021 the department has approximately $92 million obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received.

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted Oct. 11, 2021

All categories are now open for encumbering new work for sites scored 25 or higher. We are also issuing new purchase orders and work orders for work under the Low Scored Site Initiative program. 

As of Oct. 11, 2021 the department has approximately $82 million obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received.

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted Aug. 27, 2021

All categories are now open for encumbering new work for sites scored 30 or higher.  We are also issuing purchase orders and work orders for the previously paused scopes of work that remain on the Aug. 24, 2021 Petroleum Restoration Program Weekly Sign Off, and all activities on sites awarded under Advanced Cleanup regardless of score. 

As of Aug. 26, 2021 the department has approximately $72 million obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received.

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted July 19, 2021

We are opening up additional categories for encumbering new work. The Petroleum Restoration Program will now be encumbering new work for not only Continued Remediation Operation & Maintenance (O&M); Well Abandonment for Site Closure (WASC); Remedial Action Plan (RAP); Pilot Test (PT); Post Active Remediation Monitoring (PARM); Natural Attenuation Monitoring (NAM); Safety Issues and Verification Sampling for Milestone Payment (VS); Free Product Recovery Initiative (FPRI), all activities on sites scored 60 or higher, all activities on sites proceeding under a Site Rehabilitation Funding Allocation Agreement (SRFA) and Advanced Cleanup Redevelopment (ACR) agreements. We are adding all activities on sites scored 45 or higher. We will continue to work with the Executive Office of the Governor and legislative budget offices to evaluate revenues, encumbrances and expenditures, and as it evolves, communicate any changes. 

As of July 1, 2021 the department has approximately $72.1 million obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received.

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted May 17, 2021

We are opening up additional categories for encumbering new work. The Petroleum Restoration Program will now be encumbering new work for not only Continued Remediation Operation & Maintenance (O&M); Well Abandonment for Site Closure (WASC); Remedial Action Plan (RAP); Pilot Test (PT); Post Active Remediation Monitoring (PARM); Natural Attenuation Monitoring (NAM); Safety Issues and Verification Sampling for Milestone Payment (VS); Free Product Recovery Initiative (FPRI), all activities on sites scored 75 or higher and all activities on sites proceeding under a Site Rehabilitation Funding Allocation Agreement (SRFA).  We are adding Advanced Cleanup Redevelopment (ACR) and all activities on sites scored 60 or higher. We will continue to work with the Executive Office of the Governor and legislative budget offices to evaluate revenues, encumbrances and expenditures, and as it evolves, communicate any changes. 

As of May 17, 2021, the department has paid out over $111.852 million this fiscal year to date and has approximately $69.943 million obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received.

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted March 12, 2021

We are opening up additional categories for encumbering new work. The Petroleum Restoration Program will now be encumbering new work for not only Continued Remediation Operation & Maintenance (O&M); Well Abandonment for Site Closure (WASC); Remedial Action Plan (RAP); Pilot Test (PT); Post Active Remediation Monitoring (PARM); Natural Attenuation Monitoring (NAM); Safety Issues and Verification Sampling for Milestone Payment (VS). We are adding Free Product Recovery Initiative (FPRI), all activities on sites scored 75 or higher and all activities on sites proceeding under a Site Rehabilitation Funding Allocation Agreement (SRFA). We will continue to work with the Executive Office of the Governor and legislative budget offices to evaluate revenues, encumbrances and expenditures, and as it evolves, communicate any changes. 

As of March 12, 2021, the department has paid out over $92.6 million this fiscal year to date and has approximately $81.2 million obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received.

ATC Rate Increase Request

Posted Feb. 5, 2021

According to the terms of the Amended and Restated Agency Term Contract, during the month of February requests for rate increases may be submitted. Requests to reduce rates may be submitted at anytime for processing. Please use the updated ATC Rate Negotiation Workbook located on the PRP Agency Term Contracts (ATC) webpage. If you notice that any rates are incorrect for your contract, please notify PRP.Contracts@FloridaDEP.gov. The updated workbook is posted to our webpage under the section "Other Lists and ATC Guidance Documents." ATC Rate Negotiation

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted Jan. 29, 2021

We are opening up an additional category for encumbering new work. The Petroleum Restoration Program will now be encumbering new work for not only Continued Remediation Operation & Maintenance (O&M); Well Abandonment for Site Closure (WASC); Remedial Action Plan (RAP); Pilot Test (PT);Post Active Remediation Monitoring (PARM); Safety Issues and Verification Sampling for Milestone Payment (VS). We are adding Natural Attenuation Monitoring (NAM). We will continue to work with the Executive Office of the Governor and legislative budget offices to evaluate revenues, encumbrances and expenditures, and as it evolves, communicate any changes. 

