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NORTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No. 26B-003

Well Construction and Aquifer Testing in Bay County, Florida

The Northwest Florida Water Management District (District), 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333, is soliciting bids for “Well Construction and Aquifer Testing in Bay County, Florida” to include the construction and testing of one (1) Floridan aquifer monitoring well, one (1) intermediate aquifer monitoring well, and one (1) surficial aquifer monitoring well. The wells will be constructed at a site in southern Bay County, within the St. Andrews State Park. A specific capacity test lasting up to a minimum of 48 hours will be performed on the Floridan aquifer monitoring well. Work must be scheduled to accomplish both drilling and testing activities in a single mobilization. It is anticipated that the proposed work will start October 2026 and take approximately three (3) months to complete.

The deadline for submission of bids and the opening of the sealed bids is 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time (ET) September 1, 2026. The bid opening is open to the public. Provisions will be made to accommodate those with a disability provided the District is given at least 72 hours advance notice. All bids must conform to the instructions in the Invitation to Bid (ITB) and comply with applicable Florida Statutes. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the complete ITB package from the District’s website at: (http://www.nwfwater.com), from the DemandStar website at:

(https://www.demandstar.com/app/login), or from the State of Florida’s Vendor Information Portal website at: (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/) http://www.nwfwater.com/ https://www.demandstar.com/app/login https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

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Table of Contents

PART 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.2 PURPOSE

1.3 ISSUING OFFICE, DATE AND LOCATION OF OPENING

1.4 INVITATION TO BID

1.5 AWARDING OF BID

1.6 DEVELOPMENT COSTS

1.7 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

1.8 DISTRICT FORMS AND RULES

1.9 VIRTUAL PRE-RESPONSE MEETING

1.10 INQUIRIES AND ADDENDA

1.11 TIMETABLE

1.12 DELAYS

1.13 SUBMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL

1.14 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

1.15 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

1.16 SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND IDEOLOGICAL INTERESTS

1.17 PUBLIC CRIMES/DISCRIMINATORY/ANTITRUST VIOLATOR VENDORS

1.18 SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES, BOYCOTTING

1.19 INSPECTOR GENERAL COOPERATION

1.20 COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

1.21 INSURANCE

1.22 PROHIBITED CONTACT

1.23 SPECIFICATION AND AWARD PROTEST

1.25 WAIVER OF MINOR IRREGULARITIES

1.26 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

1.27 PERFORMANCE BOND

PART 2. SCOPE OF WORK

PART 3. BID REQUIREMENTS

3.1 RULES FOR THE BIDS

3.2 BID BOND

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3.3 VENDOR REGISTRATION AND W-9 FORMS

3.4 RESPONDENT CHECKLIST

PART 4. EVALUATION OF BIDS

4.1 EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA

PART 5. FORMS

5.1 BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

5.2 BID SHEET FORM

5.3 BIDDER INFORMATION FORM

PART 6. DRAFT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT

ATTACHMENT A – SCOPE OF WORK and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT B – DRAFT AGREEMENT

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PART 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this bid, “respondent” or “bidder” means contractor, vendors, consultants, organizations, firms, or other persons submitting a response to this Invitation to Bid.

1.2 PURPOSE

The Northwest Florida Water Management District, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, Florida 32333, (hereinafter referred to as the “District”) is issuing this Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the project titled “Well Construction and Aquifer Testing in Bay County, Florida.”

1.3 ISSUING OFFICE, DATE AND LOCATION OF OPENING

Northwest Florida Water Management District Attn: Agency Clerk 81 Water Management Drive Havana, Florida 32333-4712

THE DISTRICT MUST RECEIVE ALL BIDS BY 2:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME,

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, THE DAY OF THE PUBLIC OPENING.

1.4 INVITATION TO BID

The District solicits offers for the services of responsible bidders to perform “Well Construction and Aquifer Testing in Bay County, Florida” to include the construction and testing of one (1) Floridan aquifer monitoring well, one (1) intermediate aquifer monitoring well, and one (1) surficial aquifer monitoring well. The wells will be constructed at a site in southern Bay County, within the St. Andrews State Park. A specific capacity test lasting up to a minimum of 48 hours will be performed on the Floridan aquifer monitoring well. Work must be scheduled to accomplish both drilling and testing activities in a single mobilization. It is anticipated that the proposed work will take approximately three (3) months to complete.

1.5 AWARDING OF BID

The District anticipates entering into a contract with the bidder who submits a qualified responsive bid judged by the District to be the lowest cost for the specified services. The District reserves the right to award the bid to the next lowest responsive bidder in the event the successful respondent fails to enter into the Agreement, or the Agreement with said respondent is terminated within 90 days of the effective date.

