Water Well Contractor Continuing Education Program

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) GW284 is a master agreement focused on administering a Water Well Contractor Continuing Education Program. The contract provides comprehensive coursework and continuing education services for water well contractor licensure and renewal. Specifically, the program requires water well contractors to complete twelve (12) total hours of approved coursework, with six (6) hours dedicated to water well construction technologies, methodologies, practices, and Florida water well licensing rules, and the remaining six (6) hours covering health and safety requirements or business management practices.

The master agreement is awarded to the Florida Ground Water Association, Inc. (FGWA), a non-profit organization, and was originally established on February 19, 2014, with multiple subsequent amendments extending the contract period. The current contract term runs through February 18, 2025, with the most recent amendment (Amendment No. 3) extending the period for six months. The contract type is a master agreement specific to the state of Florida, with no direct compensation to FGWA, as the organization will offset expenses through administrative fees related to the continuing education program. The contract ensures ongoing professional development and regulatory compliance for water well contractors in Florida.