As of Jan. 28, 2021, the department has paid out over $78.2 million this fiscal year to date and has approximately $96.8 million obligated, which will continue to be paid out as invoices are received.

 

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted Nov. 23, 2020

We are opening up additional categories for encumbering new work. We will now be encumbering new work for not only Continued Remediation Operation & Maintenance (O&M); Well Abandonment for Site Closure (WASC); Safety Issues and Verification Sampling - for Milestone Payment (VS). We are adding Remedial Action Plan or Pilot Test and Post Active Remediation Monitoring (PARM). We will continue to work with the Executive Office of the Governor and legislative budget offices to evaluate revenues, encumbrances and expenditures, and as it evolves, communicate any changes.

Petroleum Restoration Program Update

Posted Sept. 23, 2020

Considering present circumstances, the state is experiencing a decline in revenue to the Inland Protection Trust Fund. Given the decline in revenue to this fund, we are pausing future obligations and prioritizing continued operation of remediation systems, well abandonment for site closure, securing sites and safety issues. We are working with the Executive Office of the Governor and Legislature to monitor this situation and, as it evolves, we will communicate any changes with you.

Chapter 62-769, F.A.C - Rulemaking

Posted Oct. 30, 2020

Effective Nov. 1, 2020, the Abandoned Tank Restoration Program rule has been updated to reduce the deductible to $0.00 and establish forms to apply. Please see Rule 62-769, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) for more information.

Subcontractor Verification

Posted July 1, 2020 and Effective Sept. 8, 2020

The ATC Payment of Subcontractors Summary Form must be submitted along with copies of all subcontractor invoice(s) with the purchase order final invoice package. This requirement applies only to purchase orders where the final invoice is submitted on or after Sept. 8, 2020. The form and ATC Subcontractor Payment Documentation Procedures are located on the Agency Term Contracts (ATC) webpage. Questions should be directed to your DEP contract manager.

Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program (PCPP) Updates

Various PCPP related documents including the PCPP Agreement Template and Instructions for Completion of PCPP Agreement have been updated and uploaded to the Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program (PCPP) page. Other updated documents include: PCPP Affidavit; LCAR Guidance; PCPP Information Sheet; PCPP Applicant Information Sheet; SOP - 2. Cleanup Program Summaries; and SOP - 3. Deductibles and CAPs.

ADaPT Data Deliverables

Posted Dec. 9, 2019

ADaPT Data Deliverable submissions will no longer be accepted through the PRP FTP site effective Jan. 1, 2020. Please submit through the DEP Business Portal (ESSA). If you have any questions, please contact PRP ADaPT Specialist Katharine Hoover at 850-245-8713 or Katharine.L.Hoover@FloridaDEP.gov.

Visit the ADaPT webpage for more information. 

Standardized Quote Form

Mandatory Use Beginning Jan. 1, 2020

A Standardized Quote Form has been developed for submission of all quotes. Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the Standardized Quote Form will be mandatory for submission of all quotes to be considered for a purchase order, work order or change request. Please see instructions in the workbook (tab 2). Valid quotes must be submitted by the subcontractor concurrently to both the ATC and the site manager as indicated in the header of the form. If the site manager is not copied, the quote will not be considered.

Low-Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) Application & Contractor Selection Sheet Update

Posted Sept. 19, 2019

The LSSI Application & Contractor Selection Sheet has been updated and can be found on the Low-Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) webpage. 

Please begin using this revised application now. Previous versions of this application will not be accepted beginning Dec. 1, 2019.

PRP Lowers Funding Eligibility Score to 11

Posted Aug. 15, 2019

Effective Aug. 15, 2019, the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) has lowered the priority score funding threshold from 12 to 11.

Travel Per Diem Timeframes Updated

Posted April 25, 2019

The travel per diem quarterly timeframes have been updated as follows and are reflected in the Travel Per Diem Drawing.

  • Quarter 1:  12 a.m. - 5:59 a.m.
  • Quarter 2:  6 a.m. - 11:59 a.m.
  • Quarter 3:  Noon - 5:59 p.m.
  • Quarter 4:  6 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.

PRP Site Manager Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Posted June 29, 2018

The PRP Site Manager Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) webpage is now live. The SOP is a living document that will be updated as the program evolves and grows. The SOP contains links to various content and publications to assist site managers and PRP staff with performing daily tasks. If you have suggestions for updates or additional content, email Kyle.Kilga@FloridaDEP.gov.

Subcontractor Payment Assistance

Posted June 25, 2018

The Petroleum Restoration Program has provided the attached user guide (located on the Administrative Guidance webpage) to assist subcontractors in determining if payment has been made in relation to work they have performed on a project funded under contract from the Petroleum Restoration Program. 

