Groundwater and Watershed Services

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is seeking qualified firms to provide continuing services in three distinct areas: groundwater flow and transport modeling, hydrogeological data collection and evaluation, and watershed planning, assessment, and program administration. The Request for Proposals (RFP) 25-001 aims to establish contracts for these professional services to support agency programs and projects over a five-year period, with an optional five-year renewal. Proposals will be evaluated and ranked based on expertise, experience, project management approach, and schedule of costs, with the district reserving the right to contract with multiple firms across the three service categories. The submission deadline is November 21, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. ET, with the Governing Board expected to review the Selection Committee's recommendations on January 9, 2025. Respondents can apply for one, two, or all three service categories and must provide three client references that will be contacted to assess past performance, schedule adherence, and budget management.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, indicating an open competition for qualified firms. No incumbent vendors are explicitly named, though the document notes that previous contracts for hydrogeologic and groundwater modeling services expired on September 30, 2024. The contract will be compensation on a cost-reimbursement basis using negotiated hourly rates or fixed fee arrangements, with task orders determining specific work assignments. While no specific budget range is provided, the district emphasizes that the contract does not guarantee any minimum amount of work and that compensation will be limited to authorized task orders. The district also reserves the right to negotiate lower rates after contract award and may utilize the contract for other governmental entities within Florida. Subcontractors must receive district approval, and no mark-up is allowed on subcontractor fees or direct expenses.