Master Services Agreement for Professional Lake Management Services

Seminole County Environmental Services, Watershed Division is seeking professional lake management services through a Master Services Agreement. The procurement targets consultants capable of performing comprehensive environmental and water resource management tasks, including developing hydrologic and nutrient budgets, conducting limnological investigations, evaluating water quality best management practices, analyzing pollutant loading, and performing groundwater and surface water sampling. Key deliverables include water quality models, watershed management plans, and technical reports supporting lake restoration and environmental monitoring efforts. Proposals will be evaluated across five criteria: Qualifications of Proposed Team (35 points), Project Understanding/Approach (20 points), Similar Work Experience (30 points), Innovative/Cost Savings Ideas (10 points), and Location of the Firm (5 points). The solicitation was released on December 6, 2024, with questions due by December 20, 2024, and proposals required to be submitted electronically through the county's e-Procurement Portal by January 8, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Regional firms located within Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia Counties will receive additional evaluation points.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified consulting firms with expertise in environmental and water resource management. The draft Master Services Agreement establishes a three-year contract with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, with work to be authorized through specific Work Orders issued by the county. Consultants must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Business Automobile Liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. The agreement requires use of the E-Verify system for employment verification and compliance with public records laws. Although no specific contract value is listed, the procurement allows for compensation through fixed fee or time basis methods with reimbursable expenses. The county reserves the right to evaluate current financial statements, compliance with schedules, past performance, and contractor integrity before making an award, with the selection based on presenting the best overall value to Seminole County.