The respondent understands this bid does not constitute an agreement or a contract with the District. An official contract or agreement is not binding until the bids are reviewed and accepted by appointed staff, approved by the appropriate level of authority within the District, and the contract or agreement is executed by both parties.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to negotiate with the qualified

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Contractor(s) submitting the lowest bid(s), to waive any irregularities of a minor nature, and to solicit and re-advertise for other bids. Mistakes clearly evident on the face of the bid documents, such as computation errors, may be corrected by the District. Per s. 255.0991, F.S., the District has no regulation that provides Contractor preference as described in that statute.

All bids may be subject to the approval of the Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board at a duly noticed Board meeting.

Notice of a bid award shall be posted to the District’s website, DemandStar website, and the State of Florida’s Vendor Information Portal website.

1.6 DEVELOPMENT COSTS

The District shall not be responsible or liable for any expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of a response to this bid. Respondents should prepare the bid simply and economically, to provide a straightforward and concise description of the respondent's ability to meet the requirements of the bid.

1.7 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The award hereunder is subject to Ch. 112, F.S. All bidders shall disclose with their bids the name of any officer, director, board member or agent who is also an employee of the State of Florida, or any of its agencies. Further, all bidders shall disclose the name of any state employee or any board member or employee of the District who owns directly or indirectly an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the bidder’s firm, subsidiaries, or branches. If none, state none.

1.8 DISTRICT FORMS AND RULES

When included, all forms supplied by the Northwest Florida Water Management District shall be submitted with the bids. All bids must comply with applicable Florida Statutes, laws, and rules.

1.9 VIRTUAL PRE-RESPONSE MEETING

There will be a virtual pre-response meeting for this solicitation on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The pre-response meeting will be livestreamed and can be joined by clicking on the following link: https://nwfwater.com/Contact-Us/Meetings/. The purpose of the meeting is to answer any technical or administrative questions regarding this Invitation to Bid and the work to be performed. Although highly recommended, prospective respondents to the ITB are not required to attend the pre-response meeting to be considered.

1.10 INQUIRIES AND ADDENDA

All questions regarding this ITB shall be provided in writing and emailed to the Procurement Officer, Jessica Sullivan at Jessica.Sullivan@nwfwater.com no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Inquiries shall reference the date of the ITB opening and ITB title and number.

If addenda become necessary, the District will provide written addenda and post addenda on the https://nwfwater.com/Contact-Us/Meetings/ mailto:Jessica.Sullivan@nwfwater.com

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District’s website, DemandStar website, and on the State of Florida’s Vendor Information Portal website at least ten (10) calendar days before the bid opening date. Prospective bidders are responsible for determining whether addenda have been issued and are advised to check the websites or with the District’s Procurement Officer prior to submitting their bid.

Submission of a bid constitutes acknowledgment of receipt of all addenda. Bids will be construed as though all addenda have been received. Failure of the respondent to obtain any addenda does not relieve respondent from any and all obligations under the bid, as submitted. All addenda become part of the Contract Documents.

1.11 TIMETABLE

The District and respondents shall adhere to the following schedule in all actions concerning this bid.

• On July 29, 2026, the District issues the Invitation to Bid.

• From the time of issuance on July 29, 2026, until 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 19, 2026, the District will receive written inquiries by email on the ITB.

• On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, a voluntary, virtual pre-response meeting will be livestreamed and can be joined by clicking on the following link: https://nwfwater.com/Contact-Us/Meetings/.

• If substantive written inquiries are received, the District will issue an Addendum to respond to such inquiries at least ten (10) calendar days prior to bid opening.

• Bid Opening Deadline: The sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, September 1, 2026*. Bids received after the bid opening deadline will not be considered.

• From opening time, the District will review and evaluate the bids on a timely basis.

• The District may enter into a contract with the qualified Contractor submitting the lowest responsive bid after conducting negotiations and obtaining appropriate approvals.

*Denotes a public meeting.

1.12 DELAYS

The District may delay scheduled due dates if it is to the advantage of the District to do so. The District will notify respondents of all changes in scheduled due dates by posting the information to the District’s website, DemandStar website, and the State of Florida’s Vendor Information Portal website.

1.13 SUBMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL

Respondents must submit bids electronically through DemandStar. Submissions will be accepted through DemandStar only.

1) Submittals are accepted through the District’s online bid system, DemandStar.

Respondents must be registered with DemandStar in order to submit their responses on https://nwfwater.com/Contact-Us/Meetings/

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2) For instructions on how to complete a free registration with DemandStar, please consult the District’s DemandStar overview.

3) Instructions for submitting an online bid are available on the District’s website at:

https://nwfwater.com/business-finance/district-procurement/.

Bids not submitted through DemandStar do not constitute “delivery” and are not considered “received by” the District as required by this ITB. Submittal of bids other than through DemandStar shall not be accepted.

It is the respondent's responsibility to ensure his/her bid submission is delivered at the proper time.

Bids that are, for any reason, received after the established deadline will not be considered.

A respondent may withdraw a bid by notifying the District electronically at any time prior to the bid opening. Bids, once opened, become the property of the District and will not be returned to the respondents.

