Continuing Professional Hydrogeological Services

The City of Oviedo in Seminole County, Florida, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #25-24 seeking professional hydrogeological services pursuant to Florida Statutes 287.055. The procurement aims to select a minimum of three individuals or firms for a one-year contract with potential two one-year renewals. The comprehensive scope of services includes environmental resource permitting, hydrogeological assessments, groundwater studies, slope stability assessments, well field monitoring, water well rehabilitation, waste facility closure and monitoring, feasibility studies, petroleum site assessment, geological characterization, wetlands delineation, air quality testing, risk assessments, and related professional services. Proposals were due on March 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with an anticipated award in May/June 2025. The evaluation process utilizes a 100-point scoring system that assesses introduction and forms, eligibility, experience and qualifications, project management, references, and location proximity to Oviedo. Six firms submitted proposals: Apex Companies, LLC; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Barnes, Ferland & Associates, Inc.; Bio-Tech Consulting; Integrity Environmental Solutions, LLC; and Connect Consulting, Inc.

The RFQ does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires all consultants to be registered with the E-Verify system and comply with non-discrimination policies. Compensation will be determined through individual work orders, which may be issued on a fixed-fee or time-basis method with not-to-exceed amounts. Consultants must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. The proposal evaluation committee ranked the submitted firms, with Ardaman and Associates, Inc. receiving the highest score of 372, followed by Connect Consulting, Inc. at 347, and Barnes, Ferland & Associates, Inc. at 342. The contract will be executed using the City's Standard Continuing Consultant Agreement, with services provided on an as-needed basis through work orders and purchase orders. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a flexible, ongoing engagement for professional hydrogeological and environmental consulting services.