Associations of State Dam Safety Officials, Inc. (ASDSO)

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks to contract with the Associations of State Dam Safety Officials, Inc. (ASDSO) for the procurement of professional dam safety training. The training program includes three courses: Course I - The Need-to-Know Basics of Owning a Dam, Course II - Dam Engineering 101, and Course III - Operation and Maintenance. The anticipated contract term is 60 months from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2028, with an estimated annual cost of $50,000, for a total of $250,000. The training events will be paid through the National Dam Safety Program grant received annually by the Florida DEP. Prospective vendors have until May 16, 2023 to provide information regarding their ability to provide these services. The justification for the single-source acquisition is that ASDSO, a non-profit entity, is the sole professional training event provider with the capability to deliver the specialized dam safety educational program, as ASDSO has experienced dam safety Professional Engineers who serve as practiced instructors for the curriculum.

This opportunity is limited to ASDSO, a non-profit organization, as the Florida DEP has determined that they are the only vendor capable of providing the required specialized dam safety training. No other vendors are listed as incumbents or current contractors. The statutory authority for this procurement is provided under Chapters 373 and 403 of the Florida Statutes, and the total estimated value of the contract is $250,000 over the 60-month period.