All bids must be made on the required Forms (see Part 5). All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the form must be fully completed and executed when submitted.

Respondents must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of their responses on the Forms by examination of the criteria and specifications including addenda. After bids have been submitted, respondents shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the number or type of parameters nor the accuracy required of each parameter.

Bids received by the District in response to this ITB will become a public record (unless an exemption to Florida’s Public Records Law applies) when the District provides notice of its intended decision or 30 days after opening the bids, whichever is earlier. If the District rejects all bids and concurrently provides notice of its intent to reissue the ITB, the rejected bids remain exempt from Florida’s Public Records Law until such time as the District provides notice of an intended decision concerning the reissued ITB or until it withdraws the reissued ITB. A bid is not exempt for longer than 12 months after the initial notice rejecting all bids.

Bids will be made available for inspection at the time the District posts notice of its decision or intended decision concerning contract awards or 30 days after the bid opening, whichever is earlier.

1.14 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The District recognizes fair and open competition as a basic tenet of public procurement.

Respondents doing business with the District are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, handicap, age, sex, or disability. It is the policy of the District to ensure that qualified respondents wishing to participate in the procurement process have the maximum opportunity to compete and perform on District contracts and purchases.

The District encourages participation by minority-, veteran-, and women-owned Certified Business Enterprises and requests that firms submit evidence of such designation with their bids.

For further information on designation as a certified business enterprise, visit http://www.demandstar.com/app/registration https://nwfwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DemandStar-overview.pdf https://nwfwater.com/business-finance/district-procurement/

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1.15 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The District does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This nondiscrimination policy involves every aspect of the District’s functions including one’s access to, participation, employment, or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Jack Furney, Division of Administrative Services, at (850) 539-5999.

1.16 SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND IDEOLOGICAL INTERESTS

In accordance with s. 287.05701, F.S., the District shall not request documentation of or consider a respondent’s social, political, or ideological interests in determining if the respondent is a responsible vendor. The District shall not give preference to a respondent based on the respondent’s social, political, or ideological interests.

1.17 PUBLIC CRIMES/DISCRIMINATORY/ANTITRUST VIOLATOR VENDORS

In accordance with ss. 287.133, 287.134, and 287.137, F.S., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted, discriminatory, or antitrust violator vendor lists may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in s. 287.017, F.S., for CATEGORY TWO, unless specified otherwise in these statutes. Questions regarding the lists may be directed to the Florida Department of Management Services, State Purchasing Division, at (850) 488-8440 or send email to purchasingcustomerservice@dms.fl.gov.

1.18 SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES, BOYCOTTING

Pursuant to s. 287.135, F.S., a company or other entity is ineligible to, and may not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with the District for goods or services of:

1. One hundred thousand dollars or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to s. 215.4725, F.S., or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; or

2. One million dollars or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity:

a. Is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized

Companies with Activities in Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to s.

215.473, F.S.; or

b. Is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd/get_certified https://www.dms.myflorida.com/agency_administration/office_of_supplier_diversity_osd/get_certified mailto:purchasingcustomerservice@dms.fl.gov

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By submitting a response, the respondent certifies that it is not currently on the aforementioned lists and is not participating in a boycott of Israel or engaged in such business operations and agrees to notify the District if placement on one of these lists occurs or the respondent engages in such business operations. If the respondent submits a false certification, the District may terminate the Agreement and shall bring a civil action against the respondent, as required in s. 287.135(5), F.S.

1.19 INSPECTOR GENERAL COOPERATION

Respondent understands and shall comply with s. 20.055(5), F.S., which states: “It is the duty of every state officer, employee, agency, special district, board, commission, contractor, and subcontractor to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to this section.”

1.20 COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

Respondent shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations in providing services to the District. This requirement includes compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety rules and regulations.

1.21 INSURANCE

The respondent, if awarded a contract, shall maintain insurance coverage. In the event a contract is awarded to a governmental entity or a self-insured organization, different insurance requirements may apply. Misrepresentation of any material fact, whether intentional or not, regarding the bidder’s insurance coverage, policies, or capabilities may be grounds for rejection of the bid and rescission of any ensuing contract. The respondent shall obtain all coverage as required by Florida law, including Workers Compensation and applicable professional liability insurance. Additionally, the respondent shall be insured as follows: General Liability, with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal injury; and $1,000,000 for property damage; Automobile Liability, with combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000; Workers Compensation and Employers Liability, with limits not less than: Bodily Injury by Accident $1,000,000 each accident; Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000 policy limit;

and Bodily Injury by Disease $1,000,000 each employee.

Evidence of all such insurance satisfactory to the District shall be furnished with the executed Agreement prior to beginning work, and all such insurance policies shall provide for a ten (10) business day notice to the District of cancellation or any material change in the terms of the insurance policies.

