Field Support Services for Agriculture Water Use Monitoring

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Suwannee River Water Management District for Field Support Services for Agricultural Water Use Monitoring. The District requires a qualified contractor to provide technical support in fulfilling its agricultural water use data collection responsibilities, which include conducting flow measurements on irrigation systems, data entry, and reporting of results. The initial contract term is from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024, with the possibility of two subsequent one-year renewals based on mutual agreement. Interested firms must submit proposals by July 28, 2022, at 10:00 AM, and the District will evaluate the proposals and select a minimum of two qualified firms to negotiate a contract. The contractor will be paid on a per-measurement rate basis and must demonstrate the ability to meet data quality and timeliness requirements, as failure to do so may result in contract termination.

The District encourages participation by minority and veteran-owned business enterprises. The selected contractor must provide all necessary equipment, vehicles, and staff to safely access and measure agricultural irrigation systems across 15 counties. The original solicitation document would likely contain more information about the specific products or services requested, project overview, response requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract details such as term and renewal options, pricing, set asides, incumbent information, funding sources, and other salient commercial terms.