Notice of LSSI Updates

Posted April 17, 2018

The Department of Environmental Protection has revised the Low-Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) Work Order Template effective May 1, 2018. The Work Order Terms & Conditions for LSSI work orders have been updated to closely mirror the terms and conditions of the department’s Agency Term Contract in regard to performance requirements and metrics. Site managers and contractors should familiarize themselves with these updates to ensure contract compliance. Particular sections of interest that have been updated include Section 2 (Additional Terms & Conditions), Section 3 (Retainage and Forfeiture of Retainage), Section 4 (Financial Consequences for Unsatisfactory Performance) and Exhibit A (Public Records Requirements).

In addition, PRP Accounting is now accepting LSSI Work Order invoices electronically. An original signature or certified signature is required for all signature blocks. Contractors may submit electronic invoices for processing to the PRP Accounting shared mailbox - LSSI_Invoices@FloridaDEP.gov.

Any questions regarding the LSSI Template or electronic invoice procedures can be referred to Felicia Mizener at 850-245-8893 or via email at Felicia.Mizener@FloridaDEP.gov.

CPE Suggestion Mailbox

Posted July 18, 2017

The Petroleum Restoration Program has created a repository for submittal of suggestions for updates to the Contractor Performance Evaluation Form incorporated in Rule 62-772.300(6), Florida Administrative Code. Please email recommendations to CPE.Suggestions@FloridaDEP.gov. 

Notice of Acceptance of Applications for

Advanced Cleanup of Individual Sites Scheduled for Redevelopment

Beginning July 3, 2017

Posted June 30, 2017

The Petroleum Restoration Program has provided the below links for information regarding Advanced Cleanup of Individual Sites Scheduled for Redevelopment. Applications may be submitted beginning July 3, 2017. These documents may be updated periodically by the PRP. 

Conditional Closure Agreement (Update)

Posted Nov. 16, 2016

The Petroleum Restoration Program has updated the Conditional Closure Agreement (CCA) and the Declaration of Interim Restrictive Covenant (RC) to address applications where the property use is prohibited or has an existing well. The previous documents dated 9/1/16 will be accepted if received by Dec. 1, 2016. However, if the current property use already falls in a prohibited category (as outlined in the RC dated 9/1/16-section 2.) and/or the property has a water use well, you must submit the revised forms dated 11/9/16. Updated forms and instructions are available on the PRP Programs webpage.

Any questions regarding the CCA process can be referred to Kyle Kilga at 850-245-8855 or Kyle.Kilga@FloridaDEP.gov.

Petroleum Restoration Program Changes

Effective Sept. 1, 2016

  • Retainage for new work funded by the Petroleum Restoration Program through Work Orders (WO) and Purchase Orders (PO) issued after Aug. 31, 2016, will be 5%.
  • Field Requests for Change Orders can be authorized only if sufficient contingent funding is available in the SPI to offset the change amount for a net zero change. Prior to mobilizing for the field work, confirm that contingent funding is available (if appropriate). The change order form and guidance are both available on the Templates webpage.
  • Projections for upcoming assignments through the Contractor Selection Formula (CSF) can be found on the program's Monthly Dashboard Update webpage.

Revisions to Ch. 62-772, F.A.C., Procurement Procedures for the Petroleum Restoration Program

Posted June 28, 2016

The Petroleum Restoration Program is pleased to announce revisions to Chapter 62-772, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), are in effect, and statutory revisions related to PRP will be effective July 1, 2016. Please see PDF linked below for important policies, procedures, guidance and links to related documents. PRP welcomes any comments and/or suggestions to improve these documents; however, please use these forms at this time to allow implementation of applicable laws.

PRP Facilitator Option

Posted Feb. 24, 2016

The Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) is excited to announce the PRP Facilitator option to assist property owners and responsible parties with at least 20 program eligible sites. The PRP Facilitator option provides qualifying property owners and responsible parties with an individual point of contact known as a PRP Facilitator (Facilitator). Individual site managers will still be overseeing the administrative and technical aspects of site cleanup; however, the Facilitator will able to provide program support on a more global basis.

The Facilitator option will also assist the PRP management in identifying any issues with Agency Term Contractors (ATCs) or PRP staff in order to address them in a timely manner. If you are interested in this option or if you have questions, please contact:

In order to be assigned a PRP Facilitator, please provide a list of your funding eligible sites.

Automated Data Processing Tool (ADaPT) User Guide

 

The Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) has posted the Automated Data Processing Tool (ADaPT) User Guide on the Division of Waste Management ADaPT page. Electronic laboratory data deliverables are a requirement of the DEP Petroleum Restoration Program. Please refer to the Division of Waste Management ADaPT webpage for additional information.

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