1.22 PROHIBITED CONTACT

Respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf shall not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the District posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the Procurement Officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

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1.23 SPECIFICATION AND AWARD PROTEST

Any person who is adversely affected by the District’s award shall file with the District a notice of protest in writing within 72 hours after the posting of the award. With respect to a protest of the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this ITB, including any provisions governing the methods for ranking bids, awarding contracts, reserving rights of further negotiation, or modifying or amending any contract, the notice of protest shall be filed in writing within 72 hours after the posting of the ITB or the addenda to the ITB that contains the new term, condition or specification that is protested. The formal written protest shall be filed within 10 days after the date the notice of protest is filed with a bond pursuant to s. 287.042(2)(c), F.S. Failure to file a notice of protest or failure to file a formal written protest shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Ch. 120, F.S. The formal written protest shall state with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based. Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays shall be excluded in the computation of the 72-hour time periods. The failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in s. 120.57(3), F.S., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Ch. 120, F.S.

1.24 PUBLICITY

The respondent shall obtain prior approval of the District for all news releases or other publicity pertaining to this bid or the service or any project to which it relates.

1.25 WAIVER OF MINOR IRREGULARITIES

The District may waive minor irregularities in bids received where such is merely a matter of form and not substance. Minor irregularities are defined as any deviation from a mandatory requirement of the ITB that, if waived, will not have an adverse effect on the District's interest and will not give a respondent an advantage or benefit not enjoyed by the other respondents. The District is not required to waive a minor irregularity and has the sole discretion to determine whether a minor irregularity should be waived.

1.26 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

Pursuant to their own governing laws, and subject to the agreement of the Vendor, other entities may be permitted to make purchases at the terms and conditions contained herein. Non-District purchases are independent of the agreement between District and Vendor, and the District shall not be a party to any transaction between the Vendor and any other purchaser.

1.27 PERFORMANCE BOND

A performance bond in the amount of one-hundred percent (100%) of the total contract amount (bidder’s total lump sum bid), with a corporate surety approved by the District, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract. A certified Cashier’s Check made payable to:

“NWFWMD” may be provided to the District, in lieu of a surety performance bond.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign bid bonds and performance bonds must file with each bond a certified

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The successful bidder will be required to execute the contract and provide the performance bond within ten (10) calendar days once the successful bidder is notified by the District Project Manager.

In case of failure of the bidder to execute the Agreement, the District may at its option consider the bidder in default, in which case the bid bond accompanying the bid proposal shall become the property of the District.

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PART 2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Scope of Work and Technical Specifications are provided in Attachment A.

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PART 3. BID REQUIREMENTS

3.1 RULES FOR THE BIDS

1. All bids must comply with applicable Florida Statutes, laws, and rules.

2. One electronic bid must be submitted through DemandStar. See Part 1, Section 1.13 Submission and Withdrawal for further details.

3. All bids shall be completed and submitted on the attached Forms (Part 5).

4. The District is not subject to Florida sales tax or to any federal excise taxes on all sales made directly to the District, and neither shall be included in the bid price.

5. Any transportation or other charges incurred in the delivery of products or services as specified must be included in the bid price, as noted on the bid sheet.

6. All costs whether direct or indirect which will ultimately be paid by the District must be included in the price on the Bid Sheet Form (Part 5.2). Any indirect, overhead, profit margin or other such costs, however named, must also be included in the bid price.

7. The award hereunder is subject to Ch. 112, F.S. All bidders shall disclose with their bids the name of any officer, director, board member, or agent who is also an employee of the State of Florida, or any of its agencies. Further, all bidders shall disclose the name of any state employee or any board member or employee of the District who owns directly or indirectly an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the bidder’s firm, subsidiaries, or branches.

8. The successful bidder will be required to execute the contract and provide the performance bond within ten (10) calendar days once the awarded successful bidder is notified by the District Project Manager. In case of failure of the successful bidder to execute the agreement within the timeline above, the District may at its opinion consider the bidder in default, in which case the District may award the bid to another bidder at its sole discretion.

9. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to negotiate with the qualified respondent submitting the lowest responsive bid, to waive any irregularities of a minor nature, and to solicit and re-advertise for other bids. Mistakes clearly evident on the face of the bid documents, such as computation errors, may be corrected by the District. Per

s. 255.0991, F.S., the District has no regulation that provides contractor preference as described in the statute.

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3.2 BID BOND

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the District for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid plus Additive Alternate. After the bid prices have been evaluated, the District will return the bid bonds for all bids but the three lowest qualified bids. When the Agreement is executed, the bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful bidders will be returned. The bid bond of the successful bidder will be retained until the performance bond has been executed and approved, after which the bid bond will be returned. A certified check may be provided to the District in lieu of a bid bond and should be made payable to: “NWFWMD.”

Attorneys-in-fact who sign bid bonds and performance bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their power of attorney.

Note: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as amended, see https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570_a-z.htm) and be authorized to transact business in the state where the project is located.]

3.3 VENDOR REGISTRATION AND W-9 FORMS

The successful bidder will be required to complete a Vendor Registration Form and W-9 Form once notified of award by the District Project Manager.

