Water Watch Program - Project Information Sheet Summary

This Project Information Sheet pertains to a water conservation enforcement contract solicitation issued by Orange County, Florida, through its Utilities Procurement Division for the Water Watch Program (Contract Y25-1038). The program seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive water restriction monitoring and enforcement services in unincorporated Orange County, including residential and commercial property patrols seven days per week during non-watering hours (4 PM to 10 AM). The selected contractor must establish a staffing structure comprising a Program Manager, Field Supervisor, Field Patrollers, Irrigation Technicians, and Administrative Support personnel, with a minimum requirement of 5,200 annual patroller hours. Key deliverables include documenting watering violations, capturing photographic evidence, issuing warnings and potential $25 fines, resetting irrigation controllers, and submitting monthly reports detailing program metrics. Electronic bid submissions are required through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by September 16, 2025, at 4:00 pm EST, with a deadline for submitting questions by August 28, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST. The contract term is three years commencing November 20, 2025, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods, creating a potential five-year contract duration.

The estimated contract budget is $527,523, with the fee schedule allocating 600 hours for Program Management, 10,400 hours for Field Supervision, 36,400 hours for Field Patrollers/Irrigation Technicians, 10,400 hours for Administrative Support, and 504,920 miles for program delivery over the five-year period. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) open to qualified vendors meeting all requirements; there are no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the solicitation. All personnel must undergo background checks, drug screenings, and obtain certifications such as FNGLA Certified Landscape Irrigation Service Technician. Bidders must maintain membership in good standing with professional organizations including the Florida Irrigation Society or Florida Nursery Growers Landscape Association and provide proof of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with Orange County retaining the right to terminate for non-performance.