RFP 26-002 Hydrodynamic Modeling of St. Joseph Bay, Gulf County, Florida

The Northwest Florida Water Management District has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-002 for comprehensive hydrodynamic modeling services focused on St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County, Florida. The procurement seeks technical consulting services to develop a sophisticated hydrodynamic model that will analyze water movement, circulation patterns, and environmental dynamics within the bay ecosystem. Thirteen professional engineering and environmental consulting firms have been identified as responsive bidders, including AECOM Technical Services, Tetra Tech, Dewberry Engineers, and Geosyntec Consultants. The solicitation opened on January 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with proposals due by January 13, 2026. The key deliverables are expected to include detailed computational modeling, data analysis, graphical representations of hydrodynamic conditions, and comprehensive technical reports documenting modeling methodologies and findings. Potential respondents must demonstrate significant technical expertise in marine environmental modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and coastal ecosystem analysis.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, the broad range of responding firms suggests an open competitive procurement process. The respondent pool represents a diverse mix of national and regional environmental engineering firms, indicating no apparent restrictive participation criteria. No incumbent vendor information or precise budget range was disclosed in the available documentation. The complexity of the hydrodynamic modeling project suggests a potentially substantial contract value, likely requiring significant technical resources and sophisticated computational capabilities. The procurement appears designed to solicit advanced scientific and engineering services for understanding the complex water dynamics of St. Joseph Bay, with potential implications for environmental management, coastal resilience, and ecosystem conservation strategies.