3.4 RESPONDENT CHECKLIST

Please review the checklist to ensure that you have properly followed the instructions. Many bids and proposals are rejected because the respondent simply failed to comply with required preparation and submission requirements.

☐ Have you performed a final review of your bid to ensure you included all required documentation? The omission of required items will result in rejection of the bid.

☐ Have you completed, signed, and included the Forms (pages 16 through 24)? Have you verified all amounts to ensure that they are complete and accurate?

☐ If a conflict of interest exists as described in Section 1.7 Conflict of Interest, have you included a statement of disclosure? If none, state none.

☐ Have you verified the submittal of your complete Bid Package through DemandStar before the deadline? Bids received after the date and time specified will not be considered.

https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570_a-z.htm

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PART 4. EVALUATION OF BIDS

4.1 EVALUATION METHOD AND CRITERIA

Evaluation of the Bid Package will be carried out by staff of the Northwest Florida Water Management District using the criteria listed below:

1. The bid will be awarded to the qualified respondent who submits the lowest total lump sum amount for the completion of all Work for “Well Construction and Aquifer Testing in Bay County, Florida.”

2. If two or more bids are tied, the bid will be awarded to the respondent earning the most points from the following, each being assigned one point for a total of up to three points:

a) One point to a respondent that certifies compliance with s. 288.703(1), F.S., as a certified minority business enterprise;

b) One point to a respondent that certifies compliance with s. 295.187(3)(a), F.S., as a certified veteran’s business enterprise; and

c) One point to a respondent that certifies compliance with s. 287.087, F.S., having implemented a Drug-Free Workplace program.

3. If there is still a tie, the tie will be broken by lot (for example, coin toss).

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PART 5. FORMS

5.1 BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

I certify that this bid is made without subsequent understanding, agreement or connection with any corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid for the “Well Construction and Aquifer Testing in Bay County, Florida.” ITB and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid and certify that I am authorized to sign this bid for the Bidder and that the Bidder is in compliance with all requirements of the Invitation to Bid.

I, the undersigned, having read Parts I through VI of this Invitation to Bid 26B-003 and the attached draft agreement for the project, and having a comprehensive understanding of all provisions, rules, requirements, restrictions, etc. contained herein, agree to same and respectfully submit the bid contained herein.

It is the duty of every state officer, employee, agency, special district, board, commission, contractor, and subcontractor to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review or hearing pursuant to Section 1.19 above.

Authorized Bidder Signature Bidder Title

Bidder Name (Print or Type) Company Name

Date Address

Area Code Telephone Number City State Zip

E-mail Address Federal Employers Identification (FEID#) (Use SS # if no FEID #)

(The area below this line is to be completed by NWFWMD Agency Clerk only.)

Unsigned bids may be rejected by the Agency Clerk of the Northwest Florida Water Management District.

Agency Clerk Northwest Florida Water Management District

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5.2 BID SHEET FORM

Well Construction and Aquifer Testing in Bay County, Florida [ITB 26B-003]

All prices shall be provided below. This form will be utilized for the award of the bid. The District reserves the right to increase or decrease items or quantities in accordance with District needs and budgetary constraints. ALL UNIT PRICES WILL REMAIN FIXED DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD.

Bid Item# Description Unit Unit

Price Quantity Bid Item Cost

A Mobilization and Site Preparation Lump Sum

Item A Total

B FLORIDAN AQUIFER MONITORING WELL (FAS-M1)

Bid Item# Description Unit Unit

Price Quantity Bid Item Cost

B-1a

Or

B-1b

Drill a 30-inch borehole and install, centralize, and cement a 24-inch dia, black steel, pit casing to approx 25 ft bls. Allow min 12-hr grout set time.

Linear Feet 25

Drive a 24-inch dia, black steel, pit casing to approx 25 ft bls and clean out casing to base.

Linear Feet 25

B-2 Rotary drill a nominal 6-inch dia pilot hole from bottom of pit casing to approx 120 ft bls.

Linear Feet 95

B-3 Run caliper, natural gamma, SP, SPR, and long/short electric logs (standard suite).

Lump Sum 1

B-4

Ream pilot hole to nominal 23 inches by rotary drilling and install, centralize, and cement a 16-inch dia, black steel, surface casing to approx 120 ft bls. Allow min 12-hr grout set time.

Linear Feet 120

B-5 Rotary drill a nominal 6-inch dia pilot hole from bottom of surface casing to approx 340 ft bls.

Linear Feet 220

B-6 Run caliper, natural gamma, SP, SPR, and long/short electric logs (standard suite).

Lump Sum 1

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5.2 BID SHEET FORM (cont.)

B FLORIDAN AQUIFER MONITORING WELL (FAS-M1) – cont.

Bid Item# Description Unit Unit

Price Quantity Bid Item Cost

B-7

Ream pilot hole to nominal 15 inches by rotary drilling and install, centralize, and cement a 6-inch dia, black steel, primary casing to approx 340 ft bls. Allow min 12-hr grout set time.

