Landfill groundwater, piezometer wells, gas probes

Sarasota County is conducting an Invitation for Quotes (IFQ) #242600CG for comprehensive landfill groundwater monitoring services, specifically seeking a contractor to perform drilling, repair, maintenance, and abandonment of groundwater monitoring wells, piezometer wells, gas migration probes, and staff gauges at multiple solid waste facilities including the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, Bee Ridge Landfill, and Venice Landfill. The procurement requires contractors to possess a Florida Water Well Contractor's License and demonstrate proven experience with groundwater well installation within the past five years. Wells and probes will be installed at depths ranging from 5-50 feet, utilizing specific materials like 2-inch PVC and clean quartz sand, with additional requirements for well development, protective boxes, concrete pads, and detailed reporting. The contract will have an initial term of three years, with contractors responsible for utility location, permitting, and coordination with environmental regulatory agencies such as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The quote submission threshold is $150,000, and contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including drilling logs, well completion reports, and field notes.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is conducted through OpenGov Procurement and requires extensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (minimum $1M per occurrence), Business Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability insurance. Pricing will be structured with linear-foot rates for well and probe installation, hourly rates for well development and repairs, and additional line items for well parts, abandonment, and miscellaneous services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the work and multi-site requirements suggest a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation includes detailed exhibits with precise geographic coordinates, elevation measurements, and locations of monitoring wells across the county's waste management sites, indicating a complex and technical procurement process that will require specialized environmental monitoring and well management expertise.