Groundwater and Watershed Services

The state and local contract opportunity, identified as RFP 25-001, is a procurement for Groundwater and Watershed Services issued by the Northwest Florida Water Management District, involving jurisdictions in Gilchrist County and Hollywood City, Florida. The Request for Proposals was opened on November 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, with proposals received from 17 companies, of which 14 were deemed responsive and 3 were non-responsive. The procurement seeks comprehensive consulting services related to groundwater management and watershed analysis, likely requiring technical expertise in environmental engineering, hydrology, and water resource management. Key deliverables are expected to include detailed technical reports, watershed assessments, groundwater modeling, and strategic recommendations for water resource conservation and management. The proposal submission deadline was December 6, 2024, with responsive bidders including prominent environmental consulting firms such as Drummond Carpenter PLLC, Geosyntec Consultants Inc., Hazen and Sawyer, Stantec Consulting Services Inc., and Tetra Tech. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on technical competence, relevant experience, and the comprehensiveness of proposed methodologies for groundwater and watershed services.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement attracted a diverse range of consulting firms suggesting an open competitive process. The responsive bidders represent a mix of national and regional environmental consulting organizations, indicating no strict limitations on firm size or geographical origin. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range, though the involvement of multiple high-profile consulting firms suggests a significant project scope. No incumbent vendors are directly identified, and there are no explicit mentions of required technology integrations or specific enterprise preferences. The non-responsive bidders (Ecohydroecom Inc., Royal Consulting Services, and Verdantas LLC) were likely disqualified due to technical or procedural deficiencies in their submissions. The comprehensive list of responsive bidders suggests a competitive and thorough evaluation process aimed at selecting the most qualified firm for groundwater and watershed service implementation in the specified Florida jurisdictions.