Linear Feet 340

B-8

Rotary drill a nominal 6-inch dia borehole from bottom of primary well casing to approx 900 ft bls with reverse-air sampling at 20-ft intervals.

Linear Feet 560

B-9

Run caliper, natural gamma, SP, SPR, long/short electric, fluid resistivity, dual induction, and static/dynamic flow logs (expanded suite).

Lump Sum 1

B-10 Install an inflatable packer and purge the isolated zone for water quality sampling.

Lump Sum 1

B-11

Back-plug borehole to an estimated monitoring depth of 580 ft bls with neat cement. Allow min 12-hr grout set time.

Linear Feet 320

B-12 Tag well bottom, clean out the borehole and develop the well by reverse-air circulation.

Unit Hour 12

B-13 If directed, develop well by direct-air lift circulation.

Unit Hour 12

B-14 If directed, develop well by high-capacity pumping.

Unit Hour 4

B-15 Wellhead Completion Lump

Item B Total

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C INTERMEDIATE AQUIFER MONITORING WELL (IAS-M1)

Bid Item# Description Unit Unit

Price Quantity Bid Item Cost

C-1a

Or

C-1b

Drill a nominal 26-inch borehole and install, centralize, and cement a 20-inch dia, black steel, pit casing to approx 25 ft bls. Allow min 12-hr grout set time.

Linear Feet 25

Drive a 20-inch dia, black steel, pit casing to approx 25 ft bls and clean out casing to base.

Linear Feet 25

C-2

Rotary drill nominal 19-inch borehole and install, centralize, and cement a 12-inch dia, black steel, surface casing to approx 120 ft bls.

Allow min 12-hr grout set time.

Linear Feet 120

C-3 Rotary drill a nominal 12-inch dia borehole from bottom of surface casing to approx 180 ft bls.

Linear Feet 60

C-4

Install, centralize, sand pack, seal and cement approx 170 ft of 4-inch dia PVC casing and 10 feet of 4-inch dia PVC screen, per technical specs.

Linear Feet 180

C-5 Develop well by surge-block/pumping method, per technical specs.

Unit Hour 4

C-6 If directed, develop well by high-capacity pumping.

Unit Hour 2

C-7 Wellhead Completion Lump

Item C Total

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D SURFICIAL AQUIFER MONITORING WELL (SAS-M1)

Bid Item# Description Unit Unit

Price Quantity Bid Item Cost

D-1 Rotary drill a nominal 12-inch dia borehole from land surface to approx 50 ft bls.

Linear Feet 50

D-2

Install, centralize, sand pack, seal and cement approx 40 ft of 4-inch dia PVC casing and 10 feet of 4-inch dia PVC screen, per technical specs.

Linear Feet 50

D-3 Develop well by surge-block/pumping method, per technical specs.

Unit Hour 4

D-4 If directed, develop well by high-capacity pumping.

Unit Hour 2

D-5 Wellhead Completion Lump

Item D Total

E SPECIFIC CAPACITY TEST, SITE CLEANUP, RESTORATION, AND

DEMOBILIZATION

Bid Item# Description Unit Unit

Price Quantity Bid Item Cost

E-1 Perform 48-hr (minimum) Specific Capacity Test on Floridan aquifer well.

Lump Sum 1

E-2 Site Cleanup, Restoration and Demobilization

Lump Sum

Item E Total

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F EXTRA WORK ITEMS (AS NEEDED AND AUTHORIZED BY THE DISTRICT)

Bid Item# Description Unit Unit

Price Quantity Bid Item Cost

F-1 Portland Cement, including cost of placement in borehole.

94-lb Bag 1

F-2 #57 Limestone Gravel, including cost of placement in borehole. 1 cu ft 1

F-3 Bentonite (Quick Gel), including cost of placement in borehole.

50-lb Bag 1

F-4 Sand/Gravel Filter Pack, including cost of placement in borehole.

50-lb Bag 1

F-5 Extra Work – Drilling Crew with Drilling Equipment

Unit Hour 10

F-6 Extra Work – Crew with Pump Truck/Hoist

Unit Hour 10

F-7 Extra Work – Drilling or Other Crew (Not Requiring Drill Rig or Pump Truck)

Unit Hour 10

F-8 Standby Time – Rig and Drilling Crew On Site

Unit Hour 10

F-9 Standby Time – Rig on Site and Crew Off Site

Unit Hour 10

F-10 Extend Specific Capacity Test Per 6- Hrs 1

F-11 Drumming and disposal of contaminated cuttings and drilling fluids

Per drum 1

Item F Total

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TOTAL BASE BID

Item Description Total

A Mobilization and Site Preparation

B Floridan Aquifer Monitoring Well (FAS-M1)

C Intermediate Aquifer Monitoring Well (IAS-M1)

D Surficial Aquifer Monitoring Well (SAS-M1)

E Specific Capacity Test, Site Cleanup, Restoration and Demobilization

F Extra Work Items (As Needed)

BID TOTAL

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5.3 BIDDER INFORMATION FORM

1. Bidder Information

Bidder Firm Name:

Contact Person Name & Title:

Mailing Address:

City, State & Zip:

Contact Phone Number: Fax Number:

E-mail Address:

Florida Water Well Contractor License #:

Federal Employer ID

2. Subcontractor Information (if necessary, please attach information for additional subcontractors)

Subcontractor 1 Firm Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State & Zip:

Type of Work (well drilling, geophysical logging, etc.):

Federal Employer ID #:

Florida Water Well Contractor License # (if drilling):

Subcontractor 2 Firm Name:

Mailing Address:

City, State & Zip:

Type of Work (well drilling, geophysical logging, etc.):

Federal Employer ID #:

Florida Water Well Contractor License # (if drilling):

3. Well Construction Experience (all fields in table below must be completed)

Bidders (or subcontractors hired to drill) must be a licensed Water Well Contractors in Florida, have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience and have constructed a minimum of two (2) screened monitoring wells (completed in unconsolidated/semi-consolidated sediments and each having a total well depth that equals or exceeds 200 feet) and three (3) open-hole wells (completed in consolidated rock formations and each having total well depth that equals or exceeds 500 feet) within the last five (5) years. The wells must have been constructed all or in part by the methods proposed in the Technical Specifications with a minimum final (primary) casing diameter of at least four (4) inches. At least two (2) of the open-hole wells must have final well casing depths that equal or exceed 300 feet and all wells must have casing fully grouted using neat cement.

# *Permit # Dia (in)

TD

(ft-bls)

CD

(ft-bls)

Drilling Method

Client Company/ Org Name

Client Contact Name

Client Phone #

*Table field descriptions provided at the top of the next page.

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5.3 BIDDER INFORMATION FORM (cont.)

Permit# = enter well construction permit number; Dia(in) = enter well diameter in inches TD (ft-bls) = enter total depth of well in feet below land surface; CD (ft-bls) = well casing depth, feet below land surface Method = enter construction method code: HA (hollow-stem auger), HR (hydraulic rotary), AR (air rotary), RA (reverse-air rotary), DR (dual-rotary)

4. Additional Water Well Licensing (if licensed by another state or governmental agency)

# State License # Regulating Agency Name Agency Contact Name Phone #

5. Additional Qualification Criteria (please attach any supporting documentation requested below) In addition to the experience requested above, the bidder must also meet and attest to the following:

• The bidder must have enough experienced and qualified personnel and equipment necessary to complete all work proposed in the Technical Specifications for ITB 26B-003.

• The bidder must not have either 12 or more points issued against his/her Florida water well contractor license within the last three (3) years, or any order(s) against his/her water well license issued under the authority of Part III, Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, with which the licensed well contractor has not complied.

• The bidder must not have known or potential conflicts of interest in performing tasks as requested in the Technical Specifications for ITB 26B-003.

• The bidder must not have pertinent litigation filed against the Contractor in the states of Florida, Alabama, or Georgia related to water well construction activities during the last three (3) years.

6. Bidder’s Business Certification Is this firm a certified minority business enterprise as defined in section 288.703(1), F.S.? If yes, please provide documentation. Circle One: Yes No Is this firm a certified veteran’s business enterprise as defined in section 295.187(3)(a), F.S.? If yes, please provide documentation. Circle One: Yes No Has this firm implemented a Drug-Free Workplace program in compliance with section 287.087, F.S.? If yes, please provide documentation.

Circle One: Yes No

7. Bidder’s Statement of Qualification “I understand that the above qualification and experience criteria are required to submit a bid in response to ITB 26B-003.

By signing this application, I acknowledge that all qualifications and experience criteria are met.”

Person Completing Form (print name) Signature Date

Unsigned bids shall be rejected by the Agency Clerk of the Northwest Florida Water Management District.

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PART 6. DRAFT AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT

Please see the Draft Agreement for the project in Attachment B. This agreement is subject to change subsequent to legal counsel review.

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ATTACHMENT A

SCOPE OF WORK and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

WELL CONSTRUCTION AND AQUIFER TESTING IN BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA

Each Bidder is responsible for reading and understanding the contents of the Technical Specifications prior to completing the Bid Submittal.

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Technical Specifications for Well Construction and Aquifer Testing in Bay County, Florida

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1000 SUMMARY OF WORK

1000.A General Project Description 1000.B Well Siting and Access 1000.C Coordination with Other Contractors 1000.D Subcontractors 1000.E Utility Location 1000.F Temporary Facilities

SECTION 1001 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

1001.A General

SECTION 1002 PERMITS AND FEES

1002.A General 1002.B Permits by Contractor

SECTION 1003 WORK SCHEDULES

1003.A Construction Schedule 1003.B Working Hours 1003.C Standby Time 1003.D Extra Work 1003.E Contract Times

SECTION 1004 REPORTS

1004.A Digital Photographic Site Record 1004.B Contractor’s Daily Log 1004.C As-Built Well Schematic

SECTION 1005 MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP

1005.A General 1005.B Certification of Chemicals 1005.C Remedial Work 1005.D Abandonment of Well(s) by Contractor 1005.E Guarantee

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)

SECTION 1006 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS

1006.A General 1006.B Public Nuisance

SECTION 1007 WELL SPECIFICATIONS

1007 - Part 1 Well Construction Sequence 1007 – 1.A Mobilization and Site Preparation 1007 – 1.B Floridan Aquifer Monitoring Well (FAS-M1) 1007 – 1.C Intermediate Aquifer Monitoring Wells (IAS-M1) 1007 – 1.D Surficial Aquifer Monitoring Well (SAS-M1) 1007 – 1.E Specific Capacity Test, Site Cleanup, Restoration and

Demobilization 1007 – 1.F Extra Work Items (as needed) 1007 - Part 2 Conditions and Hazards 1007 - 2.A General 1007 - 2.B Anticipated Geology and Potential Hazards 1007 - 2.C Hydrologic Considerations 1007 - Part 3 Mobilization, Site Preparation and Demobilization 1007 - 3.A Mobilization 1007 - 3.B Site Preparation 1007 - 3.C Demobilization and Site Restoration 1007 - Part 4 Drilling Requirements 1007 - 4.A Equipment Requirements 1007 - 4.B Water Supply 1007 - 4.C Drilling Methods 1007 - 4.D Drilling Fluids 1007 - 4.E Lost Circulation 1007 - 4.F Cuttings, Drilling Fluid, and Formation Water Disposal 1007 - 4.G Cementing Procedures 1007 - 4.H Well Development 1007 - 4.I Wellhead Security 1007 - 4.J Well Flow Suppression

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)

1007 - Part 5 Data Acquisition 1007 - 5.A Formation Samples 1007 - 5.B Geophysical Logging 1007 - 5.C Discrete Borehole Water Quality Sampling 1007 - 5.D Water Level Monitoring 1007 - 5.E Specific Capacity Test 1007 - Part 6 Material Specifications 1007 - 6.A General 1007 - 6.B Secondary Casing 1007 - 6.C Primary Well Casing and Screen 1007 - 6.D Borehole Filter and Sealing Material 1007 - 6.E Centralizers 1007 - 6.F Cement 1007 - Part 7 Well Completion 1007 - 7.A Well Completion

FIGURE 1 Site Location Map FIGURE 2 Site Layout and Proposed Well Locations

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SECTION 1000

SUMMARY OF WORK

A. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Northwest Florida Water Management District (DISTRICT) is seeking bids from qualified water well drilling CONTRACTOR(s) for the construction and testing of one (1) Floridan aquifer monitoring well, one (1) intermediate aquifer monitoring well, and one

(1) surficial aquifer monitoring well. The wells will be constructed at a site in southern Bay County, within the St. Andrews State Park (Figure 1). An exploration boring will be drilled and aquifer water quality tested to a depth of approximately 900 feet below land surface (bls). Geophysical logging will be performed at designated stages of the project. A specific capacity test lasting up to a minimum of 48 hours will be performed on the Floridan aquifer monitoring well. Work must be scheduled to accomplish both drilling and testing activities in a single mobilization. It is anticipated that the proposed work will take approximately three (3) months to complete.

Anticipated casing and well depths are provided in these Technical Specifications. Actual casing and open-hole or screen-interval depths will vary subject to the specific subsurface conditions encountered. The DISTRICT plans to work with a separately contracted GEOLOGIST to assist with providing well construction oversight. The GEOLOGIST, in consultation with the DISTRICT, will provide the CONTRACTOR with depths for setting casing and open-hole/screened interval completion after evaluating hydrogeologic data collected during drilling and prior to those construction stages.

Work may be authorized based on these Technical Specifications and pricing in the Bid Sheet Form (Part 5.2, ITB Package). It should be noted that based on information obtained during construction and testing of the above-described wells and pending budgetary constraints, the DISTRICT may opt not to perform any portion of the described work.

A virtual pre-bid conference will be held to address questions from potential bidders and discuss details of the Project. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site to evaluate site conditions prior to submitting a bid. A site map is provided in this Bid Package.

B. WELL SITING AND ACCESS

The DISTRICT will obtain all approvals from the property owner to access and conduct work on the site. This includes any written agreements, formal or otherwise, necessary to install the wells and perform subsequent testing activities. The DISTRICT shall designate work areas (e.g., temporary construction easement or purge water discharge area) and unless directed by the DISTRICT, the CONTRACTOR shall restrict all proposed activities to the designated areas. The specific location of the wells on the site will be determined by the DISTRICT at the time of construction. A site location map and figure of proposed monitoring well locations are provided as Figures 1